{"id":1575,"date":"2009-02-08T00:56:13","date_gmt":"2009-02-08T06:56:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blaine.org\/sevenimpossiblethings\/?p=1575"},"modified":"2009-02-14T13:07:08","modified_gmt":"2009-02-14T19:07:08","slug":"7-imps-7-kicks-101-featuring-jeremy-hiebert","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/blaine.org\/sevenimpossiblethings\/?p=1575","title":{"rendered":"7-Imp’s 7 Kicks #101: Featuring Jeremy Hiebert"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\"Encased\"<\/a>Jules<\/font><\/strong>: What a pleasure it is to feature Jeremy Hiebert<\/strong><\/a> today. Our frequent kicks-listers will recognize Jeremy as a Sunday regular. Lucky for us, he stumbled upon our blog during some point last year, I believe it was, while looking for some books for his children (one of our readers<\/strong><\/a> told me recently, “Y’all seem to have a gift for bringing in regular readers who’ve just wandered by and smelled the cinnamon buns baking,” which is probably my favorite blog compliment of all, as it involves dessert, for one thing.) And, since then, Jeremy’s been here just about every Sunday to share his weekly kicks — usually having to do with his beautiful family, photography, music, friends, and the other simple joys of life. As observant kickers know, on occasion Jeremy has shared some Flickr or blog links with us, pointing us in the direction of some of his photography — always quietly and modestly so, too. And I know I’m not the only one who’s noticed: These are humdingers, these photographs. Jeremy has an eye, as we photography laity say. His skill with the camera is impressive. He seems to be seeping with talent, whether it’s photos of his young children<\/strong><\/a> or horses<\/strong><\/a> or orchards<\/strong><\/a> or other nature shots<\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>\n

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So, it’s particularly exciting that Jeremy agreed to a feature of his photography—especially since he’s such a genuinely friendly, interesting person, as you regular kickers know, and it’s always good to shine a spotlight on the good people of the world—and we’re so glad he’s here. (And I know he’s not here to plug his blog<\/strong><\/a>, but I will say that it’s a wonderful place to visit and that he’s also written beautiful posts about his children that have damn near made me cry.) Opening the post this morning is Through Ice<\/em>: “No idea why {those} bubbles got together, but I’m glad they did…if only for awhile,”<\/font> Jeremy said. And pictured under that is Encased<\/em>. “Water drips off our roof onto a bed of lavender during the day, then freezes as it cools off in the evening.”<\/font> Here’s a bit more from Jeremy (who also celebrated a birthday this week, and I hope I don’t embarrass him by saying that), and then kick back and treat yourself to his utterly beguiling ice-themed photographs. You can click on each image to be taken directly to his Flickr link. <\/p>\n

I don’t really consider myself a photographer in that artsy sort of way. When Jules asked me if I’d share some photos with the 7-Imp crew, I drew a blank. 7-Imp is for amazing art and inspiring authors, not family snapshots<\/strong><\/a>! But she talked me into it, and I was honored. We agreed that we’d choose ten photos to decorate this week’s kicks. Sounds easy, right?<\/p>\n

It was not at all easy. I dug through hundreds of photos in my Flickr sets<\/strong><\/a> and settled on five themes with ten photos in each<\/strong><\/a>, then wimped out and made Jules choose one. I was secretly pleased with her selection, because I’ve been somewhat obsessed with taking photos of ice<\/strong><\/a> this winter. Also, Little Willow<\/strong><\/a> mentioned last week in a comment<\/strong><\/a>: “I\u2019ve never skated (or walked, or done anything) upon ice!” For someone like me who grew up in Canada, spending at least a third of each year skating<\/strong><\/a>, slipping, and sliding on the stuff, that seemed amazing.<\/p>\n

Ice is considered a nuisance, because it makes driving so dangerous, but I’ve grown to love it for its inherent beauty. That beauty is so deliciously random, forming accidentally in infinite ways. Each formation is like a simulation run from an equation, using nothing but gravity, temperature, wind, and water. What could be more elemental? <\/p>\n

In case anyone is curious about the photogeekery, I usually shoot with a Canon 30D DSLR. Most of the ice photos were taken with my all-purpose 28-105mm lens, which works pretty good for macros. I also enjoy shooting film<\/strong><\/a> with an older Minolta X-700, and my everyday camera is a beat-up Canon S2 IS point ‘n shoot, which I used for {the photo opening this post}. I usually take photos close to home in Summerland<\/strong><\/a>, in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley. It’s beautiful here<\/strong><\/a>, but there’s beauty everywhere. That’s what I love about photography — it trains me to see beauty. <\/p>\n

Thanks to Jules and Eisha for giving me my first gallery. I’m a huge fan of Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast, and especially the community of thankfulness that forms around all of our 7-Kicks each week…so this was really too fun to pass up.<\/font><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"Pointy\"<\/a>
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Pointy<\/em>: “We live in an old house without eaves troughs, creating great icicles.
I like the stripes in these ones, like crystal carrots.”<\/font><\/center><\/p>\n

\"Layers\"<\/a>
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Layers<\/em>: “Jumbled chunks with interesting patterns and layers, now mostly melted.”<\/font><\/center><\/p>\n

\"Fangs\"<\/a>
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Fangs<\/em>: “Not so scary, really. Our toddler loves to break these off and lick them.”<\/font><\/center><\/p>\n

\"Trout<\/a>
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Trout Creek<\/em>: “Neat patterns where the bubbly creek rushes below a shelf of ice.”<\/font><\/center><\/p>\n

