“It is an uncanny feeling, that rare occasion when one catches a glimpse of oneself in repose. An unguarded moment, stripped of artifice, when one forgets to fool even oneself.” -Kate Morton, The House at RivertonTumblr (3.0; @rhodaclison)http://blog.rhodaclison.com/Anyone ever tell ya that the hardest thing about maintaining a blog is…maintaining the...http://blog.rhodaclison.com/post/5792856278http://blog.rhodaclison.com/post/5792856278Mon, 23 May 2011 22:03:01 -0700<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/12745875" width="400" height="300" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p>This is the looooonnngggg 21 minute version of the slideshow in Cancun. There were SO many pictures —- close to 500. Even after editing it down, I couldn’t help but make an uncut, long version.</p>http://blog.rhodaclison.com/post/727039565http://blog.rhodaclison.com/post/727039565Tue, 22 Jun 2010 16:48:10 -0700<iframe width="400" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/EKuv9TcQoYQ?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>She made for a beautiful bride and he a dashing groom. The sweeping views of Cancun were the perfect backdrop for the perfect wedding.</p> <p>To Crust & Saied: Your wedding was absolutely first-class. We had a fantastic time and thank you for including us!</p>http://blog.rhodaclison.com/post/724255470http://blog.rhodaclison.com/post/724255470Mon, 21 Jun 2010 21:40:00 -0700<iframe width="400" height="323" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/jDtfQ5H5JCo?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>The Niece Amanda decides she wants to be NAS, all of a sudden.</p>http://blog.rhodaclison.com/post/410516834http://blog.rhodaclison.com/post/410516834Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:53:00 -0800<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/7670108" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p>I Wish I Had a Mac :(</p>http://blog.rhodaclison.com/post/390234577http://blog.rhodaclison.com/post/390234577Sun, 14 Feb 2010 21:30:00 -0800<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/9419783" width="400" height="300" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p>Images and video footage from volunteers offering relief to victims of Haiti’s earthquake.</p>http://blog.rhodaclison.com/post/386845337http://blog.rhodaclison.com/post/386845337Fri, 12 Feb 2010 22:56:59 -0800<iframe width="400" height="323" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/axwO6BkCtIo?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>For late night TV, our household is a Jimmy Kimmel one. This video of him going head-to-head with Jay Leno is exactly the reason why! Skip all the NBC drama and just watch Kimmel!</p>http://blog.rhodaclison.com/post/336142588http://blog.rhodaclison.com/post/336142588Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:21:06 -0800<iframe width="400" height="318" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/pT9BRt1AVx4?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Tada! Introducing the Fastest Dog Ever…Mischalina. Shot at Point Isabel. We found a “runway” for her to exert some of her pent up energy.</p>http://blog.rhodaclison.com/post/326262717http://blog.rhodaclison.com/post/326262717Sat, 09 Jan 2010 20:50:48 -0800 Maybe I should be glad it was just the rug pulled out from under me and not the entire floor.http://blog.rhodaclison.com/post/324793187http://blog.rhodaclison.com/post/324793187Sat, 09 Jan 2010 00:24:04 -0800New Year…new picture…new blog template. Ahhh, nothing like clearing the slate and...http://blog.rhodaclison.com/post/314020818http://blog.rhodaclison.com/post/314020818Sat, 02 Jan 2010 21:00:02 -0800<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kvnn6hEGYE1qzftw9o1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://blog.rhodaclison.com/post/314019338http://blog.rhodaclison.com/post/314019338Sat, 02 Jan 2010 20:59:05 -0800<iframe width="400" height="245" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/vV_TE3VTqkY?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>It was a “catchy” year in music. This mix pretty much sums it up!</p>http://blog.rhodaclison.com/post/313354573http://blog.rhodaclison.com/post/313354573Sat, 02 Jan 2010 12:32:31 -0800Death is always the hardest on the people left behind. When I started to put this speech together, I...http://blog.rhodaclison.com/post/299073218http://blog.rhodaclison.com/post/299073218Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:37:23 -0800<iframe width="400" height="242" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/XQcVllWpwGs?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>This is the CUTEST thing I’ve seen in a long time! What did we ever do before CG??</p>http://blog.rhodaclison.com/post/287024208http://blog.rhodaclison.com/post/287024208Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:23:49 -0800roller skating babies evian waterIf my childhood had a soundtrack...Mixcrate.com: I’m Dripping in Nostalgia I’ve been...http://blog.rhodaclison.com/post/279332641http://blog.rhodaclison.com/post/279332641Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:14:00 -0800<iframe width="400" height="323" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/xCPRA-Iw9_w?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>The UPS Regifter: Receive. Reject. Regift.</p> <p>This is a very cool site! You can upload pics of the unwanted gifts you’ve received over the years and “regift” them to thers. Ahhhh, sharing the miserable wealth is always a good thing! Regift today: <a href="https://www.upsregifter.com/#/whatis/" target="_blank"><a href="https://www.upsregifter.com/#/whatis/" target="_blank">https://www.upsregifter.com/#/whatis/</a></a></p>http://blog.rhodaclison.com/post/256136900http://blog.rhodaclison.com/post/256136900Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:13:00 -0800<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/7567068" width="400" height="300" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p>Pictures are more fun when you watch them set to music. Check out our recent Seattle vacation. Brrrr! It’s cold up there! There must be some toros in the atmosphere! LOL!</p>http://blog.rhodaclison.com/post/241170194http://blog.rhodaclison.com/post/241170194Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:40:09 -0800<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kru5s9viiV1qzftw9o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The time of year is upon us once again! The Philippine International Aid (PIA) organization is holding their annual fundraiser to raise money for disadvantaged Filipino youth who want to further their education. Proceeds help fund room, board, books and tuition fees for more than 1,000 students in the Philippines.</p> <p>Please join us on Sunday, November 15 at The Westin St. Francis in San Francisco for the <i>Holiday Double Exposure Fashion Show</i> featuring the designs of Dita Sandico-Ong and Lulu Tan Gan. Tickets are $80* and include entrance to the Christmas Bazaar, lunch and fashion show. To purchase tickets, call 415-401-7157 or email <a href="mailto:philaid@sbcglobal.net" target="_blank">philaid@sbcglobal.net</a>.</p> <p>*Tickets are tax-deductible.</p>http://blog.rhodaclison.com/post/218491422http://blog.rhodaclison.com/post/218491422Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:13:21 -0700<iframe width="400" height="324" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/nx6FRSemW38?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>I just have to post this because there are so many things in the video shockingly wrong. From the bus driver choosing to do nothing, to the Chinese lady surprisingly able to defend herself, to the little tiny young lady who was the only one on the packed bus brave enough to break up the fight.</p> <p>Our society is broken, and this video blatantly proves it. Like the demented Rodney King once said, “Can’t we all just get along?”</p>http://blog.rhodaclison.com/post/215370129http://blog.rhodaclison.com/post/215370129Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:58:00 -0700Munichinese ladyfightblack lady<iframe width="400" height="240" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/mLE3c2zeSKg?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Thanks for being patient! Finally, our pics from camping!! If you <i>really</i> want to know the details, a synopsis of our trip is posted below. Enjoy!</p>http://blog.rhodaclison.com/post/190731783http://blog.rhodaclison.com/post/190731783Thu, 17 Sep 2009 21:16:25 -0700