The Betty Jane
It’s been a slow boating season so far. The Betty Jane has some serious leaks in the fresh water system. (You can see the bilge water pouring out at the…
Studio chaos
What better way to start the new year than turn the studio upside-down? As part of a general house reorganization, we moved the cable modem and router into the studio. This…
Invisible art
Whenever I go to mass (I don’t go as often as I should), I’m alert to the art in the church. Last winter, we made our first visit to Our Lady,…
Busy drawing day
I spent the past the several days drawing. Yesterday I started drawing on 2 new canvases: Euclid Avenue (48″ x 60″), and Sunday (42″ x 56″). The day before, I…
Trip to University of Cincinnati (fail)
My son John and I left early yesterday morning for a visit to the University of Cincinnati. John, a senior in high school, plans to be a computer engineer and…
New shed, old studio
Fall ended abruptly with light snow and bitter cold. Today’s high is 19. Here’s the new shed seen from the studio door–the old studio door. This shed enabled me to…
Lake Erie gale
Me and the dog–the notorious Silky Terrier, Buddy–walked on the beach this morning. The violence of Lake Erie’s gales always surprises those unfamiliar with the Great Lakes. During storms, the…
New shed
My new shed arrived two days ago. The Amish builders erected the 10′ x 12′ building in 2.5 hours. They arrived at 6:30 AM (after driving 2 hours!). The shed enables…