While going to my cousin Marks facebook page page I discovered 75 Niceley's entered. I don't know why but this astounds me!

More San Francisco

This is from a series of note cards I did in San Francisco in the 80s. I sold them as a Street Artist at Fisherman's Warf .

Alec Stern

One of Alec Sterns excellent San Francisco drawings

All Right !

Last night we went to our monthly neighborhood watch meeting. As usual our community police officer came to give his report. On our way in we had noticed his car parked in the lot because it was a new white Dodge
Challenger with a big Hemi v8 in it ( Some Police cars used here are privately owned) . Talking to him later he said he used to have a Mustang. This reminded me of something that happened several weeks ago.
Driving home from the grocery we were passed(on the right) by someone who must have been doing 70 in a 45 zone. As he roared around us I shouted where is a cop when you need one! Shortly after that we passed our officer in his mustang pulling that jerk over!! It was a really great fist pumping ALL RIGHT !!moment.
It was just as enjoyable relating the story to him last night !

The Sea

Having grown up in Indiana for 25 years , I never imagined that I would become so attached to the sea. I suppose it is understandable however , considering that I have lived at the edge of it for longer than that.

Sunrise , Sunset?

From Hawaii The Big Island of Fire and Ice

This excellent shot from Trains Magazine was taken by Joel Jensen . It records a Union Pacific Challenger steam engine as it pops into view between two covered hoppers on a passing train. What timing!

The real Kenny G (Kenny Garret)

Long way off

Hurricane season started here on June 1. Since then more that one storm has formed in the waters off Mexico and made their way towards us . Fortunately most have not made it this far for various reasons . During the past week one did get here but was so weakened it did not amount to much. The storm in the chart above is the latest and should be here the middle of next week. It is interesting following them on the NOAA Hurricane center (the source of the chart) but when they officially reach the central Pacific sector
that changes. Then its just nerve racking. Seems as if November 1 (end of hurricane season) is a long way off!

Portmeirion whimsy

There are little whimsical sights every where you look in the Portmeirion village. http://www.virtualportmeirion.com/

Simon knows cats very well!

From my scrapbook

Going through a folder of "stuff " I ran across this vinyl lp dust cover (or want is left of it). I have lost track of the artist's name but still have his wonderful work.

essence

Received this card years ago and have always loved the drawing. It really is the essence of a cat!

Edinburgh's Military Tatoo http://www.edinburgh-tattoo.co.uk/translations/index.html is a stirring performance held in the Castle's esplanade. The ceremony begins at dusk when the Castle's front gates open and Bagpipe bands begin to march out as as if right out of History. I get goose bumps just remembering it.

This country is going nuts!

from the common dreams page http://www.commondreams.org/

07.20.09 - 11:15 PM

Would You Like Cup Holders With Your Kalashnikov AK-47?

Fearful of crime, meth freaks, and President Obama, a Missouri car dealer is offering a gift certificate for an AK-47 assault rifle to anyone who buys a pick-up. Mark Muller, president of Max Motors, dismisses the notion "we are all cross-eyed rednecks down here," and says business is brisk.

"This is about the right of defending me and my family. I have a loaded gun in my pocket now and one in the glove locker of the car with a 12-round clip in it. My wife also carries a weapon."

fervor

Nottso Long ago

Absolutely Magnificant!

Fascinating to see how many times the main rhythmic motif is used throughout the movement

In the forest again. In our ongoing reforestation project we are trying to establish walking paths.
This is not easy in more than one way. There are many hidden soft spots in the ground.Plants develop a mat of roots over a hole that can give way sometimes causing to a horrible feeling that the next stop is china . There are lava tubes in this area so it is possible to fall into one. After finding a possible trail path it has to be weeded . Never the less it is rather satisfying.