by Mitch Plessner | Apr 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
You’re not alone. To say that these are unprecedented times would be an understatement. The world seems to be out of control and the experts tell us that the best thing we can do is stay inside and practice social distancing. Until now, I’ve never even heard the term....
by Mitch Plessner | May 24, 2019 | Uncategorized
Ten years goes by in the blink of an eye. Doors close and new ones open. On June 1st, 2009, I resigned from my comfortable position at Random House Audio. The act was one of creativity and courage. That end was the beginning of my next life adventure and current...
by Mitch Plessner | Aug 28, 2018 | Uncategorized
As summer winds to a close, and the kids are once again back at school, it’s a great time to focus on getting those special photos in your photo-albums archived. Almost everyone has a stack of photo albums tucked away in a hall closet or gathering dust on a bookshelf...
by Mitch Plessner | Jul 20, 2018 | stress
Feeling a bit frazzled and out of sorts? Welcome to the club! As it turns out, being worried about being stressed is a legitimate concern. Of all the toxins in the world, stress might be one of the most damaging. If untreated, it can lead to chronic inflammation,...
by Mitch Plessner | Jun 21, 2018 | family
Americans love the 4th of July. It’s patriotism, hot dogs, family picnics on a warm summer day, and fireworks. BIG fireworks. What’s not to love? But there’s a lot you may not know about this laid-back summer holiday. Settle in; it’s about to get interesting. July 4th...
by Mitch Plessner | May 21, 2018 | weddings
Weddings are known to be a tough gig in the world of photography/videography. Wedding snafus are legendary, as are the tales about dead camera batteries malfunctioning equipment, and memory cards that fail. It’s a lot of responsibility to be the guy/girl who is...
by Mitch Plessner | Apr 22, 2018 | family
When you grow up with 2 siblings, life isn’t always a cake walk. Truth is, my sisters, Jan and Ellen, were generally awesome, but it wasn’t until I grew up that I realized their true value. The last time we had all traveled together was back in 1974, when our parents...
by Mitch Plessner | Jan 16, 2018 | Uncategorized
There are some lessons we learn in childhood that end up serving us for the rest of our lives. As a Boy Scout, the motto “Be Prepared” sounded simplistic. As an adult, I came to realize it is anything but. Living through the outbreak of fires in Southern California,...
by Mitch Plessner | Dec 19, 2017 | Uncategorized
It’s been a year for the record books, no matter where you live. We are grateful for all we have, yet are keenly aware that so many have lost so much. Fires raging, hurricanes blowing, earth shaking; it hardly feels like the time to be celebrating. But the truth is …...
by Mitch Plessner | Oct 24, 2017 | Halloween, memories
Halloween has always been special to my fun-loving family. Growing up, I thought everyone’s dad dressed up like a clown for Halloween. In 1976 when I was working at McDonald’s, dad helped me dress up for work when I drew the Halloween shift. He pulled out his...
