I never really learned artistic technique in school. Art class was not my forte. So now I'm trying to learn some of the basics. Here are a few photos where I tried to take advantage of natural light and shadows.

I spotted this wooly bear trying to cross the highway on my way to Indian Lake on Sunday. Tell me - what do his stripes tell you? I've heard three versions:--- When I was growing up, I always learned that the lighter the brown band, the milder the winter. Ergo, this little fella is telling … Continue reading Understanding the wooly bear

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I left home early Sunday morning headed for what will likely be my last visit to the Adirondacks this year. The weather promised to be sunny but it sure didn't look that way at 7:30 am. Along the way I saw this red tailed hawk sitting in the top of a tree and admiring the … Continue reading Autumn in the Adirondacks

I attended my father-in-law's funeral this past week and saw several aunts, uncles, cousins, and other family that I hadn't seen in ages. "This is insane," I thought. "First it was weddings, baby showers, graduations, and now we only see our families at wakes and funerals." That was to be the subject of this post.But … Continue reading Celebrating Life

In my e-mail inbox this morning was this auto dealership promo:Win A trip for 4 to see the Buffalo Bills play the New England Patriots in a Limo!Now, I don't know about you, but I'd LOVE to see Tom Brady and his pals scrunched into a stretch limo with the Bills.....talk about your personal foul!

...I used to respect you. I used to think you'd be a darned good candidate for President. After last night I want to be rid of you and the rest of your Republican cronies. I happened to be driving home and heard your convention speech on NPR. Less than 5 minutes in you were dissing … Continue reading Rudy, Rudy, Rudy…

Days 9-10: Wednesday August 27-Thursday, August 28Wednesday I took GT to the Great New York State Fair for another taste of an American tradition. We toured all the buildings and visited the Indian Village where we watched some Native American dancing and GT bought a dream catcher for his mum. We were home by 4 … Continue reading All’s Fair/Adieu Mon Ami

Day 8: Tuesday, August 26We ate a hearty breakfast with Sistah Kate this morning at the local diner in Hall, NY and set out for Route 14 and Seneca Lake. We were a little early for the wineries but did stop at Heron Hill and bought a great dessert wine and some wine glasses. GT … Continue reading Happy (Wine) Trails

Day 7: Monday, August 25Monday morning we're off early after consulting the map and deciding to see Chimney Bluffs near Sodus Bay (Lake Ontario). It's a place I have visited often as a child but it's been a good 35 years since I've been there. The bluffs have eroded a lot in the past 3 … Continue reading On the Road Again