Category Archives: inspiration

Willie Jinks I Found You

There is a artist from Atlanta that has inspired me. His name is Willie Jinks. I do not know where he is now or much about him. He made a lot of these paintings in the 80s and 90s. All … Continue reading

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Read This Over and Over (a thousand concrete blocks)

I get down too often. I beat myself up. I loose all of my golden confidence. Sometimes I get really up and then I go way down– roller coaster brain ride. The other day an old friend I havent seen … Continue reading

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Making Friends and Telling Stories

I talk to so many people these days. I have met so many new friends– young children and kind moms and athletes and fancy bike riders and the old guy with a quick snappy wit. I learned that I love to be out … Continue reading

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Thankful List

Sometimes it is good to list things that you are thankful for. Sometimes it is also fun to make up things for your list. Have fun. Be happy. Be thankful. Get Glad. bagel – hot coffee – van ride – … Continue reading

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A Week of Changes

Last week at this time, I was in New York. I saw a lot of the city. I rode trains, planes, buses and boats. If only I had ridden a horse. Dang. Maria navigated our travels. I bought the lunch. I … Continue reading

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She is Tropical

This is Maria. She is my girlfriend. She helps me out. She has a pretty smile. She has fun in her eyes. She holds my hand when I am teetering on the edge. She likes to eat fruit. She is tropical. … Continue reading

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14 Things to Accomplish in 2012

I am still alive and paid all of my bills from the last year. I am still creating and I am still healthy (although slightly crazy.) So I must set some new goals for this new year. These are in no … Continue reading

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Salvation Mountain

I found someone who inspires me. His name is Leonard Knight. A dry-skinned, whispy-haired, western version of Howard Finster. He lives near the town of Niland in the desert of Southern California. This is where he built Salvation Mountain. Salvation Mountain is … Continue reading

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