You have reminded me to try Maggie Stiefvater again. Every time I look for her books on Libby, there are huge waiting lists. Lovely pics as usual and your leek soup sounds tempting.
I never got Lego blocks, but I did get a set of plastic fit-together Lego-style blocks at were red 'bricks' in two sizes. There were also windows and doors that could be added to the building in process. They had the little 'pegs' and holes that would hold the pieces together, but they weren't as big as Legos. Maybe a precurser to Lego blocks.
I have completely forgotten about the Welsh King in Maggie Steifvater's series! But I read it about 10 years ago and what is left in my head is mostly the image of a magical forest and big trees. A mint plant. An old cool car. And the boys. Thank you for bringing back the pleasant memories!
Your posts always make me smile. I'm going to try your leek recipe. I buy leeks. A long time ago I was at a bar in Boston and there the guys ate leeks raw while they drank their beer.
Fran I will skip happily over the male crotch and leave that as I’m sure I will embarrass everyone with further words. I did work a bit on triads today in my nap or was that the waking hour. Anyway thank you for these words. And your added photographs. I hope to do a bit of this myself.
Fran I will be fearless and try to post more photos. Thank you for your great posts. You and other good friends remind me that substack can be an easy and cozy place to be. Stay grounded. I saw the bus fares on a bus today as I stopped at a red light. You remind me that if our cars die and our budget does not allow it that I too can travel nicely on our city buses. And Mary just reminded me now of our appointment at the community center therapy room. So many resources.
I forget how old you are, but if you’re over 65, it’s $1.40 one way. After 20 trips ($28)—I usually get there by the middle of the month—the rest of the month is free. You car doesn’t have to die for you to use the bus. Besides, it’s a lot more relaxing.
I know. I have a buddy who remodeled a church Tim Warner. Off of Mississippi avenue. Artist also we go way back. We want to meet at a pub and play pool in the early afternoon. Maybe. Bus to Hawthorne. Or? Sandy. Also. My old friend of many years artist joe Blanchette persists very well with camera phone documenting art gallery artists openings. Yet has no car nor home phone. To watch. To not drive. To observe. What I will learn This is inviting. Thanks Fran for your inspiration for this young man of 71 years of age.
You have reminded me to try Maggie Stiefvater again. Every time I look for her books on Libby, there are huge waiting lists. Lovely pics as usual and your leek soup sounds tempting.
Love your crotch tree! I see them everywhere, always a reminder of mother earth’s womb from which we’ve all been born.
I never got Lego blocks, but I did get a set of plastic fit-together Lego-style blocks at were red 'bricks' in two sizes. There were also windows and doors that could be added to the building in process. They had the little 'pegs' and holes that would hold the pieces together, but they weren't as big as Legos. Maybe a precurser to Lego blocks.
You know, I think the blocks I had weren’t Lego either. I remember later thinking Lego blocks were different, maybe bigger.
they were bigger than my red brick blocks.
I have completely forgotten about the Welsh King in Maggie Steifvater's series! But I read it about 10 years ago and what is left in my head is mostly the image of a magical forest and big trees. A mint plant. An old cool car. And the boys. Thank you for bringing back the pleasant memories!
Your posts always make me smile. I'm going to try your leek recipe. I buy leeks. A long time ago I was at a bar in Boston and there the guys ate leeks raw while they drank their beer.
Fran I will skip happily over the male crotch and leave that as I’m sure I will embarrass everyone with further words. I did work a bit on triads today in my nap or was that the waking hour. Anyway thank you for these words. And your added photographs. I hope to do a bit of this myself.
I enjoy your photos, Bernie.
Fran I will be fearless and try to post more photos. Thank you for your great posts. You and other good friends remind me that substack can be an easy and cozy place to be. Stay grounded. I saw the bus fares on a bus today as I stopped at a red light. You remind me that if our cars die and our budget does not allow it that I too can travel nicely on our city buses. And Mary just reminded me now of our appointment at the community center therapy room. So many resources.
I forget how old you are, but if you’re over 65, it’s $1.40 one way. After 20 trips ($28)—I usually get there by the middle of the month—the rest of the month is free. You car doesn’t have to die for you to use the bus. Besides, it’s a lot more relaxing.
I know. I have a buddy who remodeled a church Tim Warner. Off of Mississippi avenue. Artist also we go way back. We want to meet at a pub and play pool in the early afternoon. Maybe. Bus to Hawthorne. Or? Sandy. Also. My old friend of many years artist joe Blanchette persists very well with camera phone documenting art gallery artists openings. Yet has no car nor home phone. To watch. To not drive. To observe. What I will learn This is inviting. Thanks Fran for your inspiration for this young man of 71 years of age.
Get the PDX Bus app if you have a cell phone and use the trip planner option. Very useful and practical.