Day 2421: A no image blog? Imagine.

(imagine some good art here)

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Click here for Claude Debussy, The Girl with the Flaxen Hair.

then click back on this blog tab or here to listen as you browse, or not?

Doing dishes this morning, I looked out at the bluest sky.

Sometimes I just need to stop and enjoy what is in front of me.


(imagine the great photo of today's blue sky)
 

We had days and days of rain, and I like the rain.

Yesterday was cloudy, as if it wasn't done yet.

Today it was like a celebration.


(imagine the bare tree with little nubs for the future)

 

Outside my front door is a fruitless apple tree.

It is almost two storied high, lush and full in summer.

Gradually dropping yellow leaves before Christmas.

And today it's getting ready for spring, there are buds.

(imagine the up view of the bare tree against the blue sky)

I apologize, my jazzy laptop will not upload images tonight.

I have unplugged, rebooted, all that jazz, no luck.

It's like when something isn't like normal,

doesn't make sense & I feel like I am making a mistake?

2,420 days with images, 1 without!

Thank you for your patience, 

I hope to be normal soon?

 

A smile for Wednesday ...




( Please imagine... I had a really good one for you, here. I did!)

Day 2204: My lowest bill ever.

Colette: china marker, gesso on cardboard

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Colette: china marker on cardboard

A humble square of packing cardboard, with a tear and text.

I loved it, and started scribbling with a china-marker.

I liked the bizarre hair & face in shadow.

The text is always a plus to my eyes.

I almost stopped, but thought gesso might help.

An uneven wash of gesso, did what I hoped for.

Do you like one better?

The most read blog I have ever done was in 2016, here.

I have always been amazed, puzzled, but 

also appreciative, and it was partly about Costco.

Today, after 4 other errands, I headed for my local Costco.

I knew I was in trouble, parking at the farthest corner.

It was morning, so I thought I might beat the masses. Wrong.

Something about back-to-school shopping?

I was single minded. Determined to get in and out.

I only needed water. I buy 4 cases to last 2 months.

The trouble is that I can't lift a case.

I have to wait & snag an employee to help me, and Bob did.

Costco ceiling

 

The next obstacle was to check out, sixth in line.

My lowest bill ever.  Accomplished because I went 

straight to the water & didn't go down any aisles of temptation.

Once at the exit, I again had to ask for help loading. 

Jim was kind to load the cases into my car.

 Once home, no more helpers, 

so after 8pm when it cooled down,

I cut open each case ...

I unload 6 at a time, and re-stacked in my garage 

ready for the upcoming months.

Not too exciting, just an every two month happening.

Some days I need to draw on what happened?

Thanks for your patience.

A smile for Wednesday ...

Day 1657: What I did with my rainy day.

ink brush, watercolor & collage

I usually train Mondays, but will go on Tuesday instead.

You see it's raining & I have new duck boots!

I've always wanted duck boots, and when WW & I 

went shopping (here) she talked me into splurging.

Okay, she didn't have to work too hard.

Weather-ready, I went out in the rain to check on my lil' tree.

I've been wanting to show it to you ... I rescued him. 

Actually he survived coming up through a tiny asphalt crack.

You've seen them right? And wonder if they will make it?

A while ago I eased him up & out of the crack and 

planted him in this pot, where he seems to be just fine.

He's doubled in height, I'll keep you informed.

I have a lot of jade plants enjoying the rain,

and other succulents.

I prefer low-maintenance ...

in my plants & people.

On to Edwards Marketplace Stadium Theaters ... 

cheaper on Mondays.

Checked my parking ... I'm going to a show.

Lion, the movie some of you highly recommended.

And you were right, it was excellent.

Here's a trailer:  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RNI9o06vqo

I was early and had my seating choice which was ...

front row so I could look at my cool boots.

reflection in a parking lot puddle, i photo

Above is my favorite close-up of the day.

This is the way I shot it, catching the reflection at right angle.
Another fun rainy day.
 

A smile for Tuesday ...

Day 1628: Surviving Kangeiko!

young man, ink drawing, watercolor & junk mail collage postcard

Surviving Kangeiko!(see here)

Not that hard really.

Once you get up at 4:30AM and drive to the beach.

It was warmer this year, and the sunrise was spectacular.

I kept thinking this is what I miss ...

when I sleep in each morning.

To protect my iPhone from sand & water, 

I didn't have it with me during our workout.

photo by Darren Yamasaki

So all my pictures are of the happy faces afterwards.

If it looks a bit like a family album, it is.

Thank you Demura Sensei for our family.

A smile for Monday ...