Visit with the Boys

David and James

Went to visit the boys yesterday. They are getting over colds, but they seemed in good spirits. Takes more than a head cold to keep them down. James was playing a video game Plants and Zombies. I couldn't figure out the objective - I think the plants eat the zombies, or maybe the other way around - but he was enjoying it.

David is becoming quite the "little brother." They squabble and drive their parents nuts, but they really are sweet and get along most of the time. What can you expect from siblings...and boys.

We'll be going back on Thanksgiving. Lila is preparing dinner for everyone. I admire her gumption. We have lots of dietary restrictions...low salt, low sugar, lactose intolerance, no red meat, no meat at all and so on. It makes menu planning a real challenge. 

Holiday Art Show

The Wall

My Meet-Up group has some art work hanging at Johnny's coffee shop in Carrboro again this year. I had a successful show last year and am hoping to do the same this year...with higher prices. We'll see how it goes. It is very hard for me to price my art. I tend to go low and then everyone else gets mad at me because my stuff sells. I'd rather sell 10 pieces at $1 each than one piece at $10. I mean, what am I gonna do with all this stuff. It will probably just get thrown away eventually.

Art is ridiculously priced. I don't feel like only rich people should be able to afford original art.

I've been painting again. It comes in waves. I don't paint all the time. I have to wait for the Muse and sometimes she's a lazy cow.

A Walk in the Woods

Fine Autumn Day

The weather is spectacular. Absolutely perfect for the middle of autumn. About 50 degrees and sunny. I took the dogs for a hike in the woods behind the house along the logging roads. They stayed with me for most of the walk, then decided to strike off on their own. I guess I'm just too slow for them.

I am happy to note that we didn't see any people or any other living thing for that matter. I suppose the wildlife ran for cover when they heard us crashing through the leaves. I love the fact that we are far enough from civilization to actually experience solitude. Unfortunately I did see signs of human activity--trash. Seems like the humans can't go anywhere or do anything without leaving some of their shit behind. Too bad.

According the the weatherman, we should have excellent weather right on through Thanksgiving. That is something to be grateful for.

Blast from the Past

My first gallery exhibit. What a thrill that was.

https://chapelboro.com/photos/artwalk

A few years back, posing for a picture with my picture.

The gallery is gone now. It was a great experience being able to actually sell my artwork for the first time in a real professional way. My family and friends came out to support me. And a camera crew from Chapelboro interviewed me! yikes. I have to thank Ruth Mennom for encouraging me to join the gallery. God bless you, Ruth. I miss you.