The Big Project: Aurora Robson at Rice University Gallery

Works by Aurora Robson - Plan for an Installation, originally uploaded by hragvartanian.

Soon, there will be a post about the art installation duties that consumed me before, during and after the hurricane. Until then, the above model of Aurora Robson's installation at Rice University Gallery will have to do until I can post photos of the real thing.

For those of you in Houston (or not) this installation is a real treat, and one worth taking some time to see.

Wednesday Night Photo Post: Other Houston Photographers - 1960's Houston Astrodome Lounge

1960's Houston Astrodome Lounge, originally uploaded by Photoscream.

If this spaceage lounge isn't showing up on this page it's well worth the visit to Flickr to see the retro-goodness in all its glory.  I especially want the chairs.

Houston Hurricane Pictures: Phlezk's Photostream and Others

Photographer phlezk had graciously given me permission to post photos from his Hurricane Ike - Houston set. Unfortunately, Flickr won't let me link to his pictures, so surf on over to see some of the better storm pictures locals have taken.

Here are some others, including the Chase building which took a big hit from the storm.

JPMorgan Chase Tower after Ike, originally uploaded by paraguanajuatit.

JPMorgan Chase Tower, originally uploaded by eloy face.

Wednesday Night Photo Post: Other Houston Photographers - House on the Corner

this is where it all started. we had to be very quiet. she told us, "don't let him hear you, or see you.", originally uploaded by dirtyfeet.

This place is close to mine.  I covet it everytime I see it.  dirtyfeet's pictures of the place make me want it even more.

Houston Hurricane Pictures: From Me and Other Local Flickr Photogs

8:23 pm, originally uploaded by ginanguyen.

One Way, Many Ways on Greenbriar - Houston, TX, originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.

Ike-Houston-fence, originally uploaded by backforgood13.

Main St After Hurricane Ike Houston Medical Center, originally uploaded by Bzukajo.

Ike-Houston-BuffaloBayou, originally uploaded by backforgood13.

Fallen tree, originally uploaded by ~Chanti~.

288 is a river, originally uploaded by HollystarPR.

Hunkering and Blogging from Houston

"Hunkering Down" is the phrase of the night. It's the term being used by all the TV folk describing all of us taking shelter while the storm takes aim. We have managed to find ourselves with a great bunch of people in a mighty robust building. Food, drink and power have been in abundance. Which means much launching snarky commentary at the local and national weather people. Geraldo Rivera is getting most of our scorn.

Which he has always deserved.

For My Weekend, A Hurricane

Weather Report 9-12-08, originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.

As I wrap up a long few weeks of work, my gift from the world is a huge storm bearing down on my fair city. Thanks.

Today I was deinstalling and recrating the photo exhibition that I (as well as a couple other people) spent installing the previous three days, and I know another Houston institution packing up their current show in preparation for the storm.

Hurricane Ike. You're a big pain in the ass and you'd better be impressive for all the trouble you're causing.

Hmmm... maybe not the best thing to wish for.

Distraction Enabling Devices: The Internet

Internet addiction sounds funny, but I feel I'm suffering a slight case of it.  Compulsive surfing at the expense of other activities like reading and writing.  An inability to stay focused on any sort of non-computer reading.  A strange avoidance of typing away at the fictional ideas that are always close at mind, instead returning to the ease of continual google searches about nothing of importance. Anxiousness at even writing about these feelings at all.

When I exert a little self-control, I fire up Freedom and give myself some net-free time.  Maybe a little TV watching will distract me from this uneasyness.  Oh, yes, that's the stuff.

Wednesday Night Photo Post: Other Houston Photographers - Houston Astrodome Auto Racing

1960's Houston Astrodome Auto Racing, originally uploaded by Photoscream.

No Blogging, Working Too Hard. And Hard Drive Question

So, a recap of art installation activities...

Over 18 days, 17 days of working with 1 day off.  That was 10 days ago.  Now I have 3 days to go.

So, working a little too hard.  But it will worth experience and the Rice University Gallery pictures will be the proof.  Plus there will be a little adventure the evening of the opening.  Blogworthy events I'm hoping.

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Lastly, looking to buy a 500 gig external backup hard drive.  Any readers feel like offering up opinions/experience/recommendations/reviews.  Oh, yeah... has to play well with OS X and would like it to be a network drive.

Any info would be great.

Wednesday Night Photo Post: Other Houston Photographers - LMX X 041

LMX X 041, originally uploaded by againtothefuture.