I have to laugh.
That mustang of an epistle fired out of the gate just minutes after it was pasted into the WP format, and while I was searching for the images. I wrote it last night, went to sleep and have not edited it at all.
The WordPress format showed a new ‘red’ attention-getting notice to ‘Refresh connection with Linkedin’ which I did – and I suppose that prompted the “Publish’ option.
Perdon! The post was totally unedited, so I will follow now with images and other links. I also intended to mention this approach to the equinox. Years ago I remember reading that ‘more storms are spawned on the September equinox than any other day of the year.’ I have no idea if it’s true or not, but the Atlantic seems to be extremely active during this period – especially this year!
September 2019 – How the world has changed since last year’s Killa Raymi Equinox ‘Girls’ Trip.’ What a serene experience.
After brushing the blues into the still-wet white, I left for a walk in the park.
Always great to look down and see something looking up! Ah, we share this world with all species, but often we forget about them.
Portoviejo Ecuador
I poured the gifted sangria into a pretty glass! In the background is the wall sconce which needs something higher to balance against that white space…
The LinkedIn page just popped up to confirm the WordPress connection. Will we have to do this with every new post? Ah WordPress, things were just fine before these changes!
The pizza box…
Two coats of acrylic ‘roofing paint’ and then some fun hurried swirls of paint. So very easy! Next I taped the edges to reinforce the shape.
The left-over mirrors from past projects… and a little heavy-duty glue…
Allowing another day for the mirrors to ‘set,’ the Pizza Van Gogh is ready to hang!
Dady also shared this cover of Starry Starry Night.
Here’s the Kathy Mattea SERFA talk:
and the Hope for the Galapagos fundraising page – go HERE. (Updates needed for anyone who can provide info to what’s happening now.. the laptop battery is almost depleted!) I found this ABC news link from this month: ...Fleet Still Near Galapagos
Now I’ll hit ‘publish’ – and should be back online tomorrow or Tuesday.
Love to you all,
Lisa
Zeebra Designs & Destinations 
lol, was looking for the photos.. figured you just buffered out There should be updated info on what’s happening in the Galapagos on the gov site.. If I see any new..news on Facebook, I’ll let you know..hugs
this year has given us many ‘whoops’ moments… thanks as always for your feedback – you’re due an update regarding those hurdles…. new account was needed, so now i wait for a new reply!
nice post and like the celebration vibe and the lies from “the songs the singing and the tunes”
nice line from Kathy Mattea
and
“It’s not about light shows, not about choreography, and not about costumes”
“it’s about words, and music, and melody, and Rhythm_
So glad you enjoyed her talk – so inspiring in so many ways… thanks so much!
😉
And we need lots of this kind of inspiring stuff right now as the world reopens after this crazy year
Thank you so much, and yes, you’re right.. things to pull us up – yet there is so much heavy as well — the fires are a huge concern… It’s hard to know when to share positive stories – there are so many, and at times I feel a bit of guilt that my immediate world is without challenges. (except for dodging covid!)
Yes – and my thoughts and prayers are with the many who are in the struggle – just saw on the news where a horse farmer in CA lost hundreds of thousands of dollars in supplies and have ashes all over their farm- the good news is that the horses were able to be moved to a rescue area and they were safe – and then more good news that the community is helping the farm and so there is that coming together – but whew – you are so right – many huge concerns
Lisa, also wanted to note that i loved this version of “starry starry night” (oh the voice!)
and keep in mind when changes to WP come out way – many ties they are for security (helps me have patience)
yes, my friend dady played it for me via her little phone while we were in a public area.. hard to hear yet so unique and almost chilling… she happened to walk in while i was working on the post so it was a perfect moment to share it. thanks also for the reminder to be patient!
I love hearing that moment – when she walked in! Oh thanks for bringing me there 🎶🎶🎶🎶💕
Wow! WP is becoming an adventure. Glad it decided to share your photos etc.with us
On a personal basis, Kathy Mattea is a joy to work. She is so sweet.
Nice version of Vincent. Always brings back traveling with my old friend, Leonard Nimoy in his one man-show, Vincent.
And of course, the talent of Don Mclean, a very under-rated singer/songwriter. I only worked him once but listen to his music all the time.
thanks don, and wow, there’s a new post of yours in the future, your stories about kathy!
i’ll use this comment now to say that the battery is almost dead on the laptop.. all is well, though there’s a new event in ecuador.. sangay volcano is quite upset… in case things get worse, i’ll be most likely off line until the weekend – all fine, even if the volcano gets worse..
