Holidays – Tom Fasano

A Little Christmasey

Tom FasanoHolidaysDecember 10, 2024 13

Typecast done with a Royal Safari typewriter

A thermal print of the Royal Safari I used to type this post.

Posts about Christmas

Sandy and I set up our outdoor Christmas lights yesterday, and I shot this video last night. I replaced a burned-out string with a new one featuring an eight-setting blinker mechanism. The accompanying music was produced using AVIA, an AI-based Music Generation Assistant.

Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

Tom FasanoHolidaysDecember 3, 2023 25

They were setting up for Santa in front of City Hall.

I loved the topiary nutcracker holding the presents, and when the woman walked by eating a pastry, I knew I had my shot.

I did not stay for the lighting of the Christmas tree, but I did capture this video of the city bus driving by the tree that the city lights up every first Friday in December.

How could I resist taking a snapshot of this huge Christmas ornament outside the Chamber of Commerce?

The American Clock Company is going out of business after many years of serving the community. It was the only place where I could get the battery replaced in my old watch. The guy who ran this old curiosity shop of clocks and timepieces also fixed my grandfather’s wall clock by installing a new battery-operated mechanism. This is one business that will be missed. When this guy walked by holding a bag of chips and a sandwich, I took the snap.

Clowns Hanging from a Tree

Tom FasanoHolidaysOctober 9, 2023 56

Here’s a tree adorned with unsettling clown decorations. The prominent clown face has exaggerated features, including wide eyes, a broad smile, and a pointed hat. It’s draped in tattered red fabric that flutters amongst the tree’s branches. In the background, another similar clown decoration can be seen. The tree stands in a garden area dotted with vibrant flowers, predominantly yellow and orange. The juxtaposition of the eerie clown decorations against the serene garden setting creates a stark contrast, suggesting a possible festive or Halloween-themed decoration.

Monster on My Back

Tom FasanoHolidaysOctober 3, 2023 26

The image captures a close-up of a man’s face, focusing primarily on his left eye which is accentuated by a pair of black-framed glasses. He wears a gray cap and has earphones plugged in. The man’s skin is lightly freckled, and there’s a hint of a smile or smirk playing on his lips. However, the scene behind him offers a stark contrast. Looming over his shoulder is a menacing creature with skeletal features, red glowing eyes, and sharp, predatory teeth. The creature appears to have wings or appendages, which look somewhat bat-like. Its detailed, ghastly appearance is further accentuated by the backdrop of a white brick house surrounded by greenery. The juxtaposition of the calm, almost playful demeanor of the man against the haunting creature creates a captivating and slightly eerie visual.