a cautionary tale – behind blue eyes
a cautionary tale – behind blue eyes “You’re a federal prisoner now. The rules are simple. You do what you’re told – when you’re told to do it.” . . . . coming (soon) to a town near you?! !! Finally,...
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lunar new year pics Greetings to all! Here are a few pics provided by Lucy, the official photographer of larrysmusings. New year’s eve was last night (Saturday) in western North America. Something for...
View Articlesundry thoughts on St. Valentine’s Day
sundry thoughts on St. Valentine’s Day Greetings all! (Bonus trivia at bottom and update to a recent essay.) Dedicated to the Queen of Hearts – whomever she may be. take one The thick, rough rope is...
View Articleprepared entrees
prepared entrees Greetings to readers on 4 continents! Why do we have so few blog visitors from Africa and from America del Sur (South America)? Today, we begin a series of pictorial essays. We need...
View Articletea cups – old and new
tea cups – old and new In this essay, we present pictures of tea cups acquired over the years. Most of these were purchased many years ago in the mid and late 1980s. Collecting tea cups is an...
View Articlewhy one stops asking “why”
why one stops asking “why” The below curio was purchased at Wal-Mart and was made in China. Perhaps it can land on the water. The wood grain is nice to see. The helicopter’s blade does freely rotate...
View ArticleThe proper etiquette while enduring a false eulogy? Hold one’s tongue.
The proper etiquette while enduring a false eulogy? Hold one’s tongue. I do not know what made me recall this memory late last night. But, there is a lesson here somewhere. We share it with you now....
View Articleyoung man blues, the value of masculinity and the new masculinism movement
young man blues, the value of masculinity and the new masculinism movement The key to the door is within you. Look for it within. Two essays today. It is time to write an essay for young men, and one...
View Articleshadows and contrasts and thoughts
shadows and contrasts and thoughts Whenever I see shadows on the pavement, when I consciously notice them, it makes me pause and think. Often the shifting shadows remind me of the transitoriness of...
View Articlesome pictures from San Francisco
some pictures from San Francisco Okay, we traveled once again to San Francisco for a few days. We have accepted that we will never be completely free of this progressive American city. We share with...
View Articlethe change of seasons
the change of seasons Greetings! The Boreal summer is over. At least it is here at about 39 and one half degrees northern latitude and at more than 4,300 feet above sea level. How rapidly the weather...
View Articletwilight – a time of transition and mystery
twilight – a time of transition and mystery Dusk, evening twilight, is the time when objects are no longer clearly defined by the light of day. Boundaries become less clear, less solid. The eyes...
View Articlepictures from a cruise – part one
pictures from a cruise – part one Greetings! Our blog’s photographer is currently on assignment and is at sea on a cruise ship. We received some pictures from her when wi-fi internet access was...
View Articlepictures from a cruise – part two – food and music
pictures from a cruise – part two – food and music No one can take this moment of joy from us!! From the song, Wide Awake, by Katy Perry, we have these lyrics: I wish I knew then What I know now...
View Articlepictures from a cruise – part five – on board ship activities
pictures from a cruise – part five – on board ship activities Greetings! In this essay, we share some photos from time aboard the cruise ship. Next essay, we will visit another stop on the lengthy...
View Articlea dinner in Chinatown
a dinner in Chinatown On our recent trip to San Francisco, Lucy attended a Chinese dinner banquet in Chinatown. Having attended numerous such banquets over the years, often as wedding receptions or for...
View Articlefor the chefs and cooks – part one
for the chefs and cooks – part one We take no responsibility if you feel hungry after viewing these images. It may be that some people take cruises primarily for the food served on the cruise ship. For...
View Articlefor the chefs and cooks – part two
for the chefs and cooks – part two As noted in part one, it may be that some people take cruises primarily for the food served on the cruise ship. For such individuals, the ports of call are just...
View Articlenear death is near death and your transcendent (identity) soul
near death is near death and your transcendent (identity) soul Greetings! Before returning to some colorful photo essays, let’s briefly address these topics. Links to related essays are at bottom. As...
View ArticleGreat Stirrup Cay – the Bahamas – part two
Great Stirrup Cay – the Bahamas – part two Greetings! In part two of this essay, we present the remaining pictures from Great Stirrup Cay, the first port of call in the Bahamas in November. The...
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