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Inktober Day 1 through 9
General

This page generates a random prompt from a list of Inktober prompts that I’ve compiled.

Still Life in August

Hot August Sunset
Cooking, Gardening, Personal

The month began with a bang. One virtual and one literal. The virtual one was when I discovered my web sites had been hacked. That’s a story for another time. Though I will … Read more

Two Cute Summer Kitties

Althea peeking out of a paper sack
Photography

This is the post I was getting ready to work on when I discovered I was hacked two weeks ago. More about that to come. Not much happening right now, so here are … Read more

Bear Lake in June

Mountain Stream, RMNP
Photography, Travel

We took a late spring trip to Rocky Mountain National Park in early June. We had great weather, with pleasant temperatures and clear skies. I took my now regular hike around Bear Lake … Read more

Downtown Eureka Springs, Arkansas
Personal, Photography, Travel

50 years ago, as the McPherson “May Day” (All School’s Day) parade was ending, my new bride and I decided to take a spur of the moment honeymoon! After all, I was leaving … Read more

All the Years Combine

Sheryl and Mike on their wedding day (top) Mike and Sheryl today
Personal

… they melt into a dream. Top picture is from our wedding, in April of 1974, and the bottom one is from April 2024. The first 50 years have been great and I’m … Read more

A Quilt is Born

All 12 three log blocks are sewn and assembled
Sewing

A few days ago I was in the mood to sew something. I didn’t want to just make another random quilt block; I almost have enough of those to make a (hodge-podge of … Read more

In Memory of Aiko

Aiko in a blue basket.
Personal

“Nobody said it was easy No one ever said it would be so hard*” He was purring, softly, right through the end. But it was time and I promised him a long time … Read more

Snowy Trees

Snow covered trees and surrounding grounds
Photography

I haven’t made any snow related posts in a few years, and last night’s snow was heavier than usual, so I took some pictures. It snowed hard and was very windy all night, … Read more

Winter Kitties

Althea and Aiko
Photography

The kitties have been especially cute this winter. Here is a small selection of their cuteness!