A Special Blend

Musings of a young, artistic homeowner.

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Location: Baltimore, Maryland, United States

I thought about a PhD in Literature, French or Latin. Almost enrolled in Georgetown's MBA program. Toyed with the idea of studying graphic design. But instead I've been working on a home grown MBA and self-tutored digital illustration. I absolutely love my job in the coffee/service industry, and could hardly ask for a happier life, here fixing up my house, fiddling on my computer, smiling at my customers...Life is good. (Next stop: small business of my own?)

Saturday, April 30, 2005


I did a little doodling with my paint brush today. Posted by Hello


I just finished reading the Lovely Bones. I recommend it. I couldn't put it down. It does have a little slow spot in the second half, but overall it was a pleasure to read. Posted by Hello

At Ground Level (or From the Basement Window)

At ground level
Relish the view.
The concrete tiles spread horizontal
From the eye—a dusty red mosaic.
The giant prickly burrs,
Fallen from the trees under the weight of the spring rain,
Are boulders
Growing smaller in the distance near the curb.
Bright green inflorescence lay as soggy fallen trees.
A passerby stretches awkwardly upward
From the flat soles of his shoes
Inattentive to these beetle-sized delights.

Sunday, April 17, 2005

These are a few of my new favorite things: Spring is Here!


This is my front "yard," courtesy of our landlords. Posted by Hello


Yellow, my favorite! These are my landlords' blooms. Posted by Hello

My new handy-dandy tote


Fully collapsable... Posted by Hello


Convenient handle... Posted by Hello


In full form. It's heavy duty and it's under $20. Posted by Hello

Saturday, April 09, 2005

My Trip to Oregon

Here are the pictures I promised!

Isaiah Wray Budd at 1 week. Posted by Hello


Ellen Charis Budd at 1 year and about 10 months. Posted by Hello


Ellen and Grandma Bop steer the ship on the playground. Posted by Hello


Ellen and I discover some fascinating sticks. Posted by Hello


Ellen delights in her fancy sticker book. Posted by Hello


Dave the Diva Dad. Posted by Hello


Dave and Ellen do the Hokey Pokey (with Elmo who is just outside the picture). Posted by Hello


Ellen examines her new accessory. Posted by Hello


Ellen watches a movie in her own chair--around here, a movie is one of several half hour Seasame Street specials. Posted by Hello


Isaiah Wray Budd and Mom (my sister Sarah) Posted by Hello

Monday, April 04, 2005

In Oregon

Hello All,
I have so many new pictures to post of my niece and nephew (Ellen and Isaiah), but I am not in a place where I can upload my pictures. So soon, and very soon.
I'm having a great time here in Oregon. It's beautiful, with spring greening all the grasses and hills practically glowing in the rain. I can't seem to get my fill of Ellen. And while I'm not finding Isaiah's newborn face to be quite recognizable yet, I still do enjoy cooing and singing to him when I have the chance to hold him. Isaiah is an avid eater. He's a pretty active little man--already holding his head up and pushing up with his arms. He is quite a baby Budd stud. :)