Wednesday, November 29, 2006

Tree and grilled Velveeta



Well, we got the new-used G4 computer from Dana last night, and it is up and running. He let us have a good deal on it. Thanks, Dana. Laura led us in the cleaning of the memory last night, also. The speakers and screen are the best. I had a long day at work today again, as well... "Well, It's been a long, been a long, been a long long day." Can you name that musical??... No, probably not; unless, you're gay or a theatre major.
Anyway, Shelley and Matthew came over to help us decorate our tree. We had a good time. We had grilled Velveeta Cheese sandwiches and crab bisgue. Mmmm-Mmmm. I walked outside with them as they left. we didn't quite get to finish, but I wanted to take a picture for a restoration of the reputation of the dark-windowed tree. This, from a few nights ago when I showed it dark and sinister. Enjoy the pics.

Tuesday, November 28, 2006

The day after



As I reported yesterday, I was bummin.' But as I was driving out this morning, the cloud arrangement was so soft and beautiful. And as I was getting out of the car with Edvard this morning, I saw this sunrise happening. So, I took yet another sky picture. I dropped off my car, put on my Nano pod, and walked to Starbucks to get a coffee and listen to, "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" before going into work. It was kinda' cool. I was drinking and listening to the song I wanted to, but I did it with coffee and in the morning instead of in the night. It is not that I can't do the things I used to do, it is just that I need to alter the plans a little.

Monday, November 27, 2006

Don't let the Sun Go Down on Me


I had to fire someone tonight from my work place. On the way home I called one of my sisters and went on as to how glad I was that I am clean and sober and adjusted, because it helps me deal with these difficult things. Then I called another sister, and told her how I wanted to get drunk and sing,"Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me." Why do we live in two different minds at the same time. I don't know, but I did find out that Verison has me on a plan where I can send 50 pictures a months outside their community without charge. Looks like I will be able to get some more on the blog.

PS This picture was taken just after I had let her go, and then went to dinner to pick up my Humalog from the SFW Pharmacy. Blurry, but pretty. God bless polution. Enjoy the pic.

Sunday, November 26, 2006

whoeowooeeh!!!


The scary shrub that awaits from within.

Open air walk. Can you join me?




We were walking in the morning air, and I sighted this home in the open air, as well. It was a little place. One room elevated flat with a view of the neighborhood. It seemed like it was up for occupancy. Well constructed, and pretty safe. Parking space not an issue, but there was one downside to the place. No cable. Ahhh, well. We'll just have to keep looking.
Then we were at a stand still a few blocks further, and I looked down to see these beautiful greens along the sidewalk. They were crisp and fresh, yet soft and cozy, at the same time. Sort of like a good glass of wine, or a hot cup of peppermint mocha. I had to have a picture of this tranquility. Enjoy the pics.

Saturday, November 25, 2006

Frosts and Faces





Frosts and faces are the way things sometimes go in this world. This morning as I was walking Edvard in a park I saw some frost on the grass and leaves. Many beautiful things have frost, and are prone to quicker damage of from it. They are laid out there, and exposed to the jeopardies of the world and its actions. We can be supportive and bring warmth to those who are frosted, or stand away and be non-communicative. I prefer to try to make sure that warmth is spread and felt. And if by chance the frost has already come and set, show the beauty that there still is in that composition, or being. Sounds like shit, but it is still part of my life's philosophy. Where does your head go? Enjoy the pics. Oh, PS The building is definitely another face.

Thursday, November 23, 2006



The the table was so inviting that there in the the first picture the the squirrel tried to get in; but the the Buddha was being so protective that you can see in the the second picture that he put checkered fabric in the the squirrel's way. Thereby, protecting the the holy sanctum of our dinner. Lo, is the the ways of the the world, and forever is the the giving of dishevel. What shall we do, but be a wayward child that survives as one child can. Love the the chance to be a happy child, and don't drown in the the dishevel. Give thanks for the the peace and good bounty we have, for it can be gone all too quickly. Love all to be loved and friends with all others.

