Wednesday, June 23, 2004

   QUACK !
The ducks that live where I work have had another bunch of ducklings. They are so used to us, the ducks parade down the sidewalks some times. I was trying to take a picture of one of the mallards, when another snuck up behind me.... a loud quack startled me, and I ended up on my butt. (I often squat low to take photos of critters and plants, so it was not far to go). That duck then walked around me and looked right into the camera. "I'm ready for my close up, Mr. DeMille" the duck seemed to say.
Today is another ongoing re=organization of the house. So much paperwork, correspondence, craft projects (blankets and 2 shirts) and my art stuff. I got a portable draftboard. We had a 2 man draftboard and drafting machine (I can't draw staight lines or right angles) with 10 little draws. I loved it-- Dad bought it from his workplace years ago. He's a retired engineer-- I am so proud of my Dad. He got his engineering degree going to school at night, working full time in the day, and supporting a family. He's given me an old book called "Through Engineering Eyes"-- essays on science from Julius Caesar, Chaucer, etc. I tresure this book, it is quite unique. Sharing books, poems , art and essays is special because it is so personal. I guess these are forms of expression where we share thoughts from deep inside that are parts of our true essence. Here on the the Otaku, people share their thoughts and art very openly--- I think its wonderful to be able to experience so many points of view. I am still trying to sort and upload photographs, but they are coming. I am going to try and get a small watercolor set. I would like to restart doing some pen and ink and watercolours. I am looking forward to another little trip in August when I go to Virgina.


I am eagerly looking forward to AX ! I have never gone to one, and I love to take pictures. Panda will be there-- is anyone else planning on going? I wish I could take all my friends there, I think it would be a real hoot! It could be fun trying to have an Otaku gathering. Any ideas ? I want to thank Kamiya Usagi for the name Chester for my comppputer-- it seems to really fit. (as Tomato does for my car thanks to Ozy J). Today has been a day off , ,but I had to make computer disks for a co-worker. That was easy but driving in and home was 100 miles, and its starting to get warm!

I send the little park on Dream St. to my friends, a little out of the way place, with a gazebo and little hill to walk, and a ball field. I will stretch out read, and people watch. I hope everyone finds their little piece of Paradise, somewhere on Dream St.
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