This. . . . . . is the current status of the latest oil painting. More branches, twigs, leaves, and some wildflowers remain. I might even draw a few more blades of grass. I like long grass. That. . . . . . book with which I have been helping a doctor-turned-author, Dr. William Winn, […]
Trail Guy’s Mineral King Story
Before I met him, Trail Guy spent three winters in Mineral King. At this year’s annual Mineral King Preservation Society “Picnic in the Park”, he told his story. You can listen and watch it on YouTube here: MKPS 2024 Picnic in the Park
Seven New Things Learned in July
2. What in the world? I’ve never heard of this brand of vehicle. (The name sounds like a made up woman’s moniker.) I got closer to look, and the Farmer said, “Better not touch that—it is about $100,000”. FOR A CAR?? WHAT’S IT MADE OUT OF?? And why in the world would someone bring something […]
Another Mineral King Report
It was a smoky several days in Mineral King. I stopped by a friend’s cabin for a quick visit and was struck by this timeless cabin scene. The smoke did not prevent or hamper the 39th annual Mineral King Preservation Society’s Picnic in the Park, featuring our own Trail Guy. He told of his three […]
Continuing to Paint in Summer’s Heat
Summer lasts a little bit too long for my liking. In early July, I was tired of it. That is an unpopular view, and I accept my status as a weirdo in this regard. However, I soldier onward in the heat, thankful for the inadequate swamp cooler in the painting workshop, and the inadequate wall […]
Quick Trip
In my ongoing attempts to understand why my feet are numb, I went to see a Big Deal neurologist. She was informative, thorough, and honest about the fact that 50% of people with peripheral neuropathy never learn the cause or make it go away. Lots of blood was drawn for many tests; more will be […]
MKPS Picnic in the Park
The Mineral King Preservation Society sponsors an annual picnic each year in Mineral King in July. It is a bring-your-own-picnic, bring-your-own-chair event. There is lots of chit-chat among friends, and each year a speaker brings stories of Mineral King for learning, entertainment, and for the preservation of history. This year the speaker will be Trail […]
More Hot Times in Mineral King
Here is the continuation from Friday’s long post about hot times in Mineral King. Evening light In spite of the ferocious heat down the hill and the uncommon heat in Mineral King, the evenings were very pleasant. One evening, Trail Guy went in search of his favorite flower, the leopard lily, more commonly known as […]
Hot Times in Mineral King
When it is Really Hot down the hill, it is just hot in Mineral King in the sun and on the trail. Sitting in the shade isn’t too bad, if you are covered in bug spray, the kind with a lot of DEET. When the heat is on, the biting bugs are very very active. […]
My Friend is Having an Art Show—GALA OPENING!
I have the privilege of introducing her to the crowd at her gala opening. (I hope there is a crowd at the opening.) I hope you are there!