Working on Peaches

Since the completion of my 2009 CPSA entry I'm working on peaches for our chapter project. Here is the first of at least a couple of pieces, I hope. I am going for a softer, less hard edge look that emphasizes color, shape and light.

Enjoying a glass of wine with WineLibrarytv.com

I'd like to recommend this site to everyone interested in learning about wine. Drinking wine (in moderation) with people I care about is one of the most enjoyable parts of my life. And learning about wine has made that experience more interesting and enjoyable. Watching wine library has vastly expanded my wine knowledge and encouraged me to trust my palate and find wines that I can appreciate.

Wine Library TV's host, Gary Vaynerchuck is dynamic...to say the least...and makes wine accessible to everyone. He's changing the wine world with the help of the Vayner nation. Check it out. Don't be put off by his enthusiasm...that's part of the charm.

My skating audience

Today I learned that aside from my neighbors, others have been following the improvements in my skating expertise-LOL. The newspaper carriers commented that they've been watching me for years and I have gotten much more graceful. Its nice to know that what is fun for me is enjoyed by others, as well.

I'm looking forward to the cooler weather of fall. It's nice to be able to get out and skate at times of day besides very early morning and not become a pool of sweat instantly. I would recommend inline skating to anyone who is looking for a fun, aerobic exercise. It took me a while to get comfortable but it was worth it. It is lots of fun. I've been skating for about ten years and enjoy it as much as ever. I can be tired and achy and once I get out there moving, I feel great. It helps to have a street that gets next to no traffic and is pretty level. Ours is about 1/4 mile long cul de sac. I usually get in about 24 laps a day, about 45-50 minutes. I skate from 3 to 5 times a week on average. I've gone though two sets of skate, dozens of wheels, several cassette players and headsets. I currently use a CD player. Good skates that fit are really important and I always wear wrist guards and kneepads. I used to always wear elbow pads and a helmet, too, mostly as an example since once upon a time I was an instructor. But now I want to be comfortable. I've quit lecturing people on wearing adequate gear.

My photo "Fogdogs"

DH emailed a link to me from www.ghettodriveby.com with my photo "fogdogs" featured. It apparently comes up first in an image search for fogdogs. . . sort of interesting. It is credited to my web site.

Here it is:

I miss my boy, Streak. Abbey is just as cute as ever.

I'm starting to get the hang of this...there's lots of potential here.

New day, New Blog

My son drove to school for the first time ever today. They do seem to grow quickly. I'm not ready for that.