Saving a Life in Key Largo

One of the reasons Mrs. Chatterbox and I travel is to challenge our preconceptions of a place with firsthand experiences. I’d heard about the Florida Keys my entire life and was excited to lay my eyes on them. Read about it (here).

A Stupid TV Show

A forensic team would have difficulty finding my DNA on our TV’s remote control because it’s usually in Mrs. Chatterbox’s hand, but one program she watches is really stupid. And once again we're off to see the world. Read about it (here). 

 

 

Portland's Lan Su Chinese Garden

Sometimes it takes out-of-town guests to prompt a visit to wonderful attractions in your own backyard. Check it out (here). 

 

Happy Birthday, Mom

Today is my mother's ninety-first birthday. Read about it (here).

 

Parody

While teaching conceptual illustration at our local art college I was asked one question more than any other: Where do your ideas come from? Check it out (here).

 

Tornado

This might be a peculiar picture, or just a prophetic one.Check it out (here).

 

As Old as You Feel?

Fifty years ago my grandmother received a curious letter that should have made her feel better, but it didn't. Read about it (here).