Some days I look in the mirror and am mostly pleased with my crooked little nose and squinty eyes. Dare I say it? I be precious. But an image problem has haunted me since childhood. What appears to be a normal face suddenly contorts, scrunches, and otherwise spasms whenever a camera appears. While friends might almost … Continue reading »
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Curiosity Killed The Cat. Creativity Killed The Squirrel.
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth”. From light to waters to ground to sky to birds and creatures to soar and swim, I like to think that inspiration struck Him. Yes, he was on a roll, zapping and painting and sculpting a dark nothing into everything. But on the sixth day, … Continue reading »
These Boots Are Made For { Wedding }
I spent hours scouring countless ads on Craigslist. I almost bought a ’71 Chevy from a guy named Burt. Daydreaming of what kind of impressive mustache I hoped this Burt donned, I nearly missed the part where his car was missing two tires, an engine, four windows, and a hood. Tricky Burt, your Chevy is … Continue reading »
AutumnArt: SavingThe AntiCraft
Longtime readers of the ramblings might recall a tale or twelve of my heinous encounters with glue guns and decorative paper. What’s more, any one who’s met me walks away with a clear understanding of how one comes by the nickname The AntiCraft. What’s most, emergency room doctors have a hard time not laughing through … Continue reading »
Four Yards & A Wedding
In the wise words of my (possibly) Meth Master Chef of a neighbor, “You done good”. Of course, he typically rumbles this Southern compliment to me as I’m jogging at 2.3 miles per hour around the block. He also tends to give me that lazy half-grin that suggests that should he come upon a rusty … Continue reading »