A mad volcano! Do you get the impression this old planet is really upset with us.
Lisa, I loved both posts, and especially hearing that you are well and keeping busy. Yes, this country has gone mad. Tempers are so strong in each political camp, it’s scary to even voice an opinion. I do, anyway, though I am fully aware that my small voice will not redirect anyone from their chosen candidate. I’m terrified that we’ll have four more years of this madness. I read the article about the dying birds last week. Things like that, plus the hurricanes and fires, make me afraid that we’ve passed the point of no return with our abuse of this poor planet. Stay strong, Lisa! Did you see that I’ve made a humble attempt to revive our “Timeout for Art?” Take care!
thanks cindy, and right now it’s hurried – due to the battery.. i’ve been looking at the news about the volcano sangay, which made a dramatic scene yesterday… just now hearing about it.
remember everyone, all’s fine even if things go silent! love you all! lisa
OK, I feel better and more completed now Ahh, WP. Never a dull moment. Glad to see the pizza box, I like the selfies, and the sangria looks just right for a hot night. I like “Starry starry night” and Don McLean. I can still sing along with “American Pie.” 🙂
janet
i really loved your post with the frog.. it was a great image and also captured a not-so-nice moment for the insect.. but great moment from the frog’s viewpoint..
She has a lovely laidback style. I like it. 🙂 🙂 I wasn’t in the Reader yesterday much so missed the post but I’ll backtrack. Your home must be so lovely to live in, Lisa. Sending hugs!
So glad you liked it. yes, we need lovely and laidback these days!
Thank you for the photos. I love painting on a pizza box!
we should have a ‘paint your pizza box’ post!
After having read the previous post I was disappointed not to see the pizza box painting. It was worth the wait. It’s beautiful and I look forward to seeing in situ.
I’m beyond heartbroken about the Chinese fishing the Galapagos waters.
Alison xo
You surely have seen this, but if you haven’t, it might give you some pleasure to see van Gogh’s pen and ink study for “Starry Night”.
I’d not heard about the volcano — I’ll go look for that. And if your posts come in two installments, we don’t care. It’s just good to hear from you, and enjoy all the beauty you bring.
It was a lovely ‘detour’ and so worth opening one more window in this window-zammed browser!!! I have been four days at Poza Honda – such a lovely respite… now it’s ‘catchup time’ —-
Have you moved into a new home hope all is well. Have not been chatting with you in sometime I am happy tosee your painting even if it’s on a box. Did your niece ever find the feather? Happy Fall
hey! so sorry i am behind on anything cyber.. the restaurant is my internet option, and that is often risky…
feather is packed and pending for sending — for so long that it probably needs to be unpacked so it can get some fresh air! ha! there’s another waiting to go to colorado, and it too has been in a rolled tube since March. Last check at the post office – only in-country mail – nothing going out.. another service sends to new yorks, chicago or new jersey, and they asked, ‘is colorado near any one of those places?’
Thanks for mentioning the campaign. Chinese armada has moved on to Peru.
Big hugs 🤗 Stephen
On Sun, Sep 20, 2020, 12:05 PM Zeebra Designs & Destinations wrote:
> Playamart – Zeebra Designs posted: “I have to laugh. That mustang of an > epistle fired out of the gate just minutes after it was pasted into the WP > format, and while I was searching for the images. I wrote it last night, > went to sleep and have not edited it at all. The WordPress form” >
That was such a good use for that pizza box. And the sangria was also used well… 😉 Take care Lisa!
We look forward to a Pizza-Painting Party – in the park!
Lisa, I have done the exact same thing … several times, I’m embarrassed to say! Sometimes I just hit the wrong button. Don’t worry, you’re among friends. I too, was looking for the pizza box. Love it! 🙂 ~Terri
Ha! |Yes, sometimes they burst out of the starting gate, so we just laugh and adjust!
Your present series is a good one, esp the recent one about Central America. Goodness I love those old relics.
There was a book, Sastun – (just found there was a movie, ha, new to me!) it’s been so long since I read it, it’s foggy, but the shaman said that the good spirits had left Tikal because of man’s intrusion and only the bad ones remained. This ‘essence’ has stuck with me, especially when I see how ‘trendy’ tourism affects the mood of an ancient site. I sometimes feel that way in museums, and I wonder about what right we have to take things from the grave..
Anyway, it’s been lovely to look over your shoulders and learn more about the ancients.
Here’s the link to the movie Sastun:
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Hello Lisa: I hope that you are healthy, happy and safe. Always love your pictures and stories. Big hugs, Stephen