Hi Uncle Chris!

I know that you read this, and I just wanted to say HI!

;-)

Why are horses put together so wrong

Rest my friend. Rest.

When God made horses, I think he was still practicing. I am of course not judging the Lord at all. I just still don't understand how it is that they are so huge, so majestic, and yet so frail. One wrong move, and a horse is gone. Sadly, this is the case with an old friend. My friend, a great horse, and the partner of one of my closest friends has passed away as of this morning from an infection. A stupid infection - how is it that such a thing could become systemic and lethal in such a short amount of time? How is it that these huge, majestic and beautiful creatures become so crippled by such simple things? My sweet Bay, the little farty mouthed boy that you were, you are already so missed. I don't know of a kinder horse that side of the thruway, Mav, and I am so sorry that we won't see you again. My heart goes out to Vicki right now... I am so sorry.

I am SO EXCITED

I just found out that my artwork was on the news!!! Take a look at the link below for the newscast!

http://rochesterhomepage.net/media_player.php?media_id=109361

I am really pleased and had to share this with everyone!

A cute link to a Dutch store

Hema

Click on the word HEMA above and take a look at their newest ad campaign. I used to LOVE this store when I was living in Holland. I thought this was really cute - cute enough to add it to the blog.


Just another mention... I CAN'T WAIT FOR THE ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY AT THE BLASIO HOUSEHOLD! WOOWOO! Just a little shout out to my girl Kate... :-D

Congratulations!

I just wanted to say congratulations to the Sun City Senior Softball Champions! My Dad (and his teammates).

Nice job!!!

The mural is complete

This is the Public Safety Building where the mural was painted

This is the mural that I painted. It is about 6'x6'

This is me taking a photo of the image being projected on the wall (with my profile too)

Not that it was too difficult to do, but here is a photo of my first paid job as a mural artist. They may be calling me to add more to it if they get permission to add the emblems for their partners (I believe the partners are : DEA, FBI, CSI ... there may be more, but I don't know what they are). That would be great to be able to paint more and get paid for it! I still can't believe that I got paid to do this! It did however take a lot longer than I thought it would. I thought it would take 2-3 hours, but I was way off. It took me closer to 8 hours, but still, very worth the money.

Sooooo.... if you know of anyone who would like me to paint a mural for them, let me know! I am starting to get the hang of this!

Boy, I will tell you that it was an interesting experience being within the inner confines of the police department. I heard, saw and smelled a lot of things! Yes, smelled... at one point, the overwhelming odor of marijuana filled the air. Apparently they had brought in some pot plants and they were in the room next to the one I was painting in. What a strong smell! I mean, it was EVERYWHERE... must have been one hell of a plant! Some conversations I heard were pretty hard to listen to. One was about having to tell a family that the death of someone they cared for was being treated like a murder... then there were all kinds of conversations about heroin deals and drug interceptions. What i found most interesting though was the 'creed' that was posted inside of the elevator - something like 'maintaining a level of integrity at all times'... yet, I heard the word f*ck used in so many ways, it was, at best, uncomfortable! Nonetheless, I personally was treated very well by everyone there. One of the federal agents made sure that I didn't go hungry - every time I turned around there were more Thin Mints for me to eat! All in all, it was a great experience. I will actually miss going down there, even only after just two days of painting.

Yay Freelance Work!

Thank you Michelle for connecting me with someone who needs a pretty simple mural painted... I certainly appreciate the opportunity for the cash flow, and love the chance to create some art in the community!!! I will post the photos at the end of the week when I am done with the painting.

The painting, by the way, will be located inside the Public Safety Building here in Monroe County! Talk about Art in Public!!! :-D

YAYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!

I think that says it all!

VOTE

...for OBAMA!!!

Don't be a fool... when McCain dies from ill health, or is deemed incapable to run the country due to senility, do you REALLY want PALIN running the country? Maybe you do, and that is the beauty of the vote, but please, make your vote count!

"Am I a hooker?"

..that is what Lanie said to me yesterday when she had her costume on. She meant that she had a hook on her hand, and wanted to know if that is what we would call her! I kept trying to tell her that the term Hooker was not what she thought it meant... she didn't catch on ;-)