Monthly Archives: August 2013

Plum Island New York is for Sale?

Posted on August 31, 2013 by Ed Mitchell

Before reading this, I suggest reading the post I did on Plum Island back in September 29, 2011. For the record, I’m referring to the 3 mile long, 843 acre, island sitting just off Orient Point, NY, at the eastern … Continue reading →

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Photography: It’s a Brave New World

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Ed Mitchell

Back when I was in grad school, seeking an MFA, we jabbered nonstop about different films, different developers, different papers, toners, the secrets of the Zone System. Black & White photography was the gold standard. Darkrooms were sacred caves. Now everything is digital. … Continue reading →

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Storms: Wildness from Above

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Ed Mitchell

Storm chasers. Following tornados, in vans full of high tech gizmos? Crazy bizz. Still I feel their zeal. Wild weather is exciting. Suddenly the planet turns with all its might. Your vulnerability is as plain as day. Nature at full throttle. It … Continue reading →

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My Son the Bass Hound

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Ed Mitchell

I’m proud of my son, and love him dearly. The fact that he inherited the angling “bug” is just icing on the cake. We make a great fishing team. Recently, he sent me a picture of a largemouth bass he caught … Continue reading →

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Smith & Wesson 44 Magnum Revisited

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Ed Mitchell

Recently, people – from as far away as France, Finland, and Russia – have visited posts I did some time ago on Smith & Wesson revolvers. Given that interest, it’s time to say more on this subject. So let’s begin … Continue reading →

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