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Earnestly Amazing
Paul Cushing
Photography
Nov 25, 2019
Community

Earnestly Amazing

The Ambrose School’s high school drama students performed The Importance of Being Earnest this weekend. I had the pleasure of being able to take some photos of them for the
Langer Lake Backpacking
Paul Cushing
Photography
Sep 3, 2019
Faith
Family
Outdoors & Adventure

Langer Lake Backpacking

We’ve done lots of camping over the years. My wife and I have even done some backpacking. As a family though, we’ve never actually gone backpacking together. So this weekend
Beach Camping on Arrowrock
Paul Cushing
Photography
Aug 12, 2019
Faith
Family
Outdoors & Adventure

Beach Camping on Arrowrock

We camped on the beach at Arrowrock Reservoir on Friday night. If you were in or around Boise on Friday night, you know the weather was… CRAZY. There were some
MC-11 Works With EF-S Lenses
Paul Cushing
Photography
Aug 7, 2019
Technology

MC-11 Works With EF-S Lenses

I’ve used Canon cameras since 1996 when I picked up a Canon AE-1 at a second-hand store. When I got into digital, it’s been all Canon. The need has come
An Outdoor Weekend
Paul Cushing
Photography
Aug 5, 2019
Faith
Family
Outdoors & Adventure

An Outdoor Weekend

This weekend was spent mostly in the outdoors. We watched a movie in the field behind our church, we hiked into a high mountain lake, and we had church outside.
Popsicle Stick Ninja Stars
Paul Cushing
Photography
Jul 30, 2019
Family
Making

Popsicle Stick Ninja Stars

I grew up firmly in the middle class. Definitely not wealthy, but certainly not poor either. We had plenty of toys and Lego to play with, but some of the
Willow Creek Campground
Paul Cushing
Photography
Jul 13, 2019
Faith
Family
Outdoors & Adventure

Willow Creek Campground

My wife had an outing this weekend, so the kids and I want camping Friday night. We loaded up and headed past Arrowrock Reservoir to see if we could find
Image Placeholders In Web Design and Development
Paul Cushing
Photography
Jun 8, 2018
Technology

Image Placeholders In Web Design and Development

There you are. You’re building the next great web app to revolutionize the world. Or you’re just building a website for a friend. You come to a place where you
Such A Gomer
Paul Cushing
Writing
May 23, 2018
Community

Such A Gomer

From the urban dictionary: gomer: 1. a stupid oaf, a social reject I love watching The Andy Griffith Show with my kids. There are always good lessons. The episode where
My 40th Year
Paul Cushing
Writing
Dec 6, 2017
Family

My 40th Year

Wait a minute. I’m not turning 40! It’s my 39th birthday. That means I’m starting my 40th year alive today. I’ve seen it coming for a few weeks now. My
Kingsman: The Golden Circle by Matthew Vaughn
Paul Cushing
Writing
Oct 19, 2017
Family

Kingsman: The Golden Circle by Matthew Vaughn

I joined some friends for a birthday celebration at the movies. The birthday boy chose Kingsman: The Golden Circle. In case you don’t read further, I’ll cut to the chase.
Dunkirk by Christopher Nolan
Paul Cushing
Writing
Sep 20, 2017
Faith

Dunkirk by Christopher Nolan

In most cases, a movie not enjoyed is a precursor to a poor review. I did not ENJOY Dunkirk. This does not mean that it was anything less than amazing.