12/31/2006
12/30/2006
12/02/2006
fire and rain
we haven't said much lately. we just ain't had much to say. just because we don't have anything to say, we are breaking the law. the american law where one must chit and chat to reveal who they are. reveal their standing in our social, economic and morally superior society.
slap me will ya?
on the photo of the buddha below, christoph said this was grotesque. we love it. om mani padme hum
on the coneflower; yes it's here twice. we just love this one; don't we audience (clap, clap applause).
slap me will ya?
on the photo of the buddha below, christoph said this was grotesque. we love it. om mani padme hum
on the coneflower; yes it's here twice. we just love this one; don't we audience (clap, clap applause).
11/26/2006
11/25/2006
10/18/2006
10/12/2006
news around town
there was another murder here. it occured nearby. the local news is limited in coverage as usual. in fact, i don't think there are any investigative reporters left on our local papers. we don't watch tv because they got rid of the investigative journalist years ago.
10/06/2006
drought about round here
it has been a dry season for us this year but it is raining today and that's nice. in fact, really nice as we get to enjoy it without a need to rush through it to get to work or whatever. it is just an easy day.
these pictures of drought were taken at lake michie; the source of water in this town. there should be deep water up to the tree line. as you see, it is more of a small creek at the moment which is a bit frighting if you dwell on it.
we depend on water so much but it seems these days our governments care about oil so much more.
these pictures of drought were taken at lake michie; the source of water in this town. there should be deep water up to the tree line. as you see, it is more of a small creek at the moment which is a bit frighting if you dwell on it.
we depend on water so much but it seems these days our governments care about oil so much more.
9/26/2006
photos from spring
the cooler mornings are here; early this year. it is nice to not have the hot days of summer but it is sad the time has come to put our clothes back on. only the brave or foolish will continue to wear shorts and sandals. i'll still wear the sandals because i got me some hot feet and i like the cool air on my toes. it's good for yoga toes too, i'm learning. we hope to get some new birk shoes to keep the toes free. they are higher priced than the "made in china" shoes. we got to take care of our feet, right.
enjoy the new photographs below.
enjoy the new photographs below.
9/19/2006
a holiday
a few photographs from a day called a holiday but not much of a celebration going on in the country. for those of us that work on labor day, the so called celebration is very low key.
we got together with some friends but by chance. there were no plans but that is always nice.
these guys below are some of the friends we saw that day.
mm 9/4/06
joseph and mitchell
donald
hari-g (my boo)
we got together with some friends but by chance. there were no plans but that is always nice.
these guys below are some of the friends we saw that day.
mm 9/4/06
joseph and mitchell
donald
hari-g (my boo)
9/17/2006
9/11/2006
found object
what is it? i do not remember where we found it. it rode around town in the back of my truck for a few weeks. it is a heavy object but we don't have the key.
news around town
this story just sucks.
requiring pledge of allegiance brings mixed response
the associated press
September 10, 2006
raleigh, n.c. -- a shortage of flags, questions about patriotism, and confusion among teachers have greeted a new state law requiring public school students to recite the pledge of allegiance in the classroom.
some teachers said they were unprepared for the requirement and not sure what directions to give students. for many, the biggest issue has been a shortage of flags.
"we've been pledging to the flag even without the flags," said tom humble, principal of raleigh charter high School, which started classes on aug. 16.
some teachers at the school put up pictures of the flag, and at least one downloaded an image onto his computer, he said. the school ordered flags and hardware, at a cost of $623, for each of the school's 30 classrooms.
requiring pledge of allegiance brings mixed response
the associated press
September 10, 2006
raleigh, n.c. -- a shortage of flags, questions about patriotism, and confusion among teachers have greeted a new state law requiring public school students to recite the pledge of allegiance in the classroom.
some teachers said they were unprepared for the requirement and not sure what directions to give students. for many, the biggest issue has been a shortage of flags.
