It takes half a dozen clothes pegs to close the curtains in my father’s bedroom, which he does every night. The curtains are rags but *...
It takes half a dozen clothes pegs to close the curtains in my father’s bedroom, which he does every night. The curtains are rags but my mother chose them and they will not be replaced!! / / Every time that I’ve touched them. These curtains tear a bit more. If mediums could communicate; if there was a telephone to the other side, my mother would be telling him to get rid of them! / She was very down-to-earth / practical, like her father. Several people have tried – people who are close to him. But no! / / The other day, it was only at the chemist’s that I’d remembered that that day would have been her birthday. Apart from the very many photos, these ‘curtains’ are still a presence. / / ( My father calls the clothes pegs mikkies. {We always speak Dutch but pegs are wasknijpers . Where mikkies comes from. I don’t know.) / I see these rags (rather than all the photos) as symbolic of the friendship between my parents, which began in 1930.
It all started on December 20th,2007. Larry Smith sat on the edge of his bed with his 2 best friends sitting on the floor.”Man,Larry i ca…
It all started on December 20th,2007. Larry Smith sat on the edge of his bed with his 2 best friends sitting on the floor.”Man,Larry i can`t wait for christmas.I think my mom and dad is getting me that XBOX 360 i`ve been bragging about all week.” One of the boys said to Larry. “Yeah, i think my moms gonna get me that Dirt Bike and Four Wheller i`ve been asking for.” Another boy said. ” What happened to you guys holiday spirit.Christmas is suppose to be about Santa Clause and the egg nog that you drink at parties.” Larry told them.”Come on Larry you know we stopped believing in santa clause a long time ago.” Travis said. “Yeah Larry you need to listen to Travis. He may not always be right but i agree with him on this one. All i look forward to on Christmas is the presents and spending time with my mom.It`s the only time of the year she can spends all day with me instead of just 10 lowsy minutes” Andy said.” You guys are probably right. But is that all you really look forward to on Christmas?” Larry asked”No.Not really i also like the parties i go to and seeing people i never met before.”Travis answered.Bright and early the next morning Larry got up made him some breakfast set at the family table and thought about what his friends said.Then a knock came on the door.Larrys big sister Jena rushed downstairs and pushed larry so she could get to the door first.”Who is it!!!!” Hollard Jena.”Travis and Andy can Larry come out?”They asked.Jena unlocked the door and said….... “It`s your dorkish friends”. As they walked in they looked at Larry in a unfamilair way.”What”. Larry said spitting his ceral everywhere.”Come on dude don`t tell me you forgot. It`s saturday morning for petes sake why are you still in your PJ`s we are suppose to be out shopping for gifts for our moms and dads. But in Andys case mom.”Said Travis.”Oh. Yeah right the shopping.Sorry you guys i can`t make it.”Larry said.”Why not you`ve been saying you would be free on today.You even made a promise that you would`nt bail out at the last minute.” Andy said.”Yeah i know but.Ummmmmmmmmmm.I…I.I have to help Jena get ready for her prom tonight.” Larry said taking a big spoonful of ceral in his mouth.”What. My prom is`nt until a month from now.Look you guys Larrys lying he does`nt have anything to do but sleep.He was up all night doing some homework.” Jena said.”But we didn`t have any homework!”Travis yelled.Jena ran upstairs as fast as she could.”Look Larry you are my best friend but if you keep continuing to lie like this.We won`t have a friendship!Now are you going or not?”Travis asked angerly.”Alright im going.Give me 5 minutes to change.”Said Larry.”Alright 5 minutes or else.”Andy said.”Don`t push it And”.Said Larry.As Larry ran upstairs Jena looked at him and started laughing.Larry wondered why she was laughing but he didn`t ask he just looked at her and ran in his room.After larry put on his stuff he ran outside to Andy and Travis.”Right on time too.”Travis said. As they left off the porch they ran into 2 old enemies.Alex Matason and Bug Brain.”Well,well,well.Look what the cat spit out.Alex Matason and Bug Brain.” Said Travis.”Aw Travis i think you better leave them alone they got a dog.”Said Larry.”Stop being such a wimp Lar they are not gonna do anything with those dogs.”Said Andy.”I think you need to listen to your boy for you get wiped on my by me and my homeboy.Oh and lil Sparky here to.” Said Bug Brain.”Like i said before you ain`t do nothing with that mutt or your homeboy.”Travis said to Bug Brain. “Didn`t we teach you last that you should mind who you talk to.”Said Andy. “What punk i`ll