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Is it the memory that serves me Or is it the other way ‘round…? For the greater part of those shades That falter in and out of reflective moments Seem more fantasy than actual reality. And I often ask myself Who’s recollective thoughts are these? Additionally, Many question the validity of circumstances Conjured up yester-tales from my mind’s storage facility which I must confess is rarely tended to, dusted off or wandered through. Because, To tell you the truth, It is a great effort for me To muster up the energies Required for walking in the present… Not that I have anything against yon Past, But as I’ve stated, It seems more fiction in the re-telling than a factual account of   history. And there it is; Perhaps it may be true of any recounting, That what is imprinted   On one’s neural tissues   Is merely our translation of a moment Drawn by memory’s hand T...

Took 3 works to Bath County this past month for the annual juried show. While the mixed media works did not catch the judges eye, they did catch the fancy of two persons who bought Diatomic Uprising and Nevermore - YEAH! All in all it was an absolutely beautiful time for the artshow and for visiting Bath County. We stayed at the lovely Monterey Inn just up the road and wandered through the pastoral backroads enjoying the cool temperatures, soaking in the hot springs - baths and picnicing along the roadside. We will definitely be back in this area again.

Inspired by the work of a fellow artist during a class taught by Tracy Budd at the Studio School in Roanoke, VA. The Completely Unabridged, Naked Truth About Grandma This is the totally unabridged An’ naked truth ‘bout Grandma… I know ‘cause she’s mine An’ I’m hers… So she tells me all the time, Like, while she’s pinnin’ her privatey thangs Onto the saggedy wire That cuts ‘cross the space Twixt the two Tenement buildin’s Down on Lower South Side. It’s real near the river. Near the river is where Grandma used to work . The man Momma’s seein’ now Says, “She used to work IT Reeeal good.” An’ I believes him ‘cause Grandma always says, “Give it yer best, or don’ give it at all.” She gived me a pair of old shoes, That momma says I can’t wear outside; “They’s jest fer dress-up, IN the house.” It’s OK, I can’t walk in ‘em, Jest yet But I’m practicin’. I seen anuther pair sorta like ‘em, Only with spikety he...

More of Dons Doodles to Enjoy - these complete the group I've selected for Lois and mom to put up at the library.

Doodles By Don These are original ink drawings by Don Campbell, St. Petersburg, Florida. Don Campbell resides in a residential care facility suffering from dementia in St. Petersburg, Florida. In his early years, he began doodling images when listening to philosophical, spiritual or other teachings. It kept him centered and allowed him to sit still during such moments, a lesson teachers might take when dealing with young minds that also can wander during class time. While doodling for some may take their mind from the lessons at hand, for others it helps them absorb and order what they are taking in. My mother, a long time friend of the Campbells, was aware that Don doodled but had not been aware of how prolific and talented he was at such drawings until she was offered one of his works. I became aware a few years ago, when she pointed out that the drawing on her wall of two lovely figures was a work by Mr. Campbell. Then, on a visit just recently, she asked me to look at a few o...