The Chronicles of John Trammell

     For the past week, my mind has been focusing on photography.  Reasons? Because I had an event this past week teaching about the impact of photography, finishing up photographs for a Delorean International Fan Club Calendar Project, and that I tend to be dreaming about new ideas for continuing my study for photography.  While dreaming of new ideas, things I have done in the past always pop in my mind.  One of my last photo shoots I did towards my personal learning and studying of photography I had kept a secret for the past two years.  I have finally come up with the courage to expose this secret.  Why would I keep a photography project of mine secret for so long? People can be so judgmental these days based off activities one may partake in.  I hid this secret because I was afraid of being accused or treated differently.  Now I should make a note on the reason why it was kept a secret.  This project was kept...

     I had volunteered to be a representative of the California 4-H Technology Leadership Team at a science summit of 4-H staff and faculty of the 13 western states.  Joining me in representation was another member of the tech team, Matthew Voss.  The summit, called the Western Regional 4-H Science Academy, was held at UC Davis from March 26-28.  The trip started just like the rest.  Woke up early, drove to the airport to catch a plane.  Once I land in Sacramento, things were different than normal.       I had no ride from the airport to Davis, so I had to take a super shuttle.  From hearing from other people, I knew there might be some confusion if I told them UC Davis as a drop off point, so I told them to be dropped off at Hallmark Inn, on F Street in downtown Davis.  The hotel that Matthew and I will be staying at on the trip.  As I checked in to get taken to Davis, I learned it would be a 45 min wait.  I h...