The ninth day of the third month of the year of Emergence

Interesting that in this world of high tech, max speed, instant decisions and gratification, that some photo requests are still for the simplest of things.

For instance, today an image of water and snow with some mist was requested for a text book.  The thought to teach about the three states of water using something natural.  Who woulda thought!  Simple.

But then maybe this is what's needed today.  A little simplicity for the young skulls of mush to absorb whilst their teachers are off to march somewhere.  No, no rant here just disgust!  We teach our kids and grand kids to grow up a certain way so that they can take over, hopefully exhibiting some of the values we hold dear. Then they watch their leaders of goverment run off to a motel accros the state line so as not to have to do a job they were elected to do.  A system, which is basically so corrupt, teaches the kids something else contrary to our beliefs.  I do pray for our country every day.  And where the system lacks, we must pick up the slack.

THE 8TH DAY OF THE 3RD MONTH OF THE YEAR OF EMERGENCE

JUST DOWN THE ROAD A PIECE

Just a hoot over the holler from "Pigeon Forge" lies the town of Gatlinburg, Tenn.  Just a small town in the Smoky Mountains with a full moon.

The 7th day of the third month of the year of emergence

This past trip to Washington, DC helped to get my warped mind to composing thoughts not too far from sanity (for a change).  Well, if you grew up in the fifties and early sixties sanity was a little different than today (I think).  At least my perspective of it was different.

The hotel in DC cost almost five hundred a night and a dinner at the hotel restaurant for two pushed a hundred plus without drinks and we all know what gas costs for a thousand mile drive.

I am also looking to put together a fishing trip this spring for my son and grandson.   Just a three day thing.  Maybe New Hampshire on the big lake, or perhaps Canada on the Thousand Islands, or Maine on the famed Moosehead Lake. 

The meeting of the annual "Deuces, One Eyed-Jacks and Boat Ride Club" is probably a thing of the past after 43 years, so that fishing slot is open.  I checked out a boat rental on the big lake in NH and they want over three hundred a day.  A guide who would provide a boat and a day's fishing is pushing five hundred a day.  I don't need a guide just a boat and a place to stay.  Cheapest motel looks like one ten a night.  Most likely a thousand for a three day journey consisting of two days in a car and one in a boat.  Not sure about all that.

I remember when my dad said that three bucks a week allowance was too much.  Do kids get allowances these days?  Wonder?  Do you remember getting a weekly allowance?  Always earned mine for chores.  Child labor laws never applied and I look back now and am absolutely amazed what my dad got for a lousy three bucks.  Lawn, hedge clipping, weeding the gardens, washing the car, being nice to my sister.....all for three bucks.  Now that won't even buy a gallon of gas.

It would probably cost as much today to build this covered bridge in Chadd's Ford, Pennsylvania as the mega bridge in Charleston, South Carolina.

Seems that the more things change the more some things never change, but still cost more.  I noted last night a pound of bacon at the super market cost almost seven dollars.  And the inflation is just beginning to be talked about, even though it's been happening for the past few years. Bumpy ride coming folks!

Pretty day here today though. Sixties this morning and the sun's out.  Rain yesterday cleaned everything off.  Next thing to complain about will be the pollen which should be starting soon.  But, hey the glass is still half full!

The sixth of march of the year of Emergence

RAIN AND QUIET!

For those who are newcomers to this blog and who are curious about the "Year of Emergence", you will have to go to the first day of the year to understand the meaning of the title.  Also remember to double click on the images I use here for full screen presentations which look better than the entry page. 

It is raining here in Cayce, SC this morning and the temp is 63.  Was pleasant and quiet until one of the 800 dogs that live within a one block range started to go off and bark.  Honestly one goes off and they all start.  I do truly live in a kennel.

But when the mutts are quiet, it is nice to simply sit back and listen to the rain knowing that it helps to conjure up all kinds of excuses not to get some work done.

But maybe, just maybe, the rain and quiet might gin up some creativity.  Just have to sit back and see where all this goes.  Happy Sunday everybody!

The fifth day of the third month in the year of Emergence

More entries into the "Fine Art America" website.  You will need to go back often as I will be adding more galleries and images next week.  At that site you can not only find fantastic art, but can order any image from note card size and up framed or not as you like.  Appreciate you all taking a look and telling your friends about this one stop source for good art work.

Remember, you can double click the image above for a full screen size which actually looks better than on the blog.  The new site is listed on the right side of this page.  Have a great week end everyone.

The fourth of March in the year of Emergence

INTERESTING POSITIONING

The commerce building in Washington DC as reflected in the eye of Ronald Reagan.  Or is that just my imagination?

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The third of the third of Emergence

Well, I have been dutifully and metaphorically slapped awake by my daughter. My lethargic blog entries will now be a thing of the past.  At least, until the next episode of writers block, aka laziness hits.

I spent Monday and Tuesday in DC.  Tuesday morning I walked what felt like six miles taking random photographs and getting some requisite shots which I had not here-to-fore made to my own liking.  The first is of the White House.  I am not sure at this point whether the fence is there to keep the inmates in or the public out.  Your call, but it is a shame that the beautiful old house cannot be seen in a more pleasant setting.  All the fencing and barricades speak so badly to our times and not so well of people in general.  Sure doesn't look or feel like the "Peoples House".

It was downright cold at seven in the morning, and like a fool I wasn't dressed right for low forties or high thirties.  Speaking of dressing it is apparent when one looks around the hotels that black suits and white shirts are the fashion for men.  Black suits for women as well.  Sure hope they weren't all in mourning for the country, but that maybe a rant best left for a different time.  Made me want to get my jeans and boots on and stomp through the lobbies saying this is what an American really looks like. I did get to walk around the Washington Memorial (again) and boy that site is huge.  Especially when you have to get back to the bathrooms at the hotel quickly.  I did make a somewhat interesting shot of a Mourning Dove, cherry tree, and the monument.  Don't know whether that speaks of something important or not.

I finally walked down, or is it up to the Capitol and made an image or three which I liked to a certain degree.  Again, If you never have been to these places early in the morning when the rest of the world is off begging for hand outs-----you should go.  These places, buildings and monuments are simply huge.  Physically huge at least.  The current inhabitants might be something else but the buildings are spectacular.