Dale Gieringer

An excellent reason not to dine in Columbus!

No insult to your culinary skills, which I'm sure rose to the occasion, but the version of John Marzetti served at WHHS ranks among my rankest cafeteria memories, to which I devoted the punchline of an - alas, now lost -  Chatterbox column .    As for the Deshler Cocktail , it sounds like the perfect way to ruin a delightful selection of savoury liqueurs in a cacophonous witches' brew.

Philip Spiess

Dale:  Yeah, that's about the size of it!  ("Why hasn't Narcissus died from serving that trash?" -- to quote a certain song.)  Columbus is still, and always will be, Columbus.  (And, yes, my cooking did rise above it -- at least the steam did.)  As to the cocktail, one "Deshler" was more than enough; give me a "Sidecar," a "Vesper," a "French 75," or a "Pendennis" cocktail any day.

And speaking of "witches' brew," what could sound more vitreolic, volatile, and off-putting than Queen Victoria's Tipple (also known in certain circles as an "Osborne")?  Now, as you probably know, I am a dyed-in-the-wool Victorian (having grown up in Clifton with all those gas lights on the streets) and a total fan of the Queen, but I have yet to have the nerve to try her Tipple (I'm waiting for a long weekend where I can spend the entire day -- perhaps weekend -- in bed with a couple of aspirin if necessary).  The Tipple, to wit, apparently introduced to her by her Scottish gilly, John Brown, is a large tumbler, half of which is red wine (preferably claret, if you want the particulars), the rest filled up with Scotch whisky!  [The "Osborne," named after Her Majesty's home on the Isle of Wight -- a charming palace to visit, though why a drink introduced to her in Scotland at Balmoral Castle would be named after a residence at the opposite end of the country is beyond me -- varies the proportions slightly:  3 measures of claret to one measure of Scotch whisky; stir thoroughly.]  It is reported (not surprisingly) that the Prime Minister, Mr. Gladstone (he who spent his spare time exhorting prostitutes to reform, and then scourging himself on the back with a hair whip after), was "startled" by this dinner-table drink (needless to say).  One who has tried it reports it as "rather a peculiar flavor, but not half as nasty as you'd think."  I think I'll wait.     -- Philip

David Buchholz

I've discovered that I'm the last person in the world to have created his own web site.  Intimidated by all non-photographic software I put this off for years, then as ol' #70 rolls around I thought it might be interesting to try to summarize in 300 photos or so what I've been doing with a camera for the last half-century or so.  These images go back to 1967; some were taken yesterday.  They are only meant to be representative of what I do in photography when I'm not working.  Only a couple were included from actual work.  The rest represent what I do with a camera when I'm not working.  I would love to get any feedback from those who are willing to wade through these.  

We just returned from a six day rafting trip through 188 miles of the Colorado river through the Grand Canyon, and on the blog I have posted a few of those images, all taken with a point and shoot camera, as I was afraid of water and dust for my Nikon.

Thanks in advance.  Looking forward to the reunion.

I'm...davidkbuchholz.com

Helen Sayrs (Hurley)

Hi David -- I admired every photo on your website.  They're wonderful!  Our son Colin is thru-hiking the PCT & posting his photos on Facebook.  I'm sharing them to my FB page.  I'd love for you to see them if you're interested.

Stephen (Steve) Dixon

That's great Buchholz. I will check it out.

Ann Shepard (Rueve)

David, 

I've just briefly glanced at a few of your pictures in each category. All are amazing!  While viewing, an old Johnny Cash tune came into my mind:

"...I've been everywhere, man
I've been everywhere, man
Crossed the deserts bare, man
I've breatherd the mountain air, man
Travel, I've had my share, man
I've been everywhere..."

Great pictures!!!!

Nancy Messer

Dave, have you considered publishing them?  All of them are photos that can be enjoyed by the viewer and each of us would have a different reason for liking a specific photo.  Also, all the different faces from all over the world amaze me.  The one I really liked is the man in the oldest hardware store.  I enjoyed trying to figure out all the items on the wall.  If you'd publish, I'd buy a copy !!

Becky Payne (Shockley)

Thanks, Dave. Those photos are spectacular! (By the way, I loved A Paper Son. I've shared it with a good friend who also loved it!

Looking forward to seeing you in a few weeks!

