New Name, New Site: EpochCatcher Evolves into Tidewater Teddy

Hello, universe!!! I’ve been slowly transitioning everything from EpochCatcher to Tidewater Teddy. EpochCatcher was the original name of my organization/company/brand/site, and I used it for many years. It was a … Continue reading New Name, New Site: EpochCatcher Evolves into Tidewater Teddy

The Loud, Smart, and Beautiful Cockatoos of Australia

Looking more like stars of a 1980s punk band, cockatoos are loud, wacky parrots. If you don’t own one yourself, you’ve probably seen one in a pet store or dancing … Continue reading The Loud, Smart, and Beautiful Cockatoos of Australia

Do Fish Sleep?

Have you ever watched fish swimming around in an aquarium and wondered if they needed sleep? Surely, they have to rest sometimes, right? Well, yes, they do, but it’s not … Continue reading Do Fish Sleep?

Mudskippers: Fish That Can Walk on Land

This is a mudskipper: Adorable little gremlin, isn’t it? These odd fish are members of the goby family, but they’re different from other gobies in a variety of ways. First, … Continue reading Mudskippers: Fish That Can Walk on Land

Two Months in Australia.

Well, I’ve officially been in Australia for two months. Since arriving here, time has traveled at a strange pace. Sometimes, days have passed like weeks, and other times, days have … Continue reading Two Months in Australia.

“I’ve Lost My Bank Card Overseas!!! What Do I Do?!”

So you’re traveling overseas, wallowing in current experiences and future memories, when you open your wallet and discover your credit/debit card is gone!!! You only have about $40 in cash, … Continue reading “I’ve Lost My Bank Card Overseas!!! What Do I Do?!”

Adventures in Oz

First of all, I should warn all who read this that this blog post is unusually long, but that’s because I’ve done A LOT, since I arrived in Australia three … Continue reading Adventures in Oz

Teddy Fotiou – Wildlife Excursions

My work is up at Pfac (the Peninsula Fine Arts Center) in Newport News, Virginia.  Twelve of my photos are featured in the Halsey Gallery.  You can preview them here.  The show … Continue reading Teddy Fotiou – Wildlife Excursions