Oh Snap! Durham

Orange skies at night, sailors' delight

Fri, 20 Jan 2017 19:20 -0400

Sunset over central Durham

Capital Broadcasting box at DBAP

Thu, 04 Aug 2016 20:06 -0400

Panorama of the Capital Broadcasting box at DBAP

Knucklehead

Fri, 25 Oct 2013 21:24 -0400

A knucklehead pumpkin at Ganyard Hill Farms.

Shadow

Sun, 21 Oct 2012 22:07 -0400

On the grounds of an old grain elevator in East Durham, which is about to be renovated into the new HQ for Counter Culture Coffee.

The Old Hotel

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 22:25 -0400

I noticed the sign that said "AUCTION" on the front of the old Holiday Inn, later the Urban Merchant Center (and later empty rotting building) on Chapel Hill Street just a day or two before the event. They were auctioning off everything inside, as the building was set to be demolished. Seeing a chance to get a look inside the place, I went to the auction. What I didn't expect to see was rooms full of trash, some just piled on the floor, smelling strongly of mold. A few of the rooms were set up with shelves full of trinkets, appliances, and books, or racks of clothes -- this was once used as a thrift store of some kind. Others showed evidence of people having lived there for a while. The whole place was falling apart -- crumbling stairs, peeling paneling, water dripping and pooling, trumpet vines growing in windows. A part of Durham history, though after seeing its sad, crumbling, razor-wired facade every day for so long, I can't say I'm sad to see it go.

Full Frame 2012

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 21:07 -0400

A free screening in Central Park during Full Frame 2012.

Goats

Sun, 26 Jun 2011 11:53 -0400

Got ivy? Get goats! English ivy is a noxious, invasive weed that will kill your trees and choke out native vegetation. It also harbors mosquitoes and rodents. We hired this team of goats to come eat some of our ivy. If you have it, consider removing it. If you don't have ivy, don't plant it! Ivy's shallow roots are not good for soil control, and though it may look quaint, it's actually a giant, creeping pest.

Potluck

Sun, 02 Jan 2011 23:13 -0400

The closing party and award ceremony for the Bull City Vegan Challenge, a month-long chef contest conducted at restaurants around Durham, was held at the Pinhook and featured a vegan potluck.

Motorco

Sat, 16 Oct 2010 12:19 -0400

The bar at the new Motoroco music hall in northern downtown Durham.

Rock Quarry

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 22:39 -0400

Swimming at the Rock Quarry park on the Eno river.