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Takin' a little break... Kinda.
5 years ago
Greetings fellow FA Artists, Writers, Photographers, Crafters, Musicians and other Creative type people.
Well... Friday, March 27th was supposed to be the re-scheduled opening day for Dodger Stadium, but concerns over the spread of the Corona Virus put the "Kibosh" on that event. I think I'll still wear my favorite Dodger blue sweater anyway, because it's a nice day out, and the cheerful color might make things seem a little brighter.
There's folks on the radio that suggest it might be better for us all to "Take a break" from the news coverage about the COVID 19 outbreak this weekend as it's been making folks act a little more crazy than usual. So I'm switching away from the news radio station and tuning to a good "Oldies" Rock station for the next three days or so. Perhaps I'll be inspired to even do a little more sketching and drawing if the mood should hit. Pulling up the shades seems to make the office up here seem so much more bright and cheerful. At least these past few days I've been treated to a view of the nearby hills all fresh and green looking from the earlier Spring rains. The far off San Gabriel mountains even got a light dusting of snow, making a "Postcard Perfect" backdrop for views of the Valley cities.
The ammonia soaked rags in a bowl deterrent and several "Snap" jaw traps have helped bring the Nuisance Rodents under control. I have gone more than 27 days without hearing any gnawing noises in the walls of the room I'm sleeping in, and the traps have sat five days straight baited and set without being disturbed. I caught one large female about a week ago, which might have been the one that got caught in a jaw trap and shook it off. On the plus side, this female did not have nipples visible, so hopefully that means no little ones were orphaned. I at least have a little respect for my "Enemy" Vectors.
To pass the time my brother and I have been in Quarantine, and to make up for the delay of Baseball's Opening Season, Sterling and I have been watching Ken Burns' "Baseball" and enjoying learning the history of the sport, it's legends, traditions, Scandals and Heroes that made the sport "America's National Pastime." Of course the series ended after Nine "Innings" in 1994, but Sterling tells me that there are "Extra innings" available that bring the series a bit more closer to date, and at least into the 21st Century. That's good because I would like to see the Documentarian's take on the Chicago Cubs winning the World Series in 2016. I still owe a Chicago fan friend an LA Dodger cap in losing that bet.
One thing I have noticed is that a lot of Artists here on FA are using their time off to catch up with their art projects, post new and old images and generally keep in touch with the "Furry" Community on the website. I've been doing a LOT of sketching, but not much finishing. I believe the reason for my lack of creating new "Presentable" artwork to show and share here on FA is most likely because I have become too critical of my own images. I have friends I chat with almost every afternoon who encourage and support me in my efforts, but I'm still lacking the motivation to ink and finish any new images, and I can't understand why. My biggest problem is that as I sit at my drawing desk, I start nodding off or I fall asleep. One thing I've read on the computer news blips is that constant nodding off is a sign of depression. I have no Idea what I have to be depressed about, but perhaps if I try switching from the desk in the bedroom to the office, the change of environment might do me some good.
As Always, Be well, Stay safe, Wash those Paws, Mitts, Hooves, Claws and Talons, and above all...
"Peace."
Well... Friday, March 27th was supposed to be the re-scheduled opening day for Dodger Stadium, but concerns over the spread of the Corona Virus put the "Kibosh" on that event. I think I'll still wear my favorite Dodger blue sweater anyway, because it's a nice day out, and the cheerful color might make things seem a little brighter.
There's folks on the radio that suggest it might be better for us all to "Take a break" from the news coverage about the COVID 19 outbreak this weekend as it's been making folks act a little more crazy than usual. So I'm switching away from the news radio station and tuning to a good "Oldies" Rock station for the next three days or so. Perhaps I'll be inspired to even do a little more sketching and drawing if the mood should hit. Pulling up the shades seems to make the office up here seem so much more bright and cheerful. At least these past few days I've been treated to a view of the nearby hills all fresh and green looking from the earlier Spring rains. The far off San Gabriel mountains even got a light dusting of snow, making a "Postcard Perfect" backdrop for views of the Valley cities.
