Museum Meditations
It was a one of those weeks and I was glad to make it to the end. Friday was my day off, so I took the dog for a hike,…
Tara Choate Well, there goes that plan
This week I was talking to a friend about COVID-19. And I admitted to her that I am finding this “stage” of this–group project?– to be the hardest yet. She…
Locks, docs, and barrels
I had GRAND plans for this weekend. They were awesome. However, my supervisor(s) was not up to the challenge of getting me to DO the plans. I’m not sure getting…
Captive Ball
captive ball A pinball trapped within a small area of the playfield. The captive ball never leaves this area, and the free ball can never enter it. However, the free…
Desideratum
Desideratum: noun – something wanted or needed I am still working toward being (consistently) on the mend, but it is a goal that I have found elusive. One day I…
Four feet by 1293 miles
This weekend I drove down to the Lincoln City Cultural Center to see the Seventh Generation panomural as presented by the Elizabeth Jones Gallery. Hundreds of artists are joining to…
Wipeout
For this post to have the proper effect, you really need to imagine it with the song “Wipeout” by the Surfaris. As I mentioned in my last post, I’m on…
Shifting Gears
When I was about 8, we had a little “puddle jumper” truck (Mazda.) Dad would drive, I’d sit in the center, and Mom would take the passenger side. Dad took…
Aftermath
I arrived home ahead of schedule on Wednesday and just sort of collapsed. I took the dog and about three absolute necessities into the house, got into the shower, and…