My sprout has a first name, it’s M-U-N-G-Oooohhhhh

What are your hobbies?

I like walking on the beach, sunsets and fluffy, little puppies.  And I grow sprouts. Well, I kind of grow sprouts. Errrr, I thought I grew sprouts, until I dabbled in mung beans.
I like walking on the beach…
Growing your own food is a kick.  Sprouting is a great way to get [...]

Shazam

Perfection should be considered another form of fear. An inner image of what our notion of perfection is leads to procrastination. Got a miserable case of perfectionism? It only leads to doing not a darned thing, because any result conceived from the effort put forth won’t look “just right.”
I think I approach [...]

Western WA has the London rain and fog, why not throw in the ever watching eye?

Ggggrrrr!!!! Back in 2007, I  wrote about the possibility of city of Federal Way, WA partnering up Target to establish the first “Safe City” program in Washington State. I boycotted Target for some time, but I let my guard down when I hadn’t read newstories about any further progress of making Federal Way a “Safe [...]

Let’s Yak About Art: Norman Lewis

I had the chance recently to see some of Norman Lewis’ work up close and personal. It was an awe-inspiring, special treat.
Lewis was part of the Abstract Expressionist art scene that took New York City by storm during the ’40s and ’50s. Abstract Expressionism, which would be lively post of its own merit, put New [...]

Ladybug, ladybug, fly away home

Keeping my eyes open for life’s little oddities is one of my cherished hobbies lately. This morning, cruising along to my weekend gig, I spotted a few neato, old-style VW Bugs. And a few more. Some had these cool, old-fashion rack dealies on top, with suitcases, totes and even a whupped plastic bench, [...]