whip your tail.”Said Bug Brain.”Sick`em boy”.Then the boys started to run with the dog on there tail and the other 2 boys behind them.They hit the corner and lost Bug Brain,Alex,and the dog.”Man that was a close one when are you two gonna learn how to keep your big mouths shut you almost got us killed today. Didn`t you see how big that dog was.He could have eaten us alive.” Said Larry.”Stop your worries he was just trying to scare us.” Said Travis.”Well it worked thanks to you and Andy.By the way where is Andy.”Asked Larry. Then they heard a scream. It was Andy they had caught him and the dog was eating him up.”Help, help.Help me Travis,Larry help!”yelled Andy.”Leave him alone he didn`t do anything to you or that mingy mutt.”Said Travis.”You know you got alot of nerve talking to me and my boy like that.” Said Alex.”You aint gonna do nuttin punk about it”said Travis.”Yeah aight.Try me.”Said Alex.Alex threw the first punch and bam. Travis was out like a light.When he woke up he was in a wheelchair in the middle of a hospital.”Wha…what happened?”asked Travis.”Alex threw the first punch and you went down like that.”Larry said snapping his fingers.That can`t be possible he was just right here.”Said Travis.”Yeah hours ago.”Said Andy.”Andy buddy are you alright all i remember was that Alex and Bug Brain`s dog was eating you up and bitting you with his visus teeth.”Said Travis sadly.”Yeah im okay thanks to you and Larry.Larry was amazing after you and Bug Brain got into it and he knoced you out.Larry jumped in it and took on both of them.But he got knocked down.And had a slittyly sprained arm.But thats okay he just has to rest for the next 2 weeks or so.”Andy said.”Man what are we gonna tell our parents?”Asked Travis scared.”I don`t know about you but me and Andy already called our moms and dads explaining what had happened.”Said Larry.”What.Ya`ll just going to let me hang like that.Ya`ll suppose to be my boys we look after each other.”Travis told them.”I know,i know,i know.But this time we couldn`t bail you out you made your own desicion nobody asked you to help me.”Said Andy.”Hold up, hold up,hold up. You were the one screaming like a little girl talking bout.Travis Larry help please help me.”Travis said immatating a girl.”Yeah but how was i suppose to know you were acutually gonna help?”Asked Andy.”Because were boys and like i said we look after each other.”Said Travis.”Man i am in so much trouble.I can’t stand ya`ll”Yelled Travis.”Yall couldn`t bail me out this 1 time”Said Travis.”Travis we have been bailing you out ever since…..well forever.”Said Larry.Later that day when Travis arrived home he had a sprained arm a concusion on his head and a broken leg.”Mom and dad now before you say anything they started it.We were on our way to the mall when they said they were…...Well you know.”Said Travis.”No i don`t know Travis tell me.”Said his father angerly.”well it all sstarted like this.”He said studdering
For anybody who hasn’t had a chance to check out the winners of the Mother’s day Contest held for both the Selective Coloring Group...
For anybody who hasn’t had a chance to check out the winners of the Mother’s day Contest held for both the Selective Coloring Group and the Childhood Group you can see them HERE. These images really evoke such warm tender feelings and a true sense of motherhood. So much inspiration went into this contest, and it was very rewarding for me as well. While you are there, take a moment and check out the rest of my website and sign up for future news and updates. It is an interactive, resourceful, and informational site aimed to educate photographers on the art and techniques of selective coloring. Also, if you have time, sign my guestbook. I would love to hear your thoughts and if you have any suggestions on making the site even more useful and interesting.
Just thought I’d send a quick shout saying I’ve arrived in Rome yesterday safely. Hehe, this art community is like a family; my paren…
Just thought I’d send a quick shout saying I’ve arrived in Rome yesterday safely. Hehe, this art community is like a family; my parents had asked me to e-mail them ASAP once I arrived in Rome. My landlady has asked me to be very careful because I’m very young and Italy can be dangerous (I wonder if she knows how old I really am – I’m a shorty so I tend to look younger than my actual age). She tells me I should get a cell phone so I can call her if I’m in trouble outside, and to never come back home by myself late at night (although considering the nature of my program of study and where I’m living, I doubt I can avoid that) etc. etc… I have a lot on my plate now and need time to get used to living here; but for now I thought I should also inform my RB “family” that I have arrived safely; and thanks to all of you who bid me your farewell wishes :) Ciao!
