Creepy Creatures Reunite on a Blue Full Moon

A blue Full Moon

A BLUE MOON is special because it happens very rarely.† I have come to use it to describe my encounters with some dear old friends particularly my adopted siblings, the Boys and Girls of P. Campa.

A FULL MOON, at least according to folklore, is special to the creatures of the netherworld.† It is usually associated with spooky encounters.

A BLUE FULL MOON (or a FULL BLUE MOON if you prefer) happens even much more rarely and as such you are to expect the creepiest creatures to† come out together.† This is what occurred on January 12. Continue reading

Portraits

masksMITZ PICARDAL, my long-time friend and now a renowned expert in the field of digital photography, quite candidly took portrait photos of his friends (myself included) on December 22, 2008.

To the people who know these faces it will be apparent that on each portrait Mitz captured not one but two photographs.

On the surface are the faces of the present.† Graying hairs. Receding hairlines.† Pride. Confidence.† Mirth.† Graceful aging.

Beneath the surface are the kids that they once were some sixteen years ago.† Wanton abandon.† Wide-eye wonder.† Carefree. †Big dreams.

Below are the faces of people who once shared their lives, went their separate ways to pursue their dreams, and remained friends all throughout. Continue reading