Lisa Mertins’ Life Illustrated » 2008 » December

Bittersweet Goodbye

Here’s somebody that’s glad to see ’08 behind her. What with the losing of one family, living at a shelter and meeting Mr. Mertins. Don’t let the look fool you. It took only a week for her to feel brash enough to jump on the couch with me… It’s a look that perfectly captures my [...]

Holiday, Celebrate!

Merry Christmas internets! And happy Hanukka too. Despite my horrid flu, I’m off to deck our halls and chasing crazy ’08 outta here. There’s BIG plans for ’09 on good ol’ Life Illustrated. Can’t wait…

Rape of Europa, Lisa Style

My sensibilities are not too Christmassy yet, and I’m feeling sort of guilty about that so here’s a more cheerful post and image. This piece is a relic from the Register about the Euro coming to Europe.

“Rape of Europa” Documentary

I just finished this detailed look at Hitler and the Nazi’s attempt to plunder all of Europe for it’s art treasures. My puny words can’t do the film justice. See it when you can!

Dusky Christmastime At Disneyland

As you can see, I still don’t know a thing about photography. I had to stand VERY still while the shutter was open. But I sort of like this dreamy/spooky image of the Walt Disney statue with Mickey. My visit during the “Candlelight Ceremony” (description courtesy of allears.net) last Sunday wasn’t very fun. The crowds [...]