Month: February 2026

THE CHANGING SEASON

The Changing Seasons, February 2022 This was the first month I can remember where I did more drawing than photography. It was just as well. We don't usually go out much this time of year, and this year, after two years of lockdowns, we've been even more unmotivated than usual. The Drawings I did portraits of … Continue reading THE CHANGING SEASON

LAST ODD SQUARE: TRIO OF NIGHT MAURAUDERS

THREE HUNGRY BANDITS ON A FENCE Where did all that food go? The raccoons stole it! Sometimes, they stole the whole feeder and spirited it into the woods. We have never found all the things they stole, but somewhere, in raccoon hollow -- our feeders live on. And then there were three... And now, until … Continue reading LAST ODD SQUARE: TRIO OF NIGHT MAURAUDERS

BACK WHEN STARS WERE STARS – GARRY ARMSTRONG

It's getting close to the Academy Awards time. This year, it's March 15, but the buzz is on about the contenders. Who'll win, who should win, who's been snubbed, who'll be wearing what, etcetera ad nauseam. This time of year used to be an exciting period for me. As a lifelong movie lover, the Oscars … Continue reading BACK WHEN STARS WERE STARS – GARRY ARMSTRONG

SKETCHBOOK 25 – REMEMBERING GIBBS

We lost two dogs during the first long lockdown. First, we lost Gibbs, who was fine, and then, without any warning, died between three and four in the afternoon. He didn't appear sick, and the vet said it was probably some kind of heart event. Dogs don't have heart attacks like people, but they get … Continue reading SKETCHBOOK 25 – REMEMBERING GIBBS

THREE CHRYSANTHEMUMS ON THE SQUARE

What are the odds . . . . A square of three Chrysanthemums enjoying a gentle spray of water on a warm summer's day It's comforting to see these bright flowers on a day this cold and icy. I know spring will come, but right now, it seems a terribly long time away. I keep posting … Continue reading THREE CHRYSANTHEMUMS ON THE SQUARE

SOLOMON’S SEAL

FOTD – February 27 – Solomon's Seal Every spring, one of the first of the wildflowers to appear is Solomon's Seal. This is purely a wildflower. They were growing along the edge of our woods. I encouraged them by giving them room to grow and pulling out a lot of other weeds. There are variations on … Continue reading SOLOMON’S SEAL

A MAN & HIS DOG – SQUARE ODDS

The Square Odds I had the camera in my hand, and Garry had the Duke in his lap. There commenced a bit of a power struggle as Garry tried to get the Duke to settle down, and the Duke tried to get his feet under him -- the place Duke best likes to have his … Continue reading A MAN & HIS DOG – SQUARE ODDS

THINKING BEST IS BEST THINKING

Fandango’s Provocative Question #158 An interesting question. Because I often do my best thinking on the fly, but my best planning overnight. When and where do you do your best thinking? Why is that? I do my most intelligent thinking while I am doing other things, often while cooking or cleaning. Or writing. I do my … Continue reading THINKING BEST IS BEST THINKING

SHARING MY WHAT?

SHARE YOUR WORLD 2-21-2022 I have a headache. I'll be right back. First, I need a couple of Excedrin. I got two Excedrin, but lost them between the kitchen and the living room. Considering it's just about 12 feet from the closet where I keep the Excedrin in the kitchen, to the living room where I … Continue reading SHARING MY WHAT?

SKETCHBOOK 24: IVY, ORCHIDS, AND A PORTRAIT

I drew the orchids a while ago, but I didn't like them enough to post them. But I looked at them today and decided they aren't bad. More to the point, parts of the picture are good. Other parts? Not so much. I like the bud on the left, not thrilled with the bottom of … Continue reading SKETCHBOOK 24: IVY, ORCHIDS, AND A PORTRAIT