To quote GLaDOS, I'm still alive.
 
To say the last few months have been challenging would be a great understatement, and I suspect that's one of the first things I'll be writing about in the coming weeks. And yes, I plan on posting more writing. I know, you've probably heard this song and dance before, all dozen or so of you who keep checking out this web site. There are also new photos on the way as well.
 

It wasn’t my first trip to the ER at Integris Baptist Medical Hospital, and all of my previous visits ended with a simple prescription, some relatively easy discharge orders and a future appointment with my primary care physician. I assumed they’d put in an IV, maybe use some antibiotics, and before I knew it I’d be out the door, with little more than the co-pay to worry about. In short, I expected the doctors to give me the magic pill.

No folks, esdeem.com has not already been abandoned.
 
In reality, I've been in the hospital for two weeks, making it impossible to update the site in any way. I'm back at home now, so hopefully we'll get back on a regular schedule soon. Thanks for your patience!

There's a popular perception that guys forget important dates. I guess I'm an exception to the rule. Every year, as the 9th of September appears on the calender, I'm reminded of how fortunate I am. That day remains ingrained in my psyche, because that's the day that started me on the road to being a better person. That's the day I confessed my love for someone who lived half a country away, and despite my widely professed convictions, I wondered if I'd ever see her in person.

It happened innocently enough, on one of our weekly grocery trips. It's practically tradition that, as we approach the checkout lines, we'll remember one thing we forgot, and dash back through the store to find it. I wove my wave through the aisles, until I came across the item, though what it was eludes me at the moment. Because, as I turned back to the front of the store, I saw someone familiar beside one aisle.

“Hey Steve.”

Growing up in a land-locked state, the closest we came to seafood was the occasional catfish fry, or fast food places like Captain D's or Long John Silver's. So it was a big deal when Red Lobster arrived in our town(which might be indicative of how much of a cultural mecca Lawton was). Not only did Red Lobster offer a greater variety, not everything was fried. It felt like walking into a different world.

“Why would you do that?”

It's been a long time coming, but esdeem.com is finally back up and running, and with some fresh updates! New images have been added to the gallery, new sections in About, and the writing section has been completely revamped. So feel free to take a look around and let me know what you think!
 

I officially received the okay earlier today, so I have some very exciting news here at esdeem.com! 
 
As of today, I have created a new gallery on the web site, listed under Red Panda Network. 100% of the proceeds from prints sales of every photo in this gallery will benefit the Red Panda Network. Over time, I plan to add more photos to the gallery, including items currently in the Red Panda gallery, new photos from zoo trips and new digitally colored pieces.

esdeem.com is now live! Feel free to take a look around, and tell us what you think! If you have trouble connecting, the server name might take time to propogate, so you can reach the site at esdeem.wildhybrid.com until then.
 
Also, if any visitors happen to be at Izumicon in Midwest City, you can stop by and say hi at the Wild Hybrid & Phantasy Forge table in Artist's Alley.