Ars Gratia Artis

I admit. I have been “cheating,” using the quick interludes with my camera to substitute for writing out my thoughts. The problem with this, of course, is that they slip out so randomly when I do that.
So, first, a little project reportage:

How doth thy garden grow?

The last few moments of working on the November installment [...]

Man decorates basement with $10 worth of Sharpie.
Michael’s comment? “If you used an opaque projector, you could knock that out pretty quick.”
Hm.
I drew on the walls well into adulthood. Then I decided I wanted to be able to take my pictures with me, and I started using paper, instead. However, I’ve been feeling the itch [...]

The cat has 2 brain cells. When she rubs them together, they spark. Just sayin’.

I went to archery last night, shot briefly. Because of the back injury, I could not keep it up long. One of the funny-odd things that have happened in the course of my life is this: the Archery Marshall, Bill (William of Mann), was a Chemical Officer in the Army; he’s a bit older than [...]

A little hello movie:

Jamaica. 30 Oct 08.
it is about 1845 here; 2 hous ahead of home and yet I am as tired as can be after rising at 0330 to dress, get to the airport, and travel all day. I have phone service, so I suppose I could surf the net a little, if I [...]

It’ll be a much prettier sight than it was in ‘68.
Huh. I close my eyes and I can still see the cars rolling over, cover my ears and hear Daly say “Law and order will be maintained.” I was five then. That nightmare made an impression.
Wisconsin was called for Obama at 8:01 local time, [...]

I participated in Wisconsin’s early vote, so my ballot was cast 28 October:

Today, in the United States, is your last chance. Go Vote. Do it now.