Pessimist or Optimist

To the question whether I am a pessimist or an optimist, I answer that my knowledge is pessimistic, but my willing and hoping are optimistic.

Albert Schweitzer (1875-1965)

1960’s DNA

Once a month I highlight a piece of art I have created and posted on my Fine Art America site. This one is titled “1960’s DNA” from the Abstract Art Collection.

Image Of The Month

One of these photos is the unpacking of the head of the Statue of Liberty (Liberty Enlightening the World) and the other is of Elvis (The Pelvis) in the army. The resemblance is eerie, eh?

Travels With A Shortbed

This is a simple series of photos that all include my dads Ford shortbed truck. When he passed away in 2024 the truck came to me, and I decided to snap some photos of it here and there with one of his cameras. This turned into a tribute of sorts to my dad, who loved photography and traveling, among many other things.

Vintage Ads and Ephemera

Last summer I bought a stack of old magazines at a local tag sale. I decided to scan the contents of whatever interested me and share. I will also include scans of some other stuff I have sitting around.

I wonder how many of the rigid roof-toppers made it to their destinations intact.

Are You Alright?

With this song the lyrics are almost incidental to the longing heartbreak Lucinda Williams infuses with every word she sings. She is an American treasure.

Are you all right?
All of a sudden you went away
Are you all right?
I hope you come back around someday
Are you all right?
I haven’t seen you in a real long time
Are you all right?
Could you give me some kind of sign?

Are you all right?
I looked around me and you were gone
Are you all right?
I feel like there must be something wrong
Are you all right?
‘Cause it seems like you disappeared
Are you all right?
‘Cause I’ve been feeling a little scared
Are you all right?

Are you sleeping through the night?
Do you have someone to hold you tight?
Do you have someone to hang out with?
Do you have someone to hug and kiss you?
Hug and kiss you
Hug and kiss you

Are you all right?

Are you all right?
Is there something been bothering you?
Are you all right?
I wish you’d give me a little clue
Are you all right?
Is there something you want to say?
Are you all right?
Just tell me that you’re OK
Are you all right?
‘Cause you took off without a word
Are you all right?
You flew away like a little bird
Are you all right?
Is there anything I can do?
Are you all right?
‘Cause I need to hear from you
Are you all right?

Are you sleeping through the night?
Do you have someone to hold you tight?
Do you have someone to hang out with?
Do you have someone to hug and kiss you?

Hug and kiss you
Hug and kiss you
Are you all right?
Are you all right?
Are you all right?

Written by: Lucinda Williams

Album: West

Released: 2007

Lyrics provided by Musixmatch

Chicken Soup With Rice – July

The little book “Chicken Soup With Rice” By Maurice Sendak is one of a set of four books collectively titled “Nutshell Library” published in 1962. I am going to scan my copy, that I received as a child, and publish a page a month. Why? Because the world needs more Maurice Sendak…and chicken soup with rice.

Cherish Your Freedom

Happy Independence Day America!