Hi all. I’m very happy to report some more features the last 2 weeks or so. I am very happy and appreciative of some (well all) of these …
Hi all. I’m very happy to report some more features the last 2 weeks or so. I am very happy and appreciative of some (well all) of these works, as they have been like a milestone I passed in terms of both technical and creative aspects. Well, not super creative, but creative enough for me, as I’ve always stated I’m not to creative, just pretty good at capturing life as it happens. Thanks so much to all of you for your support and motivation! The following works have been featured: / Hold my Hand Dad was featured in Canon DSLR / Happy Baby was featured in Oh Baby / Meet Teddy was featured in Images & Ideas / C-H-L-O-E was featured in Family Unlimited / Bass Player was featured in #1 Artists of Redbubble / Feet was featured in the groups Family Unlimited and Mood & Ambience / Katie was featured in Older Kids Age 8-16 / 2009 Oscar Winner Kate Winslet was featured in both 1:1 with Celebrities and All Street Portraiture And Photography / Yes, I’, Cute and I Drool too was featured in Oh Baby! / Man on Gondola was featured in All Street Portraiture And Photography / My Unercuvah Luvah was featured in In the Shoshin Thanks so much to all the groups, I really appreciate it! xoxoxoxo / Jen
My parents are on the home page! ...
My parents are on the home page! Laurine’s just turned 81. Frank’s 85. They still get a big kick out of life. Here’s Dad and me in younger days … /
This is a question I think we all struggle to find the answer to, some of us spending our whole lives searching and never find what we’re…
This is a question I think we all struggle to find the answer to, some of us spending our whole lives searching and never find what we’re looking for. I have too many dreams to fulfill in one lifetime. If I could have only one goal in life, it would be to have one piece of writing published. My parents have been divorced since I was six years old. A lot of people ask me if I wish they’d get back together and it surprises them when my answer is “no”. I know they’re both happier living the way they are now as opposed to 12 years ago. I have no memories of them ever being happy with each other and I remember wishing that they would separate. They’re just two great people who couldn’t make it work. I am an only child. Maybe this is why I enjoy time by myself every once in a while. In October 2007, my uncle David was diagnosed with lung cancer. He had been experiencing some breathing problems for a long time and he had battled cancer twice before. It turned out that the chemotherapy he had the last time caused this cancer. He had unknowingly suffered from lung cancer for 26 years, which was over half his life. The doctor told him he had four to ten months to live without treatment. He chose not to undergo treatments. He said he would rather live life the best he could while he still had time rather than sit in bed all day long just so he could stay alive a few extra months. So he moved in with my dad and I until he passed away on January 9th, 2008, just a few days after his son left after visiting for Christmas. I miss him every day. He was the one who taught me that no matter how difficult your situation is, embrace every day like it’s your last. He made me laugh every day that he lived with us, despite the oxygen tank he had to carry with him everywhere. Some other major influences in my life are my parents and my friends. My parents have taught me so much that has made me who I am today. My morals, values, how I think and what I believe – all of that came from them. My friends, because they’ve helped me get through the most difficult times and I know I always have their support in everything I do. But one other major influence in my life is music. I love all kinds of music. If someone were to look through all the CDs I have, they would probably think the collection was that of a music store – not an average teenager. When things are hard and I can’t turn to anyone, music is always there. Music is truly a universal language, bringing people together who would otherwise have nothing at all in common. Music is a total constant. That’s why we have such an instinctual connection to it, you know? A song can take you back instantly to a moment, a place, or a person. And no matter what else in the world or in you has changed, that song stays the same, just like that moment. My biggest fear is not how I will die, but rather when. I feel like I have so much that I want to accomplish, but not enough time to do it all. A question I always struggle to answer is “What mark do you want to leave on the world?” I think I would much rather live a quiet, peaceful existence. I made my mark the day I was born because I was given the blessing of life. I would rather the world leave its mark on me in my having experienced living in it. So who am I? It’s not a question to be answered with just a few words, or a name. In order to know who I am, you need to find out who the people are in my life, the experiences I’ve had, the lessons I’ve learned, my wildest dreams and biggest fears, and the goals I have yet to achieve. Then, maybe you might get an idea of who I am.
Important Update At long last! The Bandit Bird…
Important Update At long last! The Bandit Birds have their own book….well it’s about me too….and probably about YOU as well….why not read it and let me know? please have a look at it here / The Birds and I think it looks wonderful! / . / . /
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