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Ev got kittens. They look artificially large here, but those little things did grow up fast. When we met them, they didn't even weigh a pound. Now the boy (George) weighs almost 4, I bet. The girl (Joey) is smaller. They don't understand the rules of photography, and therefore are very squirmy when I try to take their picture.

Stuffed

Here's my taxidermy story. I had a really fun time going out and talking to this guy. He's super interesting.

CORNELIUS -- Brian Snyder's phone rings off the hook. People ask: When will my deer be ready? (Next year.) When's the best time to hunt? (Dry days.) Why can't I get a kill? (You just have to put in the time.)

People knock on his door, too. "'Scuse me," Snyder tells one customer. "Let me get that skull for you."

Snyder, 44, is a taxidermist -- one of the best in the state, according to online hunting forums. This time of year -- smack dab in the middle of deer season -- is his busiest time. But don't let all the phone calls and door knocks fool you. This is the worst deer season Snyder has seen in 20 years.


Read the rest on Oregonlive.com

Wall bearings

A few weeks ago, I interviewed a taxidermist in Cornelius. My boss encouraged me to write more "people stories," so this was my first shot at just going to find someone interesting and writing about him. The story, which runs on Saturday, turned out pretty well I think. Here is a bear-in-progress on his wall.

Happy Halloween

from two pandas and Bob Dylan

The Cycle cycle

In September, I only biked 30.4 miles. In October, I biked more -- 47.6 miles -- but I would still like to bike more than that. It was so much easier when I was bike commuting! Now it's hard to find the time during the week. My goal for November is 55 miles.

Fast all slow

I finished up my Fast Draw video for the Oregonian earlier this week. I'll post it when it runs on the O's Website. In the meantime, here is a tiny clip I shot and visuals editor Rob Finch slowed down. It sounds like a bowling alley!

Slow-motion fast draw from Casey Parks on Vimeo.

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