The ammonia soaked rags in a bowl deterrent and several "Snap" jaw traps have helped bring the Nuisance Rodents under control. I have gone more than 27 days without hearing any gnawing noises in the walls of the room I'm sleeping in, and the traps have sat five days straight baited and set without being disturbed. I caught one large female about a week ago, which might have been the one that got caught in a jaw trap and shook it off. On the plus side, this female did not have nipples visible, so hopefully that means no little ones were orphaned. I at least have a little respect for my "Enemy" Vectors.
To pass the time my brother and I have been in Quarantine, and to make up for the delay of Baseball's Opening Season, Sterling and I have been watching Ken Burns' "Baseball" and enjoying learning the history of the sport, it's legends, traditions, Scandals and Heroes that made the sport "America's National Pastime." Of course the series ended after Nine "Innings" in 1994, but Sterling tells me that there are "Extra innings" available that bring the series a bit more closer to date, and at least into the 21st Century. That's good because I would like to see the Documentarian's take on the Chicago Cubs winning the World Series in 2016. I still owe a Chicago fan friend an LA Dodger cap in losing that bet.
One thing I have noticed is that a lot of Artists here on FA are using their time off to catch up with their art projects, post new and old images and generally keep in touch with the "Furry" Community on the website. I've been doing a LOT of sketching, but not much finishing. I believe the reason for my lack of creating new "Presentable" artwork to show and share here on FA is most likely because I have become too critical of my own images. I have friends I chat with almost every afternoon who encourage and support me in my efforts, but I'm still lacking the motivation to ink and finish any new images, and I can't understand why. My biggest problem is that as I sit at my drawing desk, I start nodding off or I fall asleep. One thing I've read on the computer news blips is that constant nodding off is a sign of depression. I have no Idea what I have to be depressed about, but perhaps if I try switching from the desk in the bedroom to the office, the change of environment might do me some good.
As Always, Be well, Stay safe, Wash those Paws, Mitts, Hooves, Claws and Talons, and above all...
"Peace."
You guys hang in there.
Cheers, Ray
We're doing okay for now. I have more trouble adjusting to the rules of social contact that seem to change hourly, or depend on how much money one has.
The IFC channel has a MST3K double feature on early Saturday mornings, followed by Monty Python's Flying Circus, which is always great.
I'm doing a kitbash, and writing, and sunbathing.
If mainstream media just gave people the facts with no spin or lies things would be much better off. The legacy media has an agenda and it's not to inform people... it's called programming for a reason.
I think you changing your work places should improve your outlook... having a backdrop of hills like that should help change the way you think about things.
HUGGggz be safe my friend.
Yes. KFI has degenerated into a station of "Blabberjocks" that often relate the news in the way they want to hear it.
By the way... My sister works at one of the HEB distribution centers in TX. She says the chain of supply is still as good as ever.
Also, enjoying the puzzles?
I, too, have some issues with my eyes closing up on me lately. It doesn't seem to happen at work, but sometimes at home my mind goes into freewheel and sort of freezes up. My girlfriend is a psychotherapist; she suggested I'm having sleep cycle issues.
I've had a couple instances where I've awakened at 3:00 or 4:00 AM full of creative energy and if I can't get back to sleep I get up and doodle or draw. I usually have to take a long nap during the day to chase off the fatigue, which was something I used to do when I was living in the "Old Folk's Home" in 2003-2007.
Normally I'm up around 10:00 AM and go to work at 4:00 PM. I get home at 12:30 AM and geek on the computer until about 2:30 AM. I find I'm reading on my tablet earlier in the evening and working on stories on my little laptop from about 8:00 PM to around 11:00. Since my job requires little besides staying alert, I kind of lucked out. At least I'm writing again.
And Thank you for keeping at the job because some people might actually need what's stocked on the shelves. You're saving some people's lives in a way.
P.S. I suppose if I need to and this lasts longer than it should, I can always watch all those episodes of the Red Green show. "Remember... we're all in this together. I'm pullin for ya."
I also enjoyed The Red Green Show too. I always dug his clever use of Duct Tape, and of course the way he'd close each episode with, "If the Ladies don't find you handsome, at least they'll find you handy".