So I haven't told you, but I have plumped up a little. Actually a lot. You probably saw it on my videos and of course the photos from Citifield. So on Sunday with the thoughts and hopes of an improved life and well being I started a detox / cleansing. I am going on 4 full days of not eating. I have basically been living on water, juices, vegetable soup broth made by my wife and specially made vegetable protein shakes. And now How I am feeling, The truth is there are moments, but I have not felt better for a while. I am using something called the Martha Vineyards Diet by Dr. Roni. Deluz. I heard about it Howard Stern. it is hard and as long as I keep at it. I think it is gonna be great.........

Life is about opening up your mind , your eyes and imagination. It is when your mind is clear, it functions best and will surprise you

Far away in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them, and try to follow where they lead.
Louisa May Alcott

Imagination is more important than knowledge.
Albert Einstein

He who has imagination without learning, has wings and no feet.
Joseph Joubert

Hope is the dream of a man awake.
French Proverb

A strong imagination begetteth opportunity.
Michel de Montaigne

Your imagination is your preview of life's coming attractions.
Albert Einstein

Where beams of imagination play,
The memory's soft figures melt away.
Alexander Pope

Believe that you have it, and you have it.
Latin Proverb

The imagination is the secret and marrow of civilization. 
Henry Ward Beecher

Imagine every day to be the last of a life surrounded with hopes, cares, anger, and fear. The hours that come unexpectedly will be so much more the grateful.
Horace

You cannot depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus.
Mark Twain 

I am so excited as tomorrow I get to hold my first practice of the upcoming season with my son's new team. I was fortunate enough again to get a lot of the kids I have had in the past. They are great ballplayers and even better kids. I love coaching. It is one of my favorite things in the world. It combines my love of baseball and one of the loves of my life my son. So my quotes today will be more geared towards baseball. Enjoy them because they make me happy.

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball."

~Jacques Barzun (1907 - )~

Ninety percent of the game is half mental." ~Yogi Berra~

Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game!

~A Cinderella Story

"Slump? I ain’t in no slump. I just ain’t hitting."~Yogi Berra~

"To be good, you’ve got to have a lot of little boy in you." 

~Roy Campanella (1921-1993)~

"It’s not over ‘til it’s over." 

~Yogi Berra~

Great family, just lovely people

It was really cool, Loved every moment of it. It was live on the air in San Francisco and will be web cast and on Itunes the 21st of this month. Let me know you opinions when it on. Did I say it was cool felt like a star. 

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We at Doug Gordon Workshops are planning a series of mini movie tutorials for photographers. They will be freely available on our blog, and here on FB. Because of the ever evolving economic crisis, we wanted to give something back to our peers. We'd love your feedback in to what you'd like to see. Could be on Posing, lighting, workflow, photoshop, business, marketing, whatever. Let us know how we can help you! Remember anything goes. Post your ideas here or on our blog as a comment. We have already begun shooting these short tips of the week series and want to do even more. Thanks and we look forward to hearing from you.

We are set to go, registration is live.

We are all set for one on Tuesday April 28 in Charlotte. Really excited

I am so proud of our new torch light. We worked very hard at creating this product. It is the perfect light for all facets of photography. It allows you to match and perfect the art of color balance. Never color correct. Just match the light. let me know what you think of the video. Also I know my hair makes me look like a criminal and oh yea., I put on few pounds. 

We just returned home from Vancouver and a great program at Image Quest 2009. I will display some photos soon. i want to send a special thanks to all the attendees. They were a great group eager to learn. It was a rough one. We flew out on a 8:25 flight out of NY on Sunday night during the start of the storm. It was not the most pleasant of flights. It was like being on a roller coaster. But the plane stayed in the air. There were a couple of times I thought we were done as the it rocked like a boat. Then we landed in Seattle at 12:00am and had to drive 2:30 hours to Vancouver. Don't ask! We got stuck at customs as Baby Gorilla (Jessie) Stomped and moaned. That was exciting. By the time we got to the hotel which had the most awesome rooms and beds, it was 3:15 in the morning. A beautiful King with all Down comforters and pillows. i was in heaven. But only for a few hours. We shot all over the place with our new Torch light. Got some great stuff. Andy and Laura were terrific as usual. Then we ran late because our new Canadian friends were taking pictures and having me sign things. I felt like such a celebrity. Haha! That we had to drive the 2:30 hour drive and customs in two hours to make our flight. Let's just say the space shuttle at warp speed had nothing on me. I was lighting and we made it with time to spare and oh yea the flight got delayed. So the flight through the night I think was good because I slept with thenew Jetblue Pillow I brought for $7.00. I know great Story Doug. The good news is I am done for a little while, I think, I hope, Maybe, ok we'll see. We will have some photos soon. i need a Disney vacation and oh yea 43 days till Mets Home opener.

Let's Go Mets