Becky

Mary Vore (Iwamoto)

Dave - these are beautiful - I looked at the faces and the children - can't wait to see the others.  I am off to our son's wedding, and then to Cincinnati for the WHHS reunion!  Look forward to seeing everyone,

Mary

Larry Klein

David Buchholtz - It never ceases to amaze me that so many folks can make a comfortable living doing what they love for their lifetime.  Clearly you are a talented photographer and editor.  You have pretty much created the story of your life in your pictures.  Kudos for all you've done and awards you've received.  See you in a couple of weeks with all the rest of the gang.  GO EAGLES!!

David Buchholz

Thank you all for your kind responses.  Looking forward to seeing you all soon.  Helen, I'll "friend you". and willl enjoy looking at the photographs.  Becky, thank you for the kind words, too, about my son's novel.  I'll pass that on to him.  

Jeff Daum

Happy Hump Daaaay!  Getting ready for the Reunion.  See you all soon

Perhaps a glimpse of the original model for WHHS...

Larry Klein

Jeff - we will reserve a parking space at the reunion for the camel.

All golfers - please let me know if you can get in town early and bring your clubs.  I'll be happy to arrange an informal "outing" Friday morning (finishing in plenty of time to get ready for the reception at Dr. Dave's).  Location, greens fees, and other details TBD.  My email below:

hlarryk@aol.com

Michael Weiner

Dave B, I am looking through your photographs, and I m astounded! Such technique, such beauty, and what an eye to make the commonplace so exraordinary.

I am sharing your website with others so that they might too enjoy the experience of viewing your artistry.

See you real soon.

Your classmate, Mike

Jeff Daum

Thanks Larry!  It appears that I might have run into an issue getting approval for bringing the camels out of the Mojave across state lines to Cincy…

As for the golf, what a great idea.  However, I won’t be able to take advantage of your offer this time- I have been invited up to Miami U., my undergraduate university, on Friday before joining everyone at Dave and Betsy's.  Timing is everything--In their Spring issue, the miamian, they gave mention to my photo studio that I had in Oxford and the fact that I was instrumental in introducing color photography to the yearbook.  A number of my photographs are on permenant loan to the university.  It will be nice to visit there.  I haven’t been back since being part of Miami U.’s School of Business Administration Executives and Professionals in Residence Program a number of years ago.

Can't believe our reunion is in a little more than two weeks!

Philip Spiess

I'm really impressed that both Dave and Jeff have established themselves as wonderful photographers -- true artists, in fact.  (In the early 19th Century, when photography was just beginning to establish itself as a cultural phenomenon -- not an art form, as yet -- a number of cultural critics referred to the form as "foe to graphics.")

Let us say that, as our fellow classmates, they are "well-developed."

Jeff Daum

Many thanks Phil.  And I think 'well developed' is far better than 'half-baked' or, shutter (pun intended) to think- partially exposed.

David Buchholz

I can't top Phil or Jeff.  And Dr. Mike, again, thanks for the kind words.

Sandy Steele (Bauman)

David,  i am sitting at my son's home in Singapore, and just finished looking at every picture on your web site. We have traveled to many of the places you have photographed, and believe me that none of my photographs look like yours. Looking forward to seeing you soon. We return from our son's wedding in Bali on the 14th. This will be our second trip there. The website is wonderful.

Helen Sayrs (Hurley)

We loved Bali!  What a wonderful place to get married!  Enjoy!

Ann Shepard (Rueve)

We started last November.  Your Cincinnati classmates await your arrival.

Mary Benjamin

Thanks so to all of you for all your work on the reunion - can't wait! I am very much looking forward to seeing you all soon!

Mary

Bruce Bittmann

Can't make it to the reunion.  In your honor, Karen and I will consume Graeter''s icecream and a twelve pack of White Castles.  Oh, and a side of Skyline Chili.  Best to everyone.  Sursum ad summum.

Ann Shepard (Rueve)

I will have my phone, so if any of you who are not attending, but a friend on Facebook, I will attempt a LIVE post from some of the events. Watch for a notification if we are Facebook friends, I'll take you with me. 

If we're not friends, send me a friend request Ann Shepard Rueve. 

Jerry Ochs

Fascinating article about the Over the Rhine area.

http://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2016/06/what-works-cincinnati-ohio-over-the-rhine-crime-neighborhood-turnaround-city-urban-revitalization-213969