• About James

    James Leatherman is an actor, writer and software developer in Chandler, Arizona.

    Game 5 – Section 121

    by  • April 24, 2010 • Personal

    DSC02904, originally uploaded by leathej1. It was not meant to be a winning night for the home team during the first playoff hockey game for Yoshiko and I. We missed seeing Shane Doan, and apparently, the team missed him too. I very much wanted the new guys on the roster to contribute more (although...

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    The End

    by  • March 29, 2010 • Arizona

    DSC02675, originally uploaded by leathej1. This may well be our last visit to Lost Dutchman State Park, thanks to the insane shortsightedness of the State of Arizona. Here are some photos to remember the park by.

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    A Big Snow On The Little Farm

    by  • February 24, 2010 • New York

    CIMG6034, originally uploaded by leathej1. Being at a higher elevation than the surrounding area meant that it was harder to explain to your lowland employer why you couldn’t make it to work when it snowed – seeing as how it snowed double the amount. But the reward is the silence near the end of...

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    Aphids Attach!

    by  • February 15, 2010 • Lawn and Garden

    Aphids Attach!, originally uploaded by leathej1. Luckily, we spotted the little suckers before the oleander had the life drained from it. I sprayed it down with a squirt bottle filled with soap and warm water, and now we wait to see if they die. Die, Aphids, Die! (in 3D)

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    Still Chugging Along…

    by  • January 31, 2010 • Lawn and Garden

    DSC01960, originally uploaded by leathej1. We probably have three more weeks of eating the greens, then it will be time to sow another crop. The turnip greens are out of control, but they refuse to make turnips. No carrots yet either. Seems like everybody wants to grow, but nobody wants to store energy underground.

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    Lost Dutchman State Park prepares to close

    by  • January 27, 2010 • Arizona

    In case you were not aware, lawmakers and supervisors in Arizona just aren’t all that bright. “99,000 visitors paid to enter Lost Dutchman in 2009, it cost $276,000 to keep the park opened, and revenue fell short by $9,000 last year.” Whew! That was easy! Thank goodness we don’t have to factor in any...

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    2010 – The Year We Grow Turnips (in 3D)

    by  • January 16, 2010 • Lawn and Garden

    DSC01853, originally uploaded by leathej1. We lost the Basil early in December, and the Tomato plant froze quite a few leaves off, but all in all, the garden is going smashingly. We have fresh greens several times a week, and crispy, hot radishes for salad. I think we will be harvesting quite a bit...

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    13 Arizona State Parks To Close

    by  • January 16, 2010 • Arizona, Personal

    I’m not really certain why I am still here, as of this announcement. The state parks are what make living in Arizona bearable, even beautiful. I feel like I have just been stabbed through the back after being kicked to the ground. (pic link goes to AZ Park website)

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    December Is For Tomatoes

    by  • December 11, 2009 • Lawn and Garden

    DSC01331, originally uploaded by leathej1. At least, in Arizona. Despite the long nights of below-40 degree weather, the garden is hanging on. Well, the Basil is dying and the Beans are miserable, but the Lettuce, Radishes, Turnips and Tomato plant are all chugging right along!

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