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About Paul

I'm retired, but working at painting, photography, and song writing. We like to travel and paint plein air in new places. Of course that's also where photography comes into the picture, so to speak. Sometimes I get inspired to write songs about the people and places we visit.

What A Difference A Day Makes

Posted on May 18, 2017 by Paul

This is today’s view of Pikes Peak. Yep it’s snowing in Colorado Springs. We hope it melts by tomorrow so we can get over Raton Pass to New Mexico. Paul

Posted in New Mexico, Retirement | 2 Comments

Pikes Peak Morning

Posted on May 17, 2017 by Paul

The view from our niece and nephew’s deck this morning. Pikes Peak is shining. This will soon end. Snow is expected Friday, the day we hit the road again. Last night we had a great dinner prepared by Denise and … Continue reading →

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Jean and Paul Are On The Road Again

Posted on May 15, 2017 by Paul

Yes, we are on the road again. This is another road trip without our beloved Picasso. We have covered 1100 miles in two days. (That would take 4 days towing Picasso.) Our destination is New Mexico where we intend to … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Bandelier National Monument, Ghost Ranch, New Mexico, Retirement, Santa Fe, Taos | 5 Comments

Art and High Tea

Posted on December 18, 2016 by Paul

  This morning we were leisurely in our approach to the day. The snow had melted over night, the Olympics were in view on the horizon, and a heron watched for stray fish on the rocks below our window. Why … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, B.C., Friendship, Retirement, Uncategorized, Victoria BC | 4 Comments

Christmas Season in Victoria

Posted on December 18, 2016 by Paul

It has been a quiet week in Victoria. We have read, played ukulele, watched some movies, and walked in the city each day. Yesterday we were joined by friends David and Marlene who arrived by the Clipper in the morning. … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, B.C., Friendship, Retirement, Ukulele, Victoria BC | 3 Comments

Jean’s Birthday

Posted on December 13, 2016 by Paul

  I woke Jean up this morning with a rousing ukulele accompanied happy birthday sung with a Caribbean rhythm. Our resident sea gull joined in the chorus. Jean’s request for a birthday activity was a walk to and around Beacon … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography, Retirement, Travel, Victoria BC | 5 Comments

Victoria B.C.

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Paul

Yesterday we escaped Seattle’s rainy morning and headed north to British Columbia where the sun always shines. Okay, a bit of hyperbole there. After an hour and a half on the ferry we arrived to a drizzle, stopped to do … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, B.C., Music, Retirement, Travel, Ukulele | Tagged , , | 4 Comments

Home

Posted on October 9, 2016 by Paul

We awoke to blue skies and sunshine in Chicago yesterday. In fact we flew through blue skies across the country until we reached the state of Washington. Our landing in Seattle sent up great sprays of water from the downpour. … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Family, Friendship, Retirement, Uncategorized, Wisconsin | 2 Comments

Leaving Greenbush

Posted on October 7, 2016 by Paul

Today we leave Greenbush and drive back to Chicago. I sit here enjoying the pale dawn in the woods, turkeys roaming around the yard, and the cool sweet air coming in the window. This is the bird Benjamin Franklin wanted … Continue reading →

Posted in Friendship, Retirement, Travel, Uncategorized, Wisconsin | 1 Comment

A Busy Day With Some Sadness and A Happy Reunion

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Paul

Yesterday was Spiky’s last day. His seizures had stopped, but he was pacing 24 hours a day and began yipping with a strange sound. After many discussions and a consultation with the vet Spiky went to the vet for the … Continue reading →

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