First of all I have never met John. He is a dear friend of a dear friend of mine. My friend is Randy Tost. Randy has had John come to stay at his abode to hunt deer. This has become their tradition now for a number of years. Randy is a unique fellow. He is special. He [...]
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A Surprise for Big John
Posted in My Art, Uncategorized on November 27, 2011 | 2 Comments »
“Israel”
Posted in Historical, Uncategorized on August 17, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
The following words are something you usually won’t see within my writings. With the constant threat to the Jewish people and Israel I felt a need to write my thoughts on the nation and people. Of course, the “blog” will be only a very brief history of Israel. The Assyrian man, Abraham was called by God. Abraham believed what [...]
WYTM Radio In Kittanning
Posted in Uncategorized on July 26, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Ummmmmmmmmmm…birthday cake and chocolate at that! Yes, I love chocolate cake and when friends Dick and Danna Vernon invited me to the one year anniversary of WYTM Radio out of Kittanning, Pennsylvania. How could I decline. (I only ate two pieces of cake.) That station is run by David Croyle and his wife Lori Harris. They gained [...]
Zoo Day
Posted in Misc. Nature, Uncategorized on June 29, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Laurie likes the zoo. I can’t argue that fact! We went early to avoid the bulk of the crowd. This makes for a much more enjoyable visit. I enjoy the vegetation and flowers just as much as the animals. The keepers have done a great job with various plantings and landscaping. Many areas resemble natural [...]
A Walk
Posted in Uncategorized on June 13, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
I had a mild asthma issue and was feeling a little sluggish. I had a few errands to conduct and I decided I would force myself to walk along a dead-end township road to attempt to reinvigorate myself. the road is in Rayburn Township, Armstrong County here in good old Pennsylvania. This is a road [...]
Franklin Union Baptist Church
Posted in Uncategorized on June 11, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
I enjoyed a great and enjoyable morning at the Franklin Union Baptist Church located near Worthington, Pennsylvania. The event was a Father’s day breakfast and, unfortunately for them, me as a speaker! The ladies of the church supplied a great breakfast buffet. Yum-Yum! I spoke and discussed how my paintings begin from early sketches to [...]
Day 3 Gobbler Season
Posted in 2011 Spring Gobbler Season, Uncategorized on May 3, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Bob didn’t show at our predetermined meeting place. I waited until 5:15 A.M. and drove up the road to where I usually park. I sat in the darkness and waited to hear a gobble greet the morning , but was disappointed to hear nothing, but the increasing rain. A tour to listen and call [...]
Thoughts on Good Friday
Posted in Uncategorized on April 19, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
In Matthew 12:38-40 some important words are told: Some of the scribes and Pharisees said to Jesus, “Teacher we wish to see a sign from you.” Jesus answered them, “An evil and adulterous generation seeks a sign; BUT no sign shall be given to it except the sign of the Prophet Jonah. For as Jonah [...]
Outdoor Sightings
Posted in Uncategorized on April 15, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
I beautiful and pleasant day was on hand and some outdoor related events needed to be part of this day. I elected to visit State Lands 247 near Center Hill, Pennsylvania. The object was to enjoy a walk and see some critters. I purposely drove in to the game lands via a different route. I [...]
Grace Christian School in West Kittanning
Posted in My Art, Uncategorized on April 8, 2011 | 2 Comments »
The Grace Christian School located in West Kittanning, Pennsylvania held an art event this day. Stacey Phillips, an art teacher, requested for me to bring in some art for several classes. I was happy to attend, after all the school is about one mile from my home. We discussed several options. We decided I would [...]