Artsy Friday: AiM

 I have talked about organizing and installing the latest community Arts show. It is Arts in Montebello, or AiM for short. The opening program features one work from each artist. The theme of this show is Landscapes and Dreamscapes. Here are the program images. 

We have tickets to ride that train next May.

Anna can really paint. 

Kevin's first time showing photographs.

It is a photograph, taken through the haze of wildfires. 

North of Spo Land 

She will be 4 years old soon.

The artist's first time showing with us, this is stunning. 

Thursday Ramble: Do We Know Where We Are Going

 "Not all who wander, are lost" sometimes the goal is to meander, to just take a walk and follow the path to happiness. I know when I cease to exist there will still be piles of unfinished projects (if you saw my workspace you would understand the heaps of projects reference,) and files of articles that I just need to give one more edit. I am no longer rushing. I am stopping to smell the roses along the way. 

The older I get, the more likely I am to plan travel, that has unplanned days. Somedays I just want to wander without an agenda. The goal, is to do go in whatever direction the fates take me, and to see what joys are there to be enjoyed. Where I am going, is wherever life takes me that day. 

Recently I had a bunch of projects competing for my attention. Really more than I should have said yes to. Several of them are moving forward or finished. One I have decided will be for next spring, not this fall. Working on the arts calendar for next year, I am going to include a couple of lower impact shows, shows that take a lot less work to produce, and still fill the gallery with awe and wonder. Sometimes setting goals, needs to include a goal of doing less. 

I can remember back in the late 1980's - I know a long time ago - putting in my written goals for the year - submitted to my boss - to have at least one day during the year when I didn't leave the house. Between work, and college, and running, and the gym (five mornings a week at 6:00AM, my life as perpetual motion for a few years.)  It is important to look at the balance of your time, and set goals to bring balance to your life. 

And now in my post-paid employment life, I am still adjusting those goals, so I know where I am going. 

 

My World of Wonders: September 23, 2026

 

What have I been up to in the kitchen this week? Steaks, mashed potatoes, and a simple salad. Squash, leak, and chicken soup with fresh home baked bread. Mac and Cheese, the proper kind baked in the oven. 

Where have I been this week? The Farmers Market, the community center, the treadmill, Mt Vernon, Aldi, and the Library. 

Who upset me this week? The same as usual, HWSNBN, and his atrocities at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. His fear of a few drag performers, has led to the downfall of the Center. I check every morning for good news, but still no obituary. 

What gave me hope this week? Political polling for the November elections. The speaker of the House saying, if they lose control of the House and Senate in the midterm election it is the end of the tRump era, the best campaign speech the Democrats could make. IF, and that is a big IF, people get out an vote, we can turn the tide in the next election. 

What is my plea to people outside of the United States.  We understand that you are upset, very likely angry at the actions of the government of the United States. Please feel free to do so. But please don't hold it against the people of the United States. Most of us didn't vote for this, many of those who did vote for him, are not happy with what has happened. Hate the hate, but please know that we love you and hope that you will love us. 

Why is it that when someone says, "at the turn of the century", I think 1900, and they mean 2000? 

Travel Tuesday: Portrait Gallery

I needed an outing recently, time to wander and wonder.