This little bird truly amazed me as it seemed to come to the window to tell me it was here and that I should go out with some suet treats. It never came onto my hand, but would land on a branch and pick off a bit of suet that I offered.
Archives for February 2014
Musicians Are Not Sports Heroes
Any idiot can make up jazz, direct an orchestra or write music and sing dumb songs. We need to start really appreciating pro sports athletes instead of complaining about not getting paid for something anyone could do.
Departure Lounge to the Imagine Nation
This is one of the strangest phenomena I’ve ever seen. Is it possible that a cloud is shaped like a rainbow?
How to Upcycle Old Furniture
What do you do if you need some new furniture for your home and can’t afford one of those expensive pieces from a brand name store? Want to get your hands dirty while creating a beautiful focal piece for your home? You may want to consider upcycling furniture.
Light Painting at the Truck Inn Truckstop, Interstate 80
Auditing a night photography class taught by Steve Harper at The Academy of Art in San Francisco, I was immediately floored by the moonlit time-exposure aesthetic and took my first baby-steps in photography . . . by doing 8-minute exposures of abandoned Route 66 buildings under the full moon.
Beyond Obsessed – A Raw Focus on Life and Art
“Photography is exciting but to be really good you must have a desire to learn and not be afraid to look through the lens and capture something you never imagined before. Value quality over quantity. Make a difference in the world by sharing your unique perspective.” Jazmin Million
FACE to FACE: The Olympic Dreams of Tayler Wilton and John Leslie
Unless you have traveled down that road yourself, it’s hard to imagine just how hard a journey it is to become an Olympic or Paralympic athlete. The dedication, commitment and personal cost to these athletes is beyond what most of us will ever experience.
Woodwynn Farms: Labyrinth, Peace Sanctuary Sculpture Park
Labyrinths are not like a maze. A maze is confusing. Labyrinth’s on the other hand, are a place where you can’t get lost. You simply follow the path and trust the process. It is a metaphor for life. They have been around for several thousand years.
Tarmac Meditations #142: The Road Back
They imply doing, accomplishment and unforeseen results.
An Inspiring Journey in the World of Fantasies and Abstractions
Sometimes I am deeply inspired by the colors, light or glamor of an exotic locale, or a memorable experience on a journey. In “Santa Fe Holiday,” I used color, texture and form to create a fanciful, inviting scene that attempts to exude the feelings I experienced in person.