The Poe Toaster

Every year on Edgar Allan Poe's birthday, a mysterious figure known as The Poe Toaster, sneaks into the Westminster grave site and leaves roses and half a bottle of cognac on Poe's grave. This photo shows the last remaining Poe fans waiting outside of Poe's grave to get a glimpse of the Toaster. It was 13 degrees outside. One by one we succumbed to the cold and retreated to the warmth of our homes, hotel rooms, or vehicles. No one saw the Toaster. Happy Birthday Edgar!!

Rob and Poe

Here I am in Baltimore Maryland with my buddy Edgar Allan Poe. I was here on a road trip for Poe's 200th birthday celebration. I think it was 16 degrees outside. Now go to www.Poestories.com

Edgar Allan Poe 200th Birthday

Edgar Allan Poe fans gather in Westminster Hall for Edgar Allan Poe's 200th Birthday celebration in Baltimore, Maryland. To learn more about Poe or read some of his famous short stories, visit www.Poestories.com.

Piano and Poe

I went on a road trip to Baltimore, Maryland for Edgar Allan Poe's 200th birthday and I stopped to visit my friend Kellen. Among other things, she is quite an awesome pianist. She's also a Poe fan. =)

Gator Jerky

Driving back from Tampa, I pass through Yeehaw Junction. At some point in history, people thought this intersection of State Roads 60 and 441 would become a booming little town. It didn't happen. Gas stations that were on three of the four corners have all been torn down. Tall weeds grow where the car wash used to be. The only things remaining are the Desert Inn and a guy selling "P-Nuts" and Gator Jerky out of his 1978 Ford pickup.

Queen of Hearts???

My wacky friend Courtney Christopherson is a makeup artist. She wanted to do a random photo shoot one night and here's the result. You can see her work at www.TheInnovativeArtist.com.

A Pair of Hideous Dwarves!

My friend Laura was reading an old comic at the coffeehouse and we were amused.

New Year's Eve, 11:11

New Year's Eve is not one of my favorite holidays. My friends tell me that's just because I don't drink a lot. I was actually at a party down the street but I was bored. I was wishing I was out in the middle of the woods somewhere, dancing around a bonfire. I resorted to taking random pictures of whatever I could find. This photo reflects what I was thinking about. =)