I was about to start this post, “I jumped out of bed all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed,” which would not have been entirely inappropriate since I also write fiction. I pondered whether I had dragged, heaved, coaxed, or wallowed myself out of bed, eventually concluding that this was not really the point. The point is: it is Tuesday morning and I am doing Monday’s blog post. My late posting habit continues. Quick, throw in a picture to pep things up!
I try a different perspective
I remembered after I took this one that I do not know how to turn a picture 90 degrees. I lead with this one because I feel it is symbolic of how my life sometimes feels like it is turning sideways. Does anybody remember the independent films Sideways with Paul Giamotti and Thomas Haden Church? It was hilarious, and wine was prominently featured. I should watch it again to see if it could teach me any life lessons.
The classics hold up.
I segue from my messed up life back to the Herkimer High School seniors’ artwork. I was a little surprised to see Snoopy, but I guess Peanuts has never really gone away. Batman, of course, is continually being reinvented.
Peace, among other things.
It is very nice to see the Peace sign still prominently featured. And I guess that is a good note to end on. The real reason I dragged myself out of bed (picked a verb!) was to finish my article on the Herkimer Town Board for the Daily Sentinel. Then I hope to meet friends for a late breakfast or early lunch (I was not clear on which) Pellettieri Joe’s in Utica (yes, I know, I could call it Brunch, but I feel that is something you have on a Sunday. I don’t really know about these things). I guess I can call this a writing warm-up. Thank you for participating.
