I was suppose to be here, in Clear Lake, Iowa this weekend. I had my room reservation at AmerikInn right on the lake, for a year in advance. I saw this Festival highlighted on CBS Sunday Morning last year. I added it to my bucket list. They had me at the word “color”. But then …
If we lived in England, we would be attending functions that celebrate the new years’ first signs of Springtime. In fact, right now? The Snowdrops would have actually nearly finished their blooming season. The National Garden Scheme is England and Wales way to not only see, enjoy, and learn from other people’s private yards (gardens), …
I have long been intrigued by the creative genius that goes behind logos. A high school buddy, in our Art class, wrote – in block font – the word NIXON, making the O into a reel-to-reel tape- record reel. Obviously I was impressed: I still remember that. So when I saw this logo for the …
Ah, the warmth of sunlight was immediately felt, and seen, walking into this little country church. I had been asked to tune their piano for their upcoming Christmas worship services. But what I didn’t expect was this beautiful generations-old stained glass nave with works of art windows. I was taken back by the details, the …
I’m back in New York for a short time. I’ll share how I do this economically in a later post. But for now, know this: when they call this show Spectacular, they’ve nailed it. I’ve been to lots of grand shows, but this certainly ranks among the best. Ever. It started when I saw the …
I never really took much interest in mosaic art work until we saw amazing work in Italy. Slowly, I’ve not only begun learning and enjoying it more, but I’ve begun doing some stained glass mosaic on my own. None of these are my works, but they inspire me. Theres a mosaic stained glass artist in …
San Antonio River Walk. Best known of them. But there’s others, many others. I’ve always enjoyed running on them: great paths with fine landscaping. Safe, night or day runs. There’s a few favorite however I’ve especially enjoyed. I love Providence and Newport, Rhode Island in the summer. Ah, what a great little state! Taking classes …
She’s my age. So is her husband. They’ve raised their own 2 children. Empty nesters now. “Why”, I asked, “would you adopt these 2 very young children?” Her answer astounded me. Her husband was one of 5 children, separated in the 1960s when their Mom over-dosed and died. He remained unadopted, spent the rest of …
Remember them? Grouchy old bush-like hair brows cusses critical of everything and everyone? I liked ’em, you liked ’em, everybody liked ’em. Why? Because we knew some real life curmudgeons exactly like these old boys. And we liked the likes of Kermit. His innate ability to let Miss Peggy roll off his wet back was …
Night time stories… Feel good, Mindfulness Old time radio theater gone? Not completely. Google BBC Radio 4. Under categories click drama. There you will fine an amazing menu of great radio plays, books being read, etc., my favorites are usually 15 minute series under Books at Bedtime. But, suit yourself, find what interests you, anything …
