In September of 2025, my work is generating the most income it ever has in my career. Yet, I'm being forced to shut down my successul operation, against my will, due to one cause alone: 95% of that revenue is being stolen by piracy and copyright infringement. I've lost more than $1 million to copyright infringement in the last 15 years, and it's finally brought an end to my professional storm chasing operation. Do not be misled by the lies of infringers, anti-copyright activists and organized piracy cartels. This page is a detailed, evidenced account of my battle I had to undertake to just barely stay in business, and eventually could not overcome. It's a problem faced by all of my colleagues and most other creators in the field.
It is so wonderful to read so much about Mrs. Iris. She worked closely with me at our church BBQs, always remembering to get "skins" for her family members. She was so faithful in helping and her smile was infectious. We always laughed that we couldn't get good help to stay with us (we were the chief bottle washers, pork skin baggers & pickled watermelon getters). She never seemed to mind helping. She ALWAYS brought several pies that she had baked and yes, I LOVED her cane. My family will pray for all of you in the loss of your mom, sister, grandma, friend & nana. I will surely miss her. Thank you for sharing a part of your hearts with us. - Posted by Donna from Raleigh
"Behold! I tell you a mystery. We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet." Corinthians 15:51~52.
"For behold, I create new heavens and a new earth..." Isaiah 65:17.
We will meet again in new heavens and a new earth. I will pray for you and your family. - Posted by Luka Lee from Arizona
Iris was a special friend to us at Hollands UMC. - Posted by Judy Best from Raleigh, NC.
What a special lady. She'll be missed at Hollands.
- Posted by Cathy Poole from Garner, NC
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To my regular readers, I offer my apologies for this heavy-handed notice. Unfortunately it has become necessary, so please bear with me!
Please don't copy/upload this site's content to social media or other web sites. Those copies have been a critical problem for me, seriously harming this site and my photography/storm chasing operation by diverting traffic, viewers, engagement and income. "Credit" and "exposure" does not benefit this site or my operation, rather they threaten my ability to cover my operating expenses. Please read my full explanation for this notice here.
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