Wednesday, November 22, 2006


I just like to say some visuals are fun and/or good to see often. The fallen Ginko leaf, or leaves, is one of these visuals, as well as, this video from BaratsAndBereta.com that I hope works as a link that you will enjoy, as well. I have to keep typing something to get the address to sit on one line underneath the picture. So, did I get there, yet? Let me check the preview button. No, not yet. There we go. Sorry you have to copy and paste. I am not savy enough to have set it up as a direct link. Eventually, I will get there. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_sn8dYyobM

Monday, November 20, 2006


One of my quirkinesses is that I see faces almost everywhere I go. Not that they are always watching me, just that they are there. In bathroom stalls, in the buildings frames, on the paper I am holding, in the shadows being cast. They are not hard to find, but it is hard sometimes to get other people to see them. This one at whole foods (yes, I was there again) was pretty obvious. I was taking the picture when the door opened and people looked at me as if I was a freak. Which I guess in a way I am, but it's all in fun, eh? I came home early from work tonight so I could paint some more of the dining room. I like to paint. I got it 2/3 of the way done. Way to go self. William is upstairs ironing all our napkins. It is amazing how many napkins we managed to collect. The dog is on the loveseat next to me moaning. He had just gone outside, and stayed out there for about 5 min, and then started barking at something. I figure a cat. I went to see out the door, and he turned from facing the fence, and came in pretty rapidly from outside still barking. And he kept barking every 5 to 10 secs, till he got to the loveseat in the front of the house and climbed up on it, and went right back to sleep. He is such a grumpy old man. It is really funny. I hope I am as cute when I become an old grumpy fart. Wait, more of one.

Sunday, November 19, 2006

today is a good day , Damn it, and don't forget it




I being a silly boy was rushing and erased my secod favorite flower picture just now. But these are some of what I was seeing this morning before going to work. It was a fun day, mostly. Towards the end, a woman brought back a return. It is funny the psychology that one can do about people as things are happening. This lady, slash that, this woman, slash that too, but we'll leave it anyway, came in knowing the deal of store credit for returns, but wanted immediately, a refund on her card. She even had her card out as she approached the counter, as if she was looking for a fight. She wanted us to be humble and subserviant to her over bearing loud obnoxious attitude. She did get her refund back to the card, but she didn't get to bring me down. It was feast or famine. She feasted, and I lost weight, but the cashiers were in awe of the way I didn't lose it. These pictures are much the same way. Each is idfferent in what it represents in our lives. I guess my favorite is the leaves gathered in a rain puddle of water on the sidewalk. I mean this is city and nature's leftovers, that have fallen together and have been left to rought on the sidewalk. They are barely noticed, except in the seconds that it takes someone to walk around them. They are like the unused sperm, and ovaries, that don't get to truely be of reproductive use. Although I am sure it is said that if they were the ones that were left to rought and dissipate on the side walk; there must be others that were able to help the rest grow because they were pushed up, or further, than these because these were here in this spot already. Does that make sense? I am sure it can, reeaallly. if you sort of think about it, or not. I mean it is like a teacher that lands in school to teach their students to strive for more, and tries to push them forward. They are bound to have some that achieve great success, but there are other students who just acieve average success. and yet, they might help another person to become more, yes more, than could have been.
I don't think I have been anybody spectacular in my previous lives, butI think that I have helped others come into their greatness. That's enough. Enjoy the pics.

Saturday, November 18, 2006

On our early morn-before-work romp


This is a morning sunrise over the southern hemisphere of Adams Morgan in DC. Edvard is fond of this time on crisp clean mornings. So, I thought I would capture this time for you all. Enjoy the pic.

Friday, November 17, 2006

The fun time with the city



I wanted to briefly share with you all the great evening we had tonight in the city of DC. We went to see, "The Queen." Very well done. Worth it's weight in chocolate. And then afterwards, we went to see about dinner. Of course, when we saw Shelly's Backroom we had to go in, since we were with Shelley and Matthew. But alas, they were smoking cigars so we all thought not. We ended up eating at The Red Sage Chili Bar. But alas it too was a shoulda passed.I had to take a picture of the side on the menu. It is lit badly. But I thouht a buck fifty for a side of sour cream was a bit much. Not to mention the price we paid for the Beef Fajitas and there were 5 tiny peices of beef. Now we know again, eh? I don't deny the food downstairs is hard to beat, but the chili bar, well it needs to beaten. Very well, thank you. Enjoy the pics.

This is a temple I get to pass while walking the dog. And I do mean walk pass, not the other type of passing. It is huge and beautiful in stature,

Wild Hair


This is one that is probably already on another bloggers page, but I believe it is worth adding to mine. I thought of this as I was going through Whole Foods this morning. It is a true Colbert word of the day. From left to right. The first one has always seemed to have that wild hair somewhere in his life, though in these later days not so much on his head. The middle has always seemed to have it on the top of her head, and every now and then somewhere else. And the final one is now truely coming to the age where he will have it on his head, and be getting them regularly else where for at least the next 10 years. Bless each of them for their displayment of said hair. Austin

My morning life



We were awakened by our dog this morning. First at 3am, then at 4:38am. I had gotten up at 3 because he climbs up on the desk in our new office desk, but cannot get back down. We asked him to come back later. He whined a while, but then relented. William ended up takening him out at 5:45am. I love my guys. Especially when they are on the mornng walk.Today I have to go get my car inspected. Actually 2 weeks ago, but C'est la Vie. Enjoy the fuzzy morning view. PS The dog is now snoring. The top photo was taken 2nd.

