Malaise

Fevers. Lower GI havoc. Headaches. Sense of taste in chaos. And so we take to the 7 foot sofa just to cuddle :)
BTW, most people I know in STL currently have covid. Ne too. I returned to wearing a shield over my double masks last week. Remember, the vaccine isn't going to prevent you from getting it but only minimize its impact.

We are sitting and looking

Cholly

I've been acquainted with Cholly for decades.
When I first starting working in Marti's Garden - usually by myself - he'd linger with concern. An upturned 10 gallon bucket became his seat where he could watch over me.
Due to a cleft tongue we had limited conversation but his ability to communicate joy and love were/are always obvious.
I last saw Cholly two months ago as we passed on MFG. He looked troubled and afraid and didn't greet me with a hug. Due to C-19, it has been years since I've passed him on the streets. I look different.
As does he with a mouth of damaged teeth.

Beau

My other Daughter. Mo

I See Three

Pageantry

This sofa is the stage of elaborate productions.

Tiny Town, Big Wreaths

We have xmas!

During hours is OK!

We are armed with cameras and lasers!
Sorry but no trespassing after hours!
We are polite!
Tired of the ripped dashboards.

2014

2014 Christmas at A & M Bike Shop

This is the business my grandfather founded.
Snarl had hired me to do the holiday decorations.
Bellie was still in recovery.

Atlas (first in the phone book!)

It was made in ST Louis on Natural Bridge back in the days when this country had manufacturing and Union jobs.

Joanne Garcia

I bought this on the butte of Acoma Res during the 80s. It was made by Joanne Garcia, granddaughter of the famous Marie.
She didn't speak English.
I sold it on Etsy becuase I can't take it with me and there's so many experiences and stories attached to my things. And so, on to understanding hands :)

Fail Risk

So stoned on pain meds I thought that's what it said. Hahaha.

Hospital Art Fail

Yo. It's not about room design.

Dog flying over the Moon

Mid Century Cemar pottery palm leaf tray

Hyper rare. It was in mint condition. Leaf bolted to the bamboo stem. Sold to a man in Miami :) Found in the Wild.

Neckties from the 40s

The bottom tie has a brick design! The color of masculinity in the 40s was a deep burgundy. As seen on smoking jackets and neckties.

The original fake news

#OldBlueEyes

Found in the Wild

A gorgeous piece of turned wood by John Dodge Meyer. Via 1985. Since sold. Rescued in the Wild.

Einstein was right

Light does have weight:

Snags

The arboratum that is my back yard is home maintains a dead trees. They are called snags and are important to wildlife such as woodpeckers, kestrels, owls, nuthatches and bluebirds. Many mammals use tree cavities in snags, including bats, squirrels, raccoons, and opossums.
Ask the child near you how many ways a tree can be identified but only if you know the answer.

Silver Bells

The universe loves me

And tells me every day. It put this red hawk feather in my path.

Jingle Belle

3 months after I brought her home. She was up to 40 pounds. Her feathers were growing back.

I love paper, all paper, all kinds. I love crunching notebook paper in my hands.
I do this at my desk and toss the piece at my feet to signify I am through with the page but I'm not. I'll pick it up and crunch it again and again until its crispness has turned itno softenss.
The rag business evolved into paper but only for the last century.

Lights out, please