Monthly Archives: August 2023

What does one do when he misses THREE buses within a half block? Well, you drop by Neon Movies and grab a popcorn to go and head to the concert at Levitt Pavilion. And upon learning it was a “to-go” … Continue reading →

It’s an ordinary Saturday morning. The sun is out with a slight overcast or haze, and there’s a strong enough wind to offset the humidity and 81 degrees. It’s an ordinary day. I do not feel sad and I guess … Continue reading →

DAILY ART QUOTE! “It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see.” Henry David Thoreau Artist Daniel Garber painted landscapes en plein air, direct from nature itself.

I’ve been listening, half watching a delightful documentary about the typewriter, which is streaming on Pluto History Channel. Of the several authors interviewed, David McCullough was featured, describing how he wrote every bit of his published work on his favorite … Continue reading →

Sunday afternoon and evening lessons were fantastic, and I met the two new voice students. They will be an excellent fit. 2 AM, the rain showers began, and maintained a steady dance tapping on the deck outside my bedroom. I … Continue reading →

Dreary and damp are the two best words to describe this uneventful, gloomy morning. It rained steadily throughout a large portion of the night, but it ceased by the time I woke at 6:15 AM. Due to mowing the yard, … Continue reading →

Rain. Lots and lots of rain throughout Monday. Within fourteen hours, my backyard, which was presentable, looks way overgrown and untidy. The rain did reduce the humidity and allowed cooler breezes to move across the valley and this made for … Continue reading →

The day dragged. I’d check the clock, thinking it would be closer to a certain time and it would be two hours off. The rain and gloomy sky did not help as it it seemed to weigh down the day … Continue reading →

Emma Eleonora Meyer (Danish painter) 1859 – 1921Et Interieur fra den Kgl. Porcellainsfabrik (Women Decorating Porcelain at Den Kgl. Porcelænsfabrik (Royal Copenhagen)), 1895oil on canvas58 x 80 cm. (22.83 x 31.5 in.)signed and dated E. M. 95private collection© photo Bruun … Continue reading →

The sun has had a losing battle with the clouds, but it’s a remarkably comfortable day for early August. The muggy breeze doesn’t hesitate in its path to keep the trees dancing, the wind chimes singing, and the humidity less … Continue reading →

Beautiful! The summer “feels” are plentiful and I am loving my time working from the deck. The FabFive is having a superb day, too, and Chief has been enjoying some slightly measured chase time with Col. Deeds, as well as … Continue reading →

It’s moving in on 10:30 AM and I feel well rested for the day which includes a meeting, some minimal housecleaning, and watching drum and bugle corps compete at Centerville High School’s SOARING SOUNDS. The weather is cooperating, and we’ve … Continue reading →

At Noon, this beautiful Thursday, the temperature has nearly hit its high point of 85 degrees. Two more degrees to go. Last night, still feeling a bit dejected for missing the drum corps contest, I left the deck and turned … Continue reading →

Thursday, August 3rd, Col. Deeds will be 9 months old. And it is the 6 month anniversary of his GOTCHA DAY at The Haasienda.

It’s definitely not the evening I anticipated the past several days but I’m comfortable and enjoying the breeze on the deck, and especially, the loving attention from The FabFive. For a week, I’ve been excited to attend the annual SOARING … Continue reading →