The Face and Body Art International Conference is in town again. Once again, I’m there taking photos and enjoying the wonderful people who make great art. It runs through this weekend and I’ll post a fuller story when it’s done. For now, here are a few samples of the work these people create.
William Beem, CISSP is the Principal Architect at Suburbia Press. A 40-year veteran of technical infrastructure, he served as a Sr. Manager at PwC, Lockheed Martin, and Lucent Technologies. His Security by Design mindset was forged in the enterprise-scale deployment of the CISSP domains and is rooted in the lab-grade reporting standards of Ziff-Davis. Today, he applies that leadership-level precision to WordPress ecosystems and visual media workflows, providing the high-integrity, evidence-based analysis needed to navigate the technical landscape of 2026.
Learning how to drive in the Florida rain is an important part of living or vacationing here. Afternoon thunderstorms are the norm, leading to heavy traffic on the major roads. People who don’t change their driving habits on slick roads frequently cause a crash, making the drive that much less bearable for everyone else. This isn’t…
I shot this waiting for a show to start. Disney had a party called “Last Tour to Endor” during the Star Wars Celebration V event. Â One of the big draws to the party was a change to the old Indiana Jones show. They did a nice job of creating a mash-up between the two trilogies…
Hamburger Mary's Review Restaurant Name: Hamburger Mary’sRestaurant Description: Hamburger Mary’s Orlando is a casual restaurant chain that specializes in burgers and American comfort food. The Orlando location is located in the historic Church Street District and is decorated with colorful, kitschy decor. The menu features a variety of burgers, including vegetarian options, as well as…
Star Wars Celebration V ran at the Orange County Convention Center from August 12-15. Literally, an army of geeks descended upon our fair little town. The 501st Legion (Vader’s Fist) is a fan organization that creates replicas of the costumes shown in the Star Wars movies and wears them damn near anywhere they want. Many…
I attended my first Pillowlando event today in honor of International Pillow Fight Day. I gotta tell you that I had a really great time in Duncan Park (the grassy area in front of the SunTrust building in downtown Orlando). Everyone was smiling. It was just such a great day. There were so many thoughts…
A Surprise Trip to Walt Disney World Can Go Either Way Your surprise trip to Walt Disney World could make you feel like a hero or a fool. Give it some thought before you decide to tell your family to drop everything because you planned a surprise trip that they weren’t expecting. Thank you for…
