I know I promised myself to spend today writing, but it was the perfect time to start, and finish step one of the back-splash.
Note the tiles that Martha Carbo made for us. If you want a close up of her artwork, see the Word/Art entry at the beginning of December.
I have to let it be for a while before going ahead with the grouting, and it will need some work from the "finisher" when he feels up to it. But this should be a nice "Welcome Back to Reality" surprise.
Monday, December 31, 2007
Sunday, December 30, 2007
Sunday at Four, Winter Edition
Pam edited the Winter edition of "Sunday at Four." As Sam says, "You shall know the truth and it shall cost you five bucks extra."
Pam has been very busy. She also edited NoNO, North of New Orleans. Come to "Sunday at Four" at Johnny's Pizza in the Madison Park Shopping Center to get your copy of either mag.
Pam has been very busy. She also edited NoNO, North of New Orleans. Come to "Sunday at Four" at Johnny's Pizza in the Madison Park Shopping Center to get your copy of either mag.
Orchid Blossom
This is the first blossom of the winter. My orchids seem to love this garden window where they are over-wintering. Three of the four plants are getting ready to bloom.
Also in the picture are the red buckeyes from Wendy. I can put them out in a shady spot in the spring. It is starting to look a bit like a jungle!
Saturday, December 29, 2007
As done as it is going to get:
December sky
It rained pretty much all day yesterday, so today as I was driving down to Natchitoches for the final push to finish the house, the clouds were breaking up and it was a scene from a sappy love movie. Of course, by the time I pulled off the road to be safe while I took a photo, everything changed.
Just use a little imagination maybe...
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Counting down the days...
Things looked pretty sketchy at first. I thought maybe I had decided on just the wrong color.
But after the walls were finished, it was very nice indeed. Trim gets painted tomorrow or Friday, but I can't waste too much time as I have just one week from today, and I really want to do the floors too. Did I bite off just a little too much? We will see!
But after the walls were finished, it was very nice indeed. Trim gets painted tomorrow or Friday, but I can't waste too much time as I have just one week from today, and I really want to do the floors too. Did I bite off just a little too much? We will see!
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
Monday, December 24, 2007
Sunday, December 23, 2007
Good Progress Again
Moon on the River
Saturday, December 22, 2007
News From Kenya!
The guys made it through customs, up the mountain and back to base camp. Yea!
I finally got a text from Ken who had spoken with them, then he sent me the number of a cell phone at the camp. I called and spoke with both of them for a few. They were aching, but elated at the accomplishment. They didn't make it as far as they wanted because it started to snow (three inches) and to be safe they stopped there. I'm a little bit sketchy on the details, but nice to hear they kept their wits about them and didn't try anything reckless.
Jack said that he sweet talked his way through customs, but one of the blue bags filled with life jackets went missing. He does have the gift of the silver tongue, don't I know.
From here they will go back to Nairobi and then out to Kilifi on the Indian Ocean coast. Not sure about too many details yet. Photos will not be available until they come back on the 2nd or 3rd.
I finally got a text from Ken who had spoken with them, then he sent me the number of a cell phone at the camp. I called and spoke with both of them for a few. They were aching, but elated at the accomplishment. They didn't make it as far as they wanted because it started to snow (three inches) and to be safe they stopped there. I'm a little bit sketchy on the details, but nice to hear they kept their wits about them and didn't try anything reckless.
Jack said that he sweet talked his way through customs, but one of the blue bags filled with life jackets went missing. He does have the gift of the silver tongue, don't I know.
From here they will go back to Nairobi and then out to Kilifi on the Indian Ocean coast. Not sure about too many details yet. Photos will not be available until they come back on the 2nd or 3rd.
Friday, December 21, 2007
The Little Shanty
This morning Red River Radio did an interview with one of the owners of "The Little Shanty" Folk Art Gallery. So of course I had to go see what it was all about. It is in a tin roof building on Line Ave. just beyond 70th Street. What a gem! The pix are toothpick art from Baton Rouge artist Michael Smith, but the gallery also shows work by lots of local artists, including Robert's wife Alania.
Robert was working in the yard when I arrived. The yard is full of interesting art and found objects too. It is worth a stop, but not a quick stop as there is something tucked into each and every empty space! For more go to:
littleshanty.com
Robert was working in the yard when I arrived. The yard is full of interesting art and found objects too. It is worth a stop, but not a quick stop as there is something tucked into each and every empty space! For more go to:
littleshanty.com
Thursday, December 20, 2007
A. C. Steere Concert
Sunday, December 16, 2007
Cello Works of Jacques Offenbach
This was the most interesting concert I have attended in a very long time! Paul Christopher and Ruth Drummond played two works. The first half was Opus 52,#2 in D Major for cello duo, but it was the second half that was just amazing. It was Reminiscenes a "Robert le Diable" de Giacomo Meyerbeer, and it was a sextet! The sound engineer had speakers on stage that broadcast four of the parts that Ruth and Paul had pre-recorded while they played the two premier parts live.
If you want to get a recording of this fantastic dynamic duo, try here:
http://www.nsula.edu/lowstrings/offenbach.html
That is Paul's site and he will be happy to help you. Great Christmas presents!
Wow! Thats just about all I can say!
Many members of the Shreveport Symphony were in the audience including Mr. and Mrs. Michael Butterman.
If you want to get a recording of this fantastic dynamic duo, try here:
http://www.nsula.edu/lowstrings/offenbach.html
That is Paul's site and he will be happy to help you. Great Christmas presents!
Wow! Thats just about all I can say!
Many members of the Shreveport Symphony were in the audience including Mr. and Mrs. Michael Butterman.
Winter Garden
Island Hopping Again
Tokyo Tower
Tokyo Tower was only a block from the hotel. If we took a walk and got lost, or got off one subway stop too soon, we could, in theory, look for the tower. It was one of those sometimes you see it, sometimes you don't sort of landmarks. Made for some nice old Tokyo/ new Tokyo sort of pix though.
If you are interested in the stats try this:
http://www.tokyotower.co.jp/english/
Good Progress
Saturday, December 15, 2007
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