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Writing and Blogging

Wow. I really like blogging. I’ve been at it consistently for four years now. It seems writing comes natural to me. I didn’t realize writing came easy for me until recently, when I noticed others seemingly struggling or having a difficult time writing a book or starting a blog.
I also love [...]

Top of the World

I sold my editing system (on eBay) not too long after I finished my first movie last year to another television and film production company. It just so happened to be a Christian-based company. Tell you the truth, it really didn’t matter who bought my system as long as they paid good money for [...]

Stop the Press!

I spent most of the weekend learning WordPress for a business website I have in the works. I really like WordPress. The learning curve is a bit steep and I was up all night trying to catch up on all of it. Nothing’s gonna happen overnight but I’m proud to say that [...]

Tyler. Alyssa.

Tyler. Alyssa., originally uploaded by Shavar.
Title: “Tyler. Alyssa.”Place: Los Angeles, California.©2005. Photographed by ShavarThe Photo Shoots Series

CHANTAL

CHANTAL, originally uploaded by Shavar.
Chantal Robson. Choreographer/Dancer.
Title: “CHANTAL”Place: Hollywood, California.©2006. Photographed by ShavarThe People Series

Skatman

Skatman, originally uploaded by Shavar.
Title: “Skatman”Place: Lancaster, California.©2005. Photographed by ShavarThe People Series

J7

J7, originally uploaded by Shavar.
Today is my wife’s birthday. A beautiful woman on the inside and out. The kindest, sweetest, woman I’ve ever known. So far, we’ve been married for 15 years now.
We’re planning a trip to Tulsa, Oklahoma today to celebrate her birthday.
Title: “J7″Place: Santa Clarita, California.©2007. Photographed by ShavarThe My [...]

The Drifter

The Drifter, originally uploaded by Shavar.
Title: “The Drifter”Place: Just Outside the Mojave Desert, California.©2005. Photographed by ShavarThe People Series

Surf’s Up

Making new spiritual strides. I’m usually “high energy”. People think I’m “down” now. I’m just more peaceful with myself, actually.

Video Chat – Interactive Journalism Institute for Middle Schoolers

I’m excited to be interviewed tomorrow (via live video on ooVoo) by young people for The College of New Jersey’s Interactive Journalism Institute for Middle Schoolers.
The College of New Jersey in accordance with a grant from the National Science Foundation will design and conduct a three-year demonstration project that would introduce middle schoolers to computer [...]

Sean and John

Title: “Sean and John”

Place: T-JAMS, Universal Studios (Citywalk), California.

©2006. Photographed by Shavar

The TJAMS! Series

Smile, Relax

Smile, Relax, originally uploaded by Shavar.
Title: “Smile, Relax”Place: Lancaster, California.©2005. Photographed by ShavarThe Sunday Series

The New Discipline

I have been feeling especially peaceful lately. I get emails from time to time from people who enjoy reading my blog. I was touched by a woman’s email that was sent to me yesterday. It’s nice to know that your words are affecting people in a positive way.
Lately I’ve been feeling slightly [...]

Independence Day

Today was great. Very peaceful for me. Went to my wife’s sister’s house for a little fellowship. I played a little Foosball with everyone and my wife and I tried to act like we knew how to play. Kind of embarrassing–who doesn’t know how to play Foosball, right? Well it [...]

Culture Shock

Culture Shock, originally uploaded by Shavar.
Title: “Culture Shock”Place: Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, California.©2005. Photographed by ShavarThe People Series

What in the World?

There’s something “in the air” in our world these days. High gas prices. Job layoffs. Floods, earthquakes, fires and hurricanes are seemingly getting worse.
The more I reflect and see what’s going on in the world–the more I draw myself closer to God.

Books

Books, originally uploaded by Shavar.
Gonna complete some reading goals this weekend.
Title: “Books”Place: Burbank, California.©2006. Photographed by ShavarThe Hollywood Series

Richard Dean Anderson – ‘MacGyver’

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Just received a Google alert for this. People don’t know that the 80’s classic television show MacGyver was really about MacGyver and this little black kid who went on adventures together, lol. Michael Lerner and Dana Elcar were also series regulars. It was a John Rich and Henry Winkler [...]

