One of the finest pleasures in life is freshly baked bread. And nobody does it better around here than Clear Flour. Don’t be shy to try their sweets either. I’m partial to the morning buns, rustic tarts, and their simple but perfect chocolate chip cookie. If you leave now you’ll see me there.
Congratulations to Jessica and Jesse for winning the Best of 2009 contest! I love this moment of Jessica walking down the stairs of her parents’ house. As someone mentioned in the comments, this picture combines the “past and the looming (yet wonderful) future, all in one picture”. I also like the lines of the banister and picture frames leading into the windows, or Jessica’s illuminated new life with Jesse. Is that stretching it a little? Ok, a sweet moment, regardless : )
Jessica and Jesse live in New York City so they have assured me they’ll be taking their $200 American Express gift card and squandering it on a delicious dining experience. I’m sure they’ll be able to find something suitable in the city : ) And if you’re going to be up late tonight, check out Jesse and his band on the Jimmy Fallon show. As if winning CJP’s best of 2009 wasn’t enough for one day!
Lastly, thank you to all my wonderful clients I got to know last year. You are constant reminders of how lucky I am to do what I do. Taking pictures is fun, but making new friends is the best.
I worked with so many great couples in 2009, and I wanted to honor them with some of my favorite moments. On this blog I do my best to be a tight editor and scrutinize the work so only the most relevant, story-telling pictures remain. But picking a single picture from each wedding is just silly. I did it though. It hurt a little, but I did it.
To make things fun, the couple whose image receives the most votes from blog readers will win a $200 gift certificate to Salts in Cambridge, MA.
You can cast your vote at the bottom of this post (be sure to click the VOTE button at the BOTTOM of the poll). Put your friends and family to work!
Fine print: Out-of-state winners, and those who prefer, can opt for a $200 American Express gift card instead of the Salts gift certificate. The voting will end at 11:59 p.m. EST on Monday February 1, 2010.
President Clinton came to Worcester again on Friday. It’s amazing how someone can string together a coherent, witty, logical and noteless 30-minute oration without so much as a stutter. Truly impressive. And I’m going to pretend I’m not offended that no one asked me if I wanted my picture taken with him this time.
Don’t forget to vote tomorrow, Massachusetts. It’s important.
Jamie and Jeremy picked a great winter’s night to warm themselves with the presence of close friends and family. Fresh snow dusted the ground, and everyone gathered to celebrate Jamie and Jeremy’s new commitment to one another and welcome in the new year. The Westin Waltham was the backdrop, and DJ Jerry B set the tone for the evening. I have a feeling my 2010 is going to be that much better for being there. Thanks, Jamie and Jeremy!
Last week the Wall Street Journal assigned me to spend some time with Katie Smith Milway for a story about people who managed a healthy midlife crisis. Katie spoke to a middle school class about the product of her “positive midlife crisis”, an interesting children’s book about microlending: One Hen – How One Small Loan Made a Big Difference.
From here until next Monday my e-mail and phone correspondence might be a little delayed. I’ll likely be hugging my grandma, baking cookies, feasting with my in-laws, napping in the living room with my dad, watching my nephew open presents, eating mom’s egg casserole, or kissing my wife underneath the plastic mistletoe.
For now, I’ll leave you with a behind-the-scenes look at the Johnson-family 2009 holiday card (to see the real thing click here). Happy Holidays!
by Channing
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