Some text for anonymous

Thanks, Tricia. That was a really fun soccer game. They actually brought us to the only stadium in Agadir and let us use the locker rooms and everything. We walked in wearing T-shirts and tennis shoes and saw our opponents wearing uniforms and cleats… we knew we were in trouble. I was glad they only beat us 3-0. Maybe they were going easy on us or something.

Cape Verde (pronounced Cap-u Verd) was pretty interesting, as well. The nation’s name means “Cape Green” in Portuguese. This is ironic, because this island nation is pretty brown, dry and dead. It was green once upon a time when it was discovered, but is so no longer. As a result, the nation can’t produce enough food to sustain its population without aid from the U.S. I had the chance to talk with an interesting gentleman who is working for US AID importing food and also promoting good farming practices like drip irrigation. Because of US AID’s work, Cape Verde has made significant progress toward re-Verde-ating the islands and creating a sustainable agricultural food-production system. It’s kind of neat to see these good things the U.S. is doing in other parts of the world. For all I hear about how we’re a bad global neighbor, it’s nice to see unheralded gallantry in such places as Cape Verde.

And no, anonymous, there’s not life after pictures, at least in the forseeable future. That’s what I love to do and who I am these days, and I’ll keep sharing it with those I love. For the rest of you, I’ve created a page at Shinnphoto.com with some recent work. It’s at www.shinnphoto.com/cg/cg.htm. (link no longer working) The images, when you click on them, are 1076×768 pixels, which means they’re perfect for a desktop background when your monitor is set to that resolution.

Enjoy,
Andrew

5 thoughts on “Some text for anonymous”

  1. Really cool new shots. I particularly like the one of the group of schoolchildren outside. I like the colors – the orange tone is really cool.

    JRS

  2. Hi Andrew,
    I enjoyed looking at your pictures today. I also enjoyed scrapbooking with your wife yesterday at your mom’s house. We had a very enjoyable day. She is going to be my new CM consultant, since Melissa has moved to Colorado. Keep the pictures and blogs coming. I am enjoying reading the exchanges between you and your brother Jonathan. We are looking forward to seeing you in the next few months.
    Love, Auntie Becky

  3. Thanks, Becky, I look forward to seeing you, too! I’m sure you had fun with Lisa; she’s very enjoyable to be around. And I’m glad she’ll be your new consultant. As with everything she does, she does that well, too.
    Take care,
    Andrew

  4. Dear Andrew, I went to shinnphoto.com and viewed the new pix. I love the one of the school children, so warm and refreshing. I wasn’t able to enlarge them so I can’t get a full grasp on what they say but I thoroughly enjoyed them. I love the picture of you. To me it says: “The Iceman Cometh in a Full Metal Jacket (and a camera!)!” I went back to work today after the July 4th weekend. We had a big “Shinndig” in our backyard for the 4th and it was so much more enjoyable with your wife present. It was great to have her here over the holiday. I love your work Andrew. Keep it coming! I love you. Praying for you tonight! Keep your heart safe, MommyGirl

  5. Andrew, We took some pictures of the homemade ice cream for you on the 4th of July. Ask your wife to send them to you. We took them with her nifty little camera! I’m sure the patriots made homemade ice cream right after reading the Declaration of Independence in Boston!!! Love, MommyGirl

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