Thursday, November 16, 2006

The beauty that is to know.


This is a simple flower that blooms at night. A moon flower, I believe it is called. I took the picture in the neighbors yard. This plant has been there for several years, and several neighbors. I appreciate them letting it stay in the yard, since it tends to take it over by the end of summer. But my point is, that it gets to be most of their yard, and I wanted to see the simple beauty that comes from just part of it. Like when you have a friend that you really like, and every now and then you see that one particular part that makes him or her special. There might be 5 or 6 things, but every now and then one is shown to you in an action that they do. And sometmes it can even be you seeing it in yourself. Like today. I helped this lady find her cell phone by calling her phone with mine. We went to the part of our store she had been in. No luck. So then we out to her car. It was raining. (not much, actually) But she scoured her car, because she could hear it barely ringing, and I kept calling. I made her finally open the passenger door, and there it was under the passenger side of the front seat. She didn't have to go to the three other stores, and doctors offices she had been to. She looked at me and said, "I hope something really nice happens for you today." Little did she realize, it just had. Look for the nice things you do for people, and it doesn't have to be extravagant, but they will say that is why I really like him/her. And they may or may not be able to return the favor. I guess I should go now. My dog, Edvard, is stretched out on the love seat next to me, and chasing something in his sleep. His little feet are just a quivering. I hope he catches it. Maybe I will fly tonght in my dreams. That's always nice for me. Do you fly in your dreams?

I just apppreciate the sky and all the entertainment it allows me. And for free. I mean, there are so many times that I see the beauty in somethng that is so natural and clear. Don't get me wrong, I know poluton that man has contributed to the surrounding system is really what gives us the color I see. But with all good comes bad, and with all bad so is brought goodness. They are not always of equal value, but they are both still there. Enjoy the sky. I have one more picture for tonight.

Wednesday, November 15, 2006


Ever since William and I have been together, we have had this Christmas cactus. It is something I enjoy. He actually had it already when I met him. I view it as an early Christmas present. As William can tell you, I hate waiting to give or get presents. It normally blooms around Thanksgiving, letting me know that Christmas is on its way. Although, the Catholic Church has toally lost me; my love for God still thrives. Especially at this Capitalistic Holiday. Last year, someone did an interview with me on camera. He was standing outside the store I work in, and he was wearing a Santa Hat. Which in its self is kind of funny, because of the way Capitalism has carried Saint Nick into this buying/giving guy. Anyway, he wanted to know if I said, "Merry Christmas," or "Happy Holidays." I said that I say both. And when he asked why, I explained that I do not want to push my personal beliefs on someone else, but I definitely want to share the love we have. So, if I do not know that they celebrate a Christian Holiday, I celebrate the season with them. If I know they are a Christian, Jewish, or other, I wish them the best for their personal holiday. I try not to judge them by their God, but by their character. I believe our God is the same God, but we just view him/her differently in our best perspective. He asked me if I believed that they would be damned for their other belief. I then said that I seem to remember that the Bible told us not to judge others by casting stones. Then I told him I had to go, and wished him, "Merry Christmas." It was a soul clarifying moment. That I need to keep reminding myself when I hear about issues in the world, or in my own nation. As in the Bishops statement, or edict, that they released today. Don't they even think there is a higher thought going on than those simple undignified declarations meant to appease the masses? There I go... Ahh well, back to the cactus flower. It is a nice slice of life in my part of the world. Funny how things become a symbol that you grow to count on, and even lean onto. Remind me some day to tell you of the Meridian Hill jogger. May you find peace for tonight, and as forever.

My Park


When we first moved into our house we were very fond of the fountain in the Meridian Hill Park, but did not get there much. Now with Edvard, we get to see many things. Though not necessarily up close. Ducks and Dogs, not truely compatible. But not thoroughly indifferent either. We could learn alot from animals we live with.

Tuesday, November 14, 2006

a night for all, at least some


We were happy to be invited back to the Silent auction at the the beautiful OAS building. It was for the orphans in Peru. Laura bid on several items, but alack and alas, she still has the dough, but not any of the loot. Matthew and Shelley and his Dad and new girl Mary, were happy to be with us for the fun. PS Mary is a Let.(that is Latvian for those who don't know Cole Porter)

Saturday, November 11, 2006

Hello; it's me.

This is my first voyage to the rest of my blogging life.