Today’s Quote
“Great minds have purposes, little minds have wishes.” – Washington Irving About Washington Irving Washington Irving, known for such stories as “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” and “Rip Van Winkle,” is considered by many the father of the American short story. He was born in New York in 1783. Although he ultimately returned to New […]
Today’s Quote
“When one’s expectations are reduced to zero, one really appreciates everything one does have.” – Stephen Hawking About Stephen Hawking British scientist Stephen Hawking, best known for his book A Brief History of Time, which did much to popularize physics, is a leading theoretical physicist who used Einstein’s general theory of relativity to prove the […]
Lights of War & Today’s Quote
“Defensive strategy never has produced ultimate victory.” – General Douglas MacArthur About General Douglas MacArthur General Douglas MacArthur, the American war hero who led forces in both World Wars, is perhaps best known for his leadership during the Korean War, when his forces pushed back the North Koreans and Chinese to their prewar boundary. He […]
Smoking Crow & Today’s Quote
There was a time in my life that I was a smoker. I am not sure why I started as I knew it wasn’t cool. I am glad I quit.Smoking Crow,acrylic 12 x 12 x .8 $50 Today’s Quote “It has been my philosophy of life that difficulties vanish when faced boldly.” – Isaac Asimov […]
This past week started out pretty crappy. I got off work at 2PM and decided to go get estimates for some paint repair on my van as the rear bumper is all scrapped up. After stopping at 2 places my shop landlord told me where to go for a good deal and quality work. he […]
Is being nice really a bad thing?
I work at the Issaquah Municipal Court House 10-20 hours a week as a security guard. The people I interact with throughout the day are often homeless people, criminals & drug addicts. I smile and say hello to each one as they enter the building and as they leave I wish them a good day. […]
yes the clock works
. I have been hibernating or being a bit of a hermit for a good part of the past year or so. I have also been avoiding my metal shop as I have found that since I caught myself on fire welding is not as much fun as it once was. I am getting close […]
Gears of Wash
I really wish I had kept it as it would be awesome to put ice in for our Champagne Tuesdays! The owner sent me a nice photo of it in its new home. Gears of Wash Today’s Quote “Just as appetite comes by eating, so work brings inspiration, if inspiration is not discernible at the […]
Seasons of Paris
I just got this photo of Seasons of Paris, hanging in its new home. While I was at the clients house I walked around and counted 22 pieces of art they have purchased from me over the years. I was at the clients house I walked around and counted 22 pieces of art they have […]
Group Run
My husband likes to workout at home so we recently purchased an elliptical for the living room. I have used the Elliptical at home a few times but it is just not the same as being at the gym.I prefer working out at the gym because I like to watch the other gyms members. Watching […]