Saturday, April 30, 2011

Buzzards in Lake Mills


There is a tree about a block from my back kitchen window that is a roost for these large birds.

Magnolia Tree

Here is the tree Frank and I planted in memory of his Dad, Arthur Dahn, who died Sept 5th 2010. It is in full bloom right now. No leaves, just blossoms. It certainly has been a late spring.

Sunday, April 3, 2011

Elk Creek

Today was the first day of a beautiful spring day. It reached 75 degrees today with the sun shining. So, Frank, Becky, Charlie and I drove to Elk Creek and walked the grassy road through the reserve.
Here are the photos resulting in that trip.



Sunday, March 20, 2011

Tom and Jack: The Intertwined Lives of Thomas Hart Benton and Jackson PollockTom and Jack: The Intertwined Lives of Thomas Hart Benton and Jackson Pollock by Henry Adams

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Very good book. I have learned much from the content. I feel the author did a wonderful job of giving a complete look at Benton's influences on Pollock's artwork and the other aspects of the unique times and culture of the 20th century artworld. I learned much from this one and would recommend it.




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Saturday, March 19, 2011

Fingerless Mittens

I have knitted three pairs of these mittens now. The first went to LeAnn, the trial pair. The second pair I gave to my godchild, Johanna. This may go to LeAnn's friend Brian. I like the blue yarn that Becky is modeling for me in the picture. The first two pairs were done in a simple wool yarn. This one is called Jelli Beenz from the Plymouth Brand Collection. I bought the yarn from Hibbing, MN this winter with Mary and my Mother. We bought up yarn to make a baby sweater even though we don't have any babies in the family. Must of been a impulse buy. I want to learn how to knit clothing, sweaters and vests.



Now I am knitting some Bunny Nuggets. I will post when I get a few made.

Thursday, March 17, 2011

March - Winter in to Spring

The push and pull of winter into spring is on.


Sunday, March 6, 2011

Sunday Afternoon on the Couch


Frank and Charlie spend some quality time together.