​From the "They don't make'm like they used to" files: I've had many different stereo set ups over the past fifty years. The latest (bottom of picture) was this fancy pants BlueTooth, CD, FM (no AM!) multi functional all in one unit. Lasted about two years before things started to go wrong. Bluetooth stopped Bluetoothing, CD player stopped CD playing, and now the radio stopped radioing. Note the scratched foggy simple clock radio on the top...clock working, radio tuned perfectly, stereo clear and crisp. It's been dropped, bumped, shaken, lost and found, you name it... its endured it. The best ..read more

The Solemn Tree  This tree means many things to many people. This image of solitude, image of survival.  I knew someone who believed that life was all about the effort, the work you applied to each day. If you just plan and follow through, your life will turn out well. At times I began to believe that, pouring myself into work and diligence with passion and unfailing drive.  What is wrong with that philosophy? I quote Robbie Burns with this answer: “The best laid plans of mice and men, often go awry”.  A lost job, a failed marriage, an illness that takes a toll, so many ..read more

Red Algonquin Sky 8" x 10" oil on canvas  1200.00 unframed  Currently Available Photograph compliments of Elizabeth McLoughlin The proverbial treadmill, I have a real one and I should use it way more than I actually do, however, the treadmill I'm referring to is the one we all are on every day. Maybe not everyone, I know some have a pretty good life, but for most of us the demands of life have us running on a proverbial fast paced treadmill. From our responsibilities to others, to family, to the mountains of useless stuff we own and not the least are the responsibilities to o ..read more

Restoration Project  For as long as I can remember I have always loved the look and feel of the rugged untouched remote landscape. Having said that there is commonly evidence of human footprint almost anywhere you go. No question about it, you would be surprised at the glow of a discarded red coffee cup with a name that sounds like Jim Portman on it!  There is commonly discard around from previous adventurers and hikers, campers and so on, there is just no escaping it. No way, unless you are an artist.  When I set out to paint a location it has to connect with me in a deep an ..read more