2022 – Page 2 – Tom Fasano

Tom Fasano From the Desk of Tom FasanoSeptember 2, 2022 7

Today is the autumnal equinox.

“Autumn has caught us in our summer wear.”
–Philip Larkin, British poet

Laemmle Theater

Tom FasanoPhotographySeptember 2, 2022 20

An old point-and-shoot film camera with an unreliable lens can deliver surprising results. This snapshot of the Laemmle Claremont 5 came from a roll I shot last year and just now developed.

Halloween Decorations in August

Tom FasanoFrom the Desk of Tom FasanoAugust 27, 2022 8

There are Halloween decorations in the grocery store already, and it’s not even Labor Day yet. I’m old enough to remember when we would wait for the season to celebrate the season.

Second Year of Retirement

Tom FasanoFrom the Desk of Tom FasanoAugust 24, 2022 15

Beginning my second year of retirement. Still happy not to be in the classroom. In some states, it’s downright scary being a teacher. That’s why so many have left the profession.

It’s a safe bet most of my former students never typed on a word processor like this one. This Hermes 3000 is one of the finest typewriters ever manufactured. The Swiss engineers who designed this machine reached a level of perfection.

Dog Days of Summer

Tom FasanoFrom the Desk of Tom FasanoAugust 8, 2022 15

With four days left of the Dog Days of summer, the sight of a beautiful fountain is wonderful and refreshing.

My Bike is Back from the Shop

Tom FasanoFrom the Desk of Tom FasanoAugust 3, 2022 16

I got my bike back from the shop today and took it for a spin right away. The cardiologist this morning reviewed the results of the month-long heart monitor: atrial fibrillation (AFib). That explains the fluttering in my chest. No restrictions on exercise, so off I go.