"we've been pledging to the flag even without the flags," said tom humble, principal of raleigh charter high School, which started classes on aug. 16.
some teachers at the school put up pictures of the flag, and at least one downloaded an image onto his computer, he said. the school ordered flags and hardware, at a cost of $623, for each of the school's 30 classrooms.
9/05/2006
poem by a friend
farmers market booty
tomatoes sweet and tart
riches shared
how i love them on toasted pita
whole wheat and crunchy
with mayo, kroger's lite
that was most of my dinner tonight
by caroline crawford
tomatoes sweet and tart
riches shared
how i love them on toasted pita
whole wheat and crunchy
with mayo, kroger's lite
that was most of my dinner tonight
by caroline crawford
9/03/2006
card biz
greg took the photograph for our friend Jackie's new business card. she likes it.
we do too.
we do too.
camera collection
brownie reflex
synchro model
made in u.s.a by
eastman kodak co.
rochester n.y.
this was a thrift store find for $1
it works too.
synchro model
made in u.s.a by
eastman kodak co.
rochester n.y.
this was a thrift store find for $1
it works too.
poem by a friend
midnight
crickets chirp slowly
cool air falls from crescent moon sky
old dog barks why?
ceiling fan stirs paper on desk
the orchid nods and sways like a cobra
from its basket nest
by caroline crawford
crickets chirp slowly
cool air falls from crescent moon sky
old dog barks why?
ceiling fan stirs paper on desk
the orchid nods and sways like a cobra
from its basket nest
by caroline crawford
8/30/2006
found object
this painting was found at the big bargain store "everything but granny's panties". they buy estates and all of the items they feel are low value, they put into a $2.00 sale. you get to fill a box with as much of this stuff as you can for only $2.00. it is a bunch of items you find in thrift stores these days; mostly for a dollar or less. thrift store shopping has caught on and although they get items donated but if it has a label, or value on ebay, they are marking these items up. it is a sad day for us poor folks.
watercolor painting "craftsbury commons vermont" artist unknown
watercolor painting "craftsbury commons vermont" artist unknown
8/22/2006
found object
inspection tag - found at a thrift store in a metal desk. the woman at the counter gave it to us for free. she counted all of the 25-cent pill boxes though; all nine of the them. she pulled them apart, cute as they are, and counted them. greg said there was no need to pull them apart; she could have just counted them. but greg is right, we always take the good stuff and run.
we should write a blog on how to shop a thrift store. at this time, there is so much junk that people are buying in the regular stores, we are in trouble once that shit comes downstream.
the plot of the blog: you need to find cheap products that will last longer than you.
what year was this expection tag made?
what year was it filled out?
we should write a blog on how to shop a thrift store. at this time, there is so much junk that people are buying in the regular stores, we are in trouble once that shit comes downstream.
the plot of the blog: you need to find cheap products that will last longer than you.
what year was this expection tag made?
what year was it filled out?
8/13/2006
lunch at king's sandwich shop
greg shot these photos while jerry went to get lunch at one of the last down home comfort food restaurants, king's sandwich shop. it was a very hot day and they needed to park in the shade.
the only shade was two blocks away from the restaurant. the photographs below are of the buildings by our shade tree in the warehouse district downtown.
the favorite regular meal from kings:
chuckwagon with lettuce, tomato, and mayo
french fries
sweet ice tea
kings sandwich shop
701 Foster St
Durham, NC 27701-2110
(919) 682-0071
support kings and other local business owners!
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the only shade was two blocks away from the restaurant. the photographs below are of the buildings by our shade tree in the warehouse district downtown.
the favorite regular meal from kings:
chuckwagon with lettuce, tomato, and mayo
french fries
sweet ice tea
kings sandwich shop
701 Foster St
Durham, NC 27701-2110
(919) 682-0071
support kings and other local business owners!
mm
another thrift store find
shopping at thrift stores can be a whole lot of fun. everything is fairly unexpected if it turns out to be something you like. this was a find because it was priced right but nothing we went to the store to find. there are a few gargoyles about the house but this is the largest so far.
more on the gargoyle.
more on the gargoyle.
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