\"Flames\"<\/a>
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Flames<\/em>: “A fringe of delicate icicles underneath a dock on the lake,
formed by waves splashing up and freezing, as it drips back down.”<\/font><\/center><\/p>\n

\"Curves-discs\"<\/a>
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Curves-discs<\/em>: “Wave action in the lake makes for some interesting patterns along the shore — I like the contrasting shapes.”<\/font><\/center><\/p>\n

\"Forest\"<\/a>
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Forest<\/em>: “I loved the luminescence of this, with the blue ‘trunks’ dark and shaded and the ‘leaves’ above, radiant with light.”<\/font><\/center> <\/p>\n

\"Pancakes\"<\/a>
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Pancakes<\/em>: “I wish you could hear the sound made by a million of these quietly clinking and clicking, as they slowly spin and collide.”<\/font><\/center><\/p>\n

Aren’t those captivating? Many thanks to Jeremy for sharing this morning!<\/p>\n

Oh, and for anyone new, the 7-kicks posts are our weekly meeting ground for taking some time to reflect on Seven(ish) Exceptionally Fabulous, Beautiful, Interesting, Hilarious, or Otherwise Positive Noteworthy Things from the past week, whether book-related or not, that happened to you. Absolutely anyone, of course, is welcome to list kicks — even if, or especially<\/em> if, you’ve never done so before.<\/p>\n

* * * Jules’ kicks * * *<\/strong><\/font><\/center><\/p>\n

1). Jeremy’s photographs. Numero uno. <\/p>\n

2). Someone from School Library Media Activities Monthly<\/strong><\/a><\/em> contacted me a while ago about permission to use a photo of Tricia Tusa from the interview I did with her<\/strong><\/a> in June of last year. I responded to her, and this week — a good while after those emails — I got a copy of the February 2009 issue of the magazine with that photo. But they didn’t just use that photo with 7-Imp’s (and Tricia’s) permission; they included the URL to the interview with a note about how it is filled with photos of her and her studio and her illustrations. <\/p>\n

It’s a kick to me to see the world of blogs and the world of print library resources unite. Doesn’t happen often. <\/p>\n

3). The vegetable cobbler I made this week. <\/p>\n

4). The two doves on our back deck on Monday morning. They sat there for a long while. <\/p>\n

5). This star-studded performance from the mind of author\/illustrator Jarrett J. Krosoczka<\/strong><\/a>, which I’m sure 99% of you all have seen, but it’s a hoot. Adam Rex’s<\/strong><\/a> angst-ridden, under-ten-seconds cameo is my favorite part (hey, I just mentioned him and I’m a blogger. Maybe that will ease some of his worries). Second favorite part: Tony DiTerlizzi’s<\/strong><\/a> human-haired paint brush:<\/p>\n

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6). The interview with Elisa Kleven<\/strong><\/a> at Paper Tigers<\/em>. When I read her answer about the importance of imaginary adventures to a child’s development, I immediately wanted her to be President of All Schools in the Universe. Or something like that. She’s just so wise. <\/p>\n

7). Part A. — A trip to an arts-and-crafts store this week to get my art-crazed four-year-old daughter a big bunch ‘o’ supplies for creating — papers, tissue paper, fabrics, stickers, glitter glue, etc. <\/p>\n

Part B. — On the way there, as she was telling me how much she loves to make art, I told her that her Uncle Donnie, whom she never got to meet, was a very talented artist when he was alive. And, afterwards, she said with great interest, “tell me what else he was good at.” <\/p>\n

Part C. — That she begins every sentence anymore with “ANYway, actually…”<\/p>\n

BONUSES: The very Spring-like weather Tennessee is having right now. A thoughtful surprise from Vivienne Flesher<\/strong><\/a> in the mail. Having a friend<\/strong><\/a> over for dinner on his birthday. And the results of MotherReader’s<\/strong><\/a> hard work. Check it out (click on the image): <\/p>\n

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* * * eisha’s kicks * * *<\/strong><\/font><\/center><\/p>\n

1* Aw, man. I love me some good photography, and these pics are amazing. Nice, Jeremy, very nice indeed.<\/p>\n

2* Jules, that Jarrett J. Krosoczka video is fabulous. I think maybe Tomie dePaola as Mr. Miyagi is my favorite part. Something about the way he holds that brush in his teeth…<\/p>\n

3* Discussions are underway in my Cybils panel<\/strong><\/a>. It’s my favorite part of this process – talking about great books with smart, opinionated, enthusiastic people<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

4* My co-worker and I got to put up another mini-exhibit at work. This one is all about Barack Obama. Since his election is so historically significant, we have a new collection of materials from his campaign, election and inauguration, which we’re displaying in honor of Black History Month. It’s neat thinking about what future historians will have to say when they look back at this moment, you know?<\/p>\n

5* The Amazing Screw-On Head.<\/em><\/strong><\/a> Have you seen it? It’s a pilot for an animated series based on a Mike Mignola (as in Hellboy<\/em><\/strong><\/a>) comic book that came out a couple of years ago. People, it is HILARIOUS. You can watch the whole thing here, but it’s 22 minutes long, so maybe read everyone else’s kicks first:<\/embed>6* My upstairs neighbors just introduced me to The Venture Bros.<\/strong><\/em><\/a>, for even more animated snarkiness.<\/p>\n

7* Did I mention that I got to see Equus<\/strong><\/em><\/a> on Broadway when I went to NYC last weekend? ‘Cause I did.<\/p>\n

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So, how ’bout ya’ll? Anything kicky happen to you this week you’d like to share? We’d love to hear about it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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