PSE 10 Actions

When I decided to roll with Photoshop Elements, I was certain I would loose the availability for actions.  I was wrong!  ​Even MORE of a reason for the novice photoshop-er to roll with Elements.  

They aren't 'actions', they are 'effects' - with about a thousand different tutorials online (this one is my favorite) to help you install them (I might be hyperbolizing...slightly...).  Not only that, but there are some sweet free ones up for grabs all over the net.  The example below are from Coffee Shop Photography.  This is a great site with tutorials, actions/effects, and simply - fun ideas for all levels of photographers.  There are also actions/effects packages that you can pay for - and should​ to support the photographer enthusiasts willing to share precious effects that sometimes take hours to create.

Have fun! and get creative!​

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when to draw the line

Moving into another week and a another season.  Feeling a bit overwhelmed with work since we have been back from Tybee.  We've been trying to narrow down my position here at the station and simplify a few things so the job isn't so chaotic.  Let's see how it goes.  For the time being - I have to duck out of a few projects and let some things go to get a bit more time to breath.  I guess that is what vacations are good for - reminding you to take those moments since they are so precious and fleeting.  ​

This weekend was filled with some good, casual family fun.  We spent some really amazing, quality time with Rick's folks on Saturday and busted a move at Linwood Playground (aka Lunken) on Sunday.  Here's to a week filled with answers (I hope!).​

when do you say , enough is enough! ?  where do you draw the line?​

99% Invisible

I am so inspired!​

​This has become one of my all time favorite podcasts provided by PUBradio on the west coast.  99% Invisible is a tiny radio show about design by Roman Mars

I am in love!  This podcast is quick moving with a music and sound bed that helps push the show forward.  They range anywhere from about 15 minutes to 20.  They are quick, but so good.  Don't be surprised if you get sucked in from the beginning.  I am inspired.  LX has been a joy to co-produce and I am getting the itch to push it forward, get more inventive, let my creativity flow.  I love Cincinnati - I love my family here in Cincinnati and shows like this just inspire me to poster that energy, that emotion more creatively. ​

​I'm inspired.  How about you?

What inspires you to move forward creatively?​

​Like 99% Invisible?  Feel free to become an invisibler, invisiblist, or 99%-er, whatever term  you would like - by adding a number to their kickstarter:

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Cincinnati Parks

...and recreation.  The recreation part is very important.  Because these aren't  just wonderful green spaces for wee ones to run, but playgrounds, for everyone - from Sawyer Point's handicap accessible ramps to Washington Park's sprayground.  Cincinnati is doing a great job of giving parents a place to hang out with their kids that inspires imagination and perpetuates laughter.​

​ready, set... Go!

(special thanks to the Ridges - you are part of what makes music in Ohio so awesome!  The video is accompanied by the Ridges tune - Invented Love)​

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Mariemont in top 20

What top 20? The top 20 planned neighborhood success of ALL TIME. This hood is not 20th or even 19th, but 12th! Here in Ohio!

Mariemont is, obviously - our next Cincinnati neighbor to visit and so far has been eye opening. I never thought too much about Mariemont other than being this quant, not even a square mile community canopied by trees - but now my perception has completely changed. If you are familiar at all with the Gilmore Girls hit sitcom from the CW (if you aren't - get on top of it! Some of the best sitcom writing EVER!), the neighborhood is a real life Stars Hollow. Down to the town meetings!

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So far we have had the opportunity to speak with the Woman's Art and Cultural Center which is in quite possibly the coolest barn I have ever seen. This town is so rich with Cincinnati history and culture - just to give you a snid-bit, the barn alone was built by Mary Emery - who is the woman behind the planned community of Mariemont established in the 1920's, which was used as a model creamery at which both Linder brothers worked at. The barn then sat for a period of time and was bought by the Woman's Art Club and turned into an immaculate gallery space equipped with classrooms and A LOT of character.

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We snagged a sweet snack for me (because of my ridiculous obsession with ice cream...) from Graeters, another Cincinnati business - and then off to a high energy interview with the Mayor of Mariemont, the village mind you. This is even cooler. The village convenes in a town meeting to nominate the Mayor and other major offices after each completed term. The nominees then have a month to campaign before the election. The election is between specific times for one day and there you have it - a Mayor - complete with a town crier! Love it! And of course we snagged lunch at Dilly Cafe or to others the Dilly Deli - amazing, good food. This is definitely going to be a one of a kind show that I think you will all enjoy!