This birthday week - in 2025, began on the evening of June 27 and lasted through July 6th. June 27 Had lunch in Chicago, with a colleague. We visited the Oasis Cafe. I had the spinach pie combo. The falafel was amazing! The way home was straight forward, stopped by the junction till it was time to board the train. Swung by the Explorium Brewpub on the way … [Read more...] about Birthday Blog Post 2025
Art
A Valentine’s Day Story
We all handle Valentine's Day. As with all things, our perspectives change with time. This year, I asked myself, when was my last good Valentine's Day? What the hell have I been doing all this time? When I searched through old photos and documents I found no evidence of any Valentine's Day experience. With that in mind, I decided that I needed a day that will make me smile and … [Read more...] about A Valentine’s Day Story
Academic Approaches and Experimentation with Oil Paint 2022
It's been a long year, but then again; what year isn't? This year, for me, was filled with doctor's appointments, food, data - and more data - and, as always, art. I'd like to send off this year, 2022 - sharing a piece I finally completed while attending the Academic Approaches and Experimentation with Oil Paint continuing education course at the Milwaukee Institute of Art … [Read more...] about Academic Approaches and Experimentation with Oil Paint 2022
Challenging Lesson
It's been a while since I've had a challenging lesson, one which brings me to realize my weaknesses. What's learned from accepting a challenge; regardless of outcome is what our own behaviors are as we are faced with a task or goal that does not come easily to us. I'll start with taking note, that I hadn't realized that this was going to be a challenge, let alone a lesson. … [Read more...] about Challenging Lesson
Welcome Spring
Winter has had me cozied up at home and I'm ready to welcome spring. Now that the weather is warming up a little - it's nice to get out and about around the Milwaukee Historic Third Ward. This Saturday was rather blissful and reminded me much of what's to come, such as the Milwaukee Black Theater Festival. While we wait, though, SkyLight theater is not going to … [Read more...] about Welcome Spring