Hurricane Ike Update & The Election 2008-10-28

Well folks I can not believe we are so far out from Hurricane Ike and it is still on the agenda. I know there are people that have it a whole lot worse than myself, but it is frustrating situation. First I want to send an over due very warm thanks to Mike over at Morgan-Lee Supply in Dalton, GA. He so graciously sent us a generator. It allowed to get things back up and running much quicker.

Mike and his wife Tammy are wonderful people. I met them while teaching a class some time back. They also are photographers and operate Houston Studios Photography. It is great to have such generous people as friends.

THE ELECTION


This Is a very heated and highly debated election this year. Rightfully so. There is so much at stake. Terrorism, taxes, the economy, energy, and illegal immigration are just a few. It is important to know why you are voting for someone. It is even more important to do so without regard to party politics.

This one video is the turning point for me. I can not believe in today's economy we have someone speaking like this. Taking more money out of the economy in tough times has been a proven failure. It is basic economics they teach high school kids. It is so irresponsible, I can not imagine having someone without a clue to be leader of the world's greatest country. It is bad leadership for Americans and bad for the world.

I hate to be political here, but I believe there is too much at stake. I will make one more post on the topic I found interesting in a few days. Then after that I will leave it alone, but I feel this information has been largely ignored by the press. You really can't argue with words out of the horses mouth.

Who will this effect? The richest? No... If you are investing in the stock market your going to feel the hurt. If you and your significant other both pull down $42K a year (the median income for the country) you will be pulling down $84k a year, and be considered rich in America.

My dad pull down less than $50K a year but is invested in stocks. He will see a big raise on his taxes as well.

I am just sayin'.

Enjoy!
Jason (more...)

YAY!!!! Internet and Phones!!!! 2008-10-30

Great news! Phones and internet have been restored from Hurricane Ike damage! (more...)

Halloween 2008-11-04

I don't post to much personal material on my blog, because I usually have too much business related information to pass along, but I am going to make an exception. Here are some photos of my gorgeous daughters in their Halloween get-up a few days ago.

They have such wonderful imaginations. They thought up their own costumes, and they came up with some good ones... LOL!

Enjoy!
Jason
www.jasonconnel.com
Summer, 6, as Fifi the Leopard

Annie, 11, Little Miss Red Ridding Hood the Vampire

Suzannah, 13, as Phantom of the Opera's Ex-Girlfriend
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Death in the Family 2008-11-14

It has been a rough couple of months, and it continues to be so. Today, I got word from my father that my Grandfather passed away. Before my career bounced me around the country we would go to my grandparent house every Thanksgiving. Which this makes it all the more difficult.

He always had his chair he sat in to watch the Cowboys play after dinner. He was a wonderful High School principal, father, and a War War II hero. I was really looking forward to this year's Thanksgiving. I wanted to hear about his experiences in the War.

The last time I got to visit, a couple of years ago, it was wonderful to speak with him as an adult. I loved my conversions with him that day. He will be sorely missed.

I appreciate all your patience through the storm, and I assure you all the work is coming along. I am behind on a few things, but very close to finishing some critical items folks are looking for. I will keep everyone informed.

Prayers are appreciated. (more...)

Help Me Choose 2008-12-01

Well if you have been following my blog you know it has been full of tough news. Well, I want to change that. My blog has been more about public service messages than the super, awesome, and totally cool clients.

I will say this only represents just a few of the wonderful clients I have photographed recently. What I want you to do is pick who's blog post you will see next. The couple with the most votes gets the very next posting.

There are several other folks clients not included on this list, and that is only because I am on the road and do not have access to the images currently. I will do this again. I have TON to blog! I am very excited about getting the photos out there for every one too see.

Vote, get your friends to vote, and in a few days I will post.

Enjoy!
Jason
www.jasonconnel.com

.1 - Christina and Omero


.2 - Michelle and Mohan


.3 - Melissa and Mat


.4 - Melanie and Chris


.5 - Kim and Blake


.6 - Katy and Bill


.7 - Josie and David

.8 - Allison and David


.9 - Brendon and Amanda

.10 - Andrea and Eric
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