Marc's Thing

Hello. I’m Marc, and I have things to say.

  • Wow. It’s a lot.

    There’s a lot happening. And it’s happening fast.

    Tumultuous days, with many more to come.

    We only have each other.

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  • Pride

    Carroll Creek Park in Frederick, MD, facing toward South Market Street. The park is decorated for Pride, whcih is about to officially open. In the foreground there are vendor tents, a few people walking along either side of the canal. The park is decorated with rainbow balloon arches over the canal. This photograph is from Frederick Pride 2019.

    A beautiful morning in Downtown Frederick at Carroll Creek Park as Pride is about to officially open in 2019.

    #OnePhotoAndACaption #Photography #Pride #Gay

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  • Pride

    QPOC flag postcards on a white background, sent to me from a mutual! There's a slight red tinted light coming from the right side out of frame.

    I received these cards a few weeks ago from a long-time mutual.

    #OnePhotoAndACaption #Pride #FirstPrideWasARiot #Gay #Equity #Equality #Inclusion

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  • Hiking

    Hiking with the Best Human at Prettyboy Reservoir in Baltimore County.

    #OnePhotoAndACaption #Maryland #Hiking #Photography

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  • YASSS!

    I’m so excited! 🙂

    King of the Hill Season 14 | Credit Sequence Reveal | Hulu

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  • Pride

    This year, may we all learn to better embrace our differences, be more accepting of all LGBTQ+ people, regardless of appearance, ability, or experience. We are all on the same journey together and now more than ever, we need to grow and strengthen our entire community.

    #Community #Gay #Pride #Frederick #OnePhotoAndACaption

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  • Wrapping up a little break

    It’s been nice to have a long break to recharge, and hang out with the Best Human.

    Elijah Craig Single Barrel Bourbon with two glasses over ice.

    This has been a nice long, long weekend, but it’s back to work tomorrow. The break has given me some time to ponder creative energy and outlets, and regroup on some other personal goals that have been long-neglected. I’m feeling recharged, and only have 9 working days before my June vacation, and fewer than 20 days until I’m 55!

    #Whiskey #Thoughts

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  • A great weekend…

    A few highlights from the weekend with the guy! 🙂

    We spent the afternoon out in town and had a great lunch, some good whiskey and treats.

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  • Busy. And clarity of purpose.

    It’s been a bit over a month and I’ve been busy, and… kinda processing my place in my work… in relation to what is currently the present societal situation.

    I love my work. I’ve loved this work more than my 28-year career in media.

    This past week, I was at a work conference. While taking a class toward a certification, I had a moment of clarity. And of purpose.

    The class was about resilience and leadership and was very interactive. During a breakout group we were asked to discuss our most profound “mountaintop moment” and what it meant to each of us.

    In the course of the conversation, I came to realize that everything I did in the previous career, the skills I learned, and all the rest, has led me to be doing the work I do, in this intense, heavily scrutinized, and contentious time.

    It is maybe the first time in my (almost) 55 years that I have ever felt like my work IS my true life’s calling.

    I’m feeling blessed to be part of a community of professionals with an incredible determination and sense of purpose, in spite of, or, maybe because of the challenges we face as a profession, and as a society, and as a nation.

    What a great recharge of my focus and energy!

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  • Monday Morning Music

    For the first time in an age, my “Get Up! Mix” from Apple Music is on-point with the mood and energy I need for a Monday morning!

    Mostly emo, punk, indie, etc. and I’m here for it!

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