Figment of Imagination

Figment of Imagination, originally uploaded by Shavar.
Title: “Figment of Imagination”Place: Just Outside The Mojave Desert, California.©2005. Photographed by ShavarThe Nature Series

It is Written

Oprah calls it an “Aha” moment–for me it’s “divine revelation”. All I can say is Aha! Aha! Aha! Wow.
Anyway, last night I received a significant revelation. I want to share it in detail with you all so bad. However, forgive me if I blurt out my thoughts without revealing what I [...]

M1.4

M1.4, originally uploaded by Shavar.
Title: “M1.4″Place: Los Angeles, California.©2007. Photographed by ShavarThe M1 Series

ZCG V

Title: “ZCG V”

Place: Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica, California.

©2007. Photographed by Shavar

The Zoe Nouveau Series

Chelsea

Daughter Chelsea. 3 years, 4 months.
Title: “Chelsea”

Place: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

©2008. Photographed by Shavar

The Chelsea Lynn 2.26.05 Series

Rockr Dudez

Title: “Rockr Dudez”

Place: Lancaster, California.

©2005. Photographed by Shavar

The People Series

Live Life, Love Life

Today I’m feeling really good. I feel like I’m on “turbo charge”. Anyone who knows me understands that I’m already a guy who’s pretty fired up and highly motivated. This time it’s different though.
In my prayer time today I discovered a new “word”. It was that comforting voice again. Maybe [...]

Harley Black & White

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Harley Black & White, originally uploaded by Shavar.
Title: “Harley Black & White” Place: Harley Davidson. Outside the Mojave Desert, California. ©2005. Photographed by Shavar The Harley Davidson Series

Chick Publications and ‘Soul to Take’

Today I contacted Chick Publications. I’m interested in producing, developing and distributing their tracts as “mini-movie” products for the home video market. I’ve been wanting to contact them since 1992, lol.
I never cared for comic books growing up. Don’t recall ever reading one. However, when I became a Christian at 21 [...]

Family Matters Coming to Nick at Nite

Starting June 29th at 9PM Eastern. I think I did like 13 episodes but I know my friend Shawn Harrison (Waldo) will be happy to hear this.

Lord Helps Us Movie DVD Sells 32,000 Units!

I found out today that my first film Lord Help Us has sold 32,000 units/DVDs (Walmart, Target, Best Buy, Amazon.com, etc.) and has grossed $304,000 in just 9 months. This is not a bad figure, especially since I feel the film has yet to reach it’s target market: the urban churches across the nation. [...]

Var in Dallas

What I learned today, is that by the end of the day, it’s back to L.A. I’m overwhelmingly glad my wife and daughter and I went though. Sometimes you just gotta “step out to find out”.
Today was a gorgeous and extremely hot day in Dallas. A whopping 95 degrees at one point! [...]

Outgoing.

Man, I knew I was a couch potato but this is ridiculous. I’m gonna start making it a priority to get out more! I must admit it’s a gorgeous day here in the Midwest.

Productive Day

Today was a pretty productive day. I finally got around to cleaning out some office files and stuff–so I’m gettin’ more organized. I’m beginning to get my entrepreneurial spirit back again. People who know me understand that I’m an extremely ambitious and highly motivated person. I think my temporary stay in [...]

Memorial Day: The Movies

Today I finally got out the house and hung out with my family. We went to see the new Indiana Jones movie and I must say I was a bit disappointed. I haven’t been to the movies in about a year so it was cool just to be in a movie theater again.
Being [...]

The French School and The Quija Board

Have you ever messed with a Ouija Board? Do you believe in them? Well this is another one of my weird, unexplained, spiritual(?) stories that I wanted to share with you.
Some say experiences with things such as a Ouija Board is only true if you believe it.
Maybe. Maybe not.
In my early teens [...]

I Love The Internets

Wow, I’m excited today, been re-connecting with some industry folks via Linkedin. I did not realize I had so many online connections, nearly 1000! It baffles me how business is conducted via the Internet nowadays.
I remember when I got my first little distribution deal several years ago through Russell Simmmons’ company Simmons/Lathan Media [...]

Transitions

I’m having a very difficult time adjusting to Oklahoma. However, the cost of living here is too darn good. I want to get back to L.A. but the rents and pricing of homes are outrageous as compared to the mid-west and the south. I gotta be smart right now. I’ve been [...]