It's not all pictures of pets and three sentence snippets, I swear. In fact there's a reason you've seen so many.

Lately this place has resembled Tumblr more than a more long-form site, eh? Part of the reason behind that will become apparent later today but it also looks like my system has readjusted itself so I'll have more time to write.

What the heck does that mean, you ask?

To say I've had many balls in the air -- a few covered in razor blades that had to kept aloft with a delicate touch and others that were new challenges to me and away from my regular rhythm and others still that have always been there that I needed to renew my focus upon; all requiring greater attention than usual -- would be a disservice to the last few months but each and every one of them has been juggled to successfully pay off with tremendous payback and even more tremendous opportunities.

2012 began with great excitement and it is fulfilling and expanding its promise at a rate that excites and astounds me. Can the year keep this up? Hell yes, it can.

Logo feedback?

Dan Lutger (Panther Style / Reptoids / luku rocks photography & design) was kind enough to put together a logo for me! What do you think?

Pretty snazzy, huh?

Hey there, how's you're week going so far?

My week is already crazy, and it's only Monday night! But it's also already been exciting and exhilarating. It's been a little scary too but things that are brand new always are, and if they're not then you're not really pushing yourself. And believe you me, i am excited to explore and conquer new territories. So let's go!

A glimpse out of my new window.

Wondering if I should do a time-lapse shoot when Lolla sets up in a few months...

Life is good.

I have big, big things going on and can't wait to share the full extent of what's going on but let's just say everything in my world seems to be firing in the same positive direction at the exact same time and I am taking NONE OF IT for granted!

This is not the reason behind my brief posts.

Though you'd be forgiven for thinking it's because Sasha the Cat is stealing my Interwebz with her butt!

Yes, yes, yes ... I'm aware!

My posting has been limited. I'm not talking as much. Lotsa photos and not lotsa words. This will change somewhat soon but for now I am SO BUSY.

Loves you.

Killing time.

What's your view?

I find this pretty amusing.

Don't worry, Chicago can take it!

It's hard...

...to accurately convey just how exciting life is right now. Which makes me realize that maybe we don't write about the moment, we write about the effect of the moment and the moments that precede and follow that moment.

SOPA / PIPA is not the answer.

So, say something about it.

OM nom nom burgers!

The burgers here were delicious!

The number of burger joint Foursquare thinks I visited REALLY seems like it should be much higher though...

Watcha doing? Oh, just hangin' around.

It's been a lazy kind of day.

Fiiiiight!

Last night, through a simple challenge issued by Do312 to Chicagoist and Red Eye, this happened.

You have to love it when over 200 people show up for an impromptu snowball fight and the local news (and other news stations (?!)) stations deem it worthy of coverage to the point that a few actually led with us! And, thank god, #Snowbrawl2012 and #WickerPark's local trending on Twitter finally pushed #JustinBieber out of the top trends in Chicago.

Thank YOU to everyone who came out!

Big news!

This happened.

In a really good place.

Ten years ago I was unemployed, a victim of the post-9/11 recession and a dip in the entertainment industry. I wish current me could've talked to ten-years-ago me and let him now just how awesome his future was going to be.

POPCORN!

I had a really hard time getting going this morning, to the point that I'm going to the gym AFTER work instead of before (something I absolutely hate doing), but this has added the necessary kick to my day to launch my good mood-o-meter.

Resolutions...

...I have none. I mean, I'll keep up the daily gym routine and keep stretching creatively in my personal and professional lives but those are ongoing projects do don't really qualify as "resolutions."

Over the past few months I've made a concerted effort to fight my weaknesses and support my strengths so since I view that as an ongoing concern I feel no need for some sort of reset with the change of calendar years.

THAT SAID, if you are one of the folks that decided to take advantage of January 1, or thereabouts, to make a positive change in your life then I certainly applaud you. I will always support the notion of someone looking to improve themselves (or just make themselves happier through accomplishment) no matter when they decide to do so.

Whether your resolution took place January 1, or months ago, or years ago, or will take place next week or after that there is one thing I'm certain of. You can do it. You can succeed. And you will succeed.

GO!

On the road again...

Starin' out the window, gettin' some thinkin' done...

In a time long ago...

I'm watching the pilot for Moonlighting and these guys are jogging and all I can think about is a) sweatpants were both really tight and acceptable to wear outside of the house and b) holy crap remember when personal listening devices (you know, like a Walkman tape player) were both too cumbersome and expensive to wear while doing something so capable of causing those devices harm, e.g., running?

RELATED: The title sequences for '80s shows always strike me as shockingly primitive yet strongly comforting. Als, while I know their eventual union is what ruined the show, while they're NOT together ain't Dave and Maddie just SO adorable when they spar?

SEMI-RELATED: Bruce Willis with hair!!! His own hair!!!!