Not Quite Old

Henry

1, Some people are rich
and some people are not.
2. Some people are thin
and some people are not.
3. Some people are good
and some people are not.
4. #3 has nothing to do
with #1 or #2

Is it possible to assign a single horror to a leader of the Democratic Party, and have them unrelentingly hammer at it? AOC, Hakeem. Pete, Hillary. Kamala etc. One gets Iran, one gets ICE, ballroom, tariffs, Epstein etc.They are overwhelming us. Let's overwhelm them.

Celebrating #InternationalWomensDay

I’m not too crazy about snow.
But it is disappearing fast right now.
So I am making the most of it.
It’s wonderful to think about the future.
But don’t forget to enjoy
Today.

My first #watercolor workshop of the season.

Although I am a confident
and self-affirming kind of guy,
there are times I need a compliment
so bad that I ache inside.
I don’t think I am the only one -
so I try to compliment other folks
whenever I can.
They may be aching too.

The hard part of
“we’re all in this together”
is that when the stress
overwhelms you,
you don’t feel you have
the right to complain.
because everyone else is
going through it too.
Shared Sacrifice
is both
Uniting
and
Lonely.

Notquiteold. Featuring Henry.

Your parents gave you your name
before they even knew
what you’d be like.
And you can change it if you want.
But I think most people
grow into their name
and see that it’s who they are.
I love my name.
It’s only 8 AM
and I’ve heard it 100 times already.
Really loudly, too!

Think of something you’re afraid of.
It could be small
like worms
or big like war or vacuum cleaners.
Here’s what you do:
Nothing.
You don’t have to overcome your fears.
You don’t have to be brave all the time.
It’s okay to be afraid of stuff.

Baby's Breath.
#watercolor #flowers #art

The world is full of cactus
but you don’t have to sit in it.
The world is full of snow
but you don’t have to sit in it.
The world is full of stupidity
and sometimes you DO have to
sit with it.
But sometimes
you can get up
and leave the room.

This is a very serious time for human beings.
You are under so much pressure.
Us four-legged family members
understand and worry about you.
You have every right to be very concerned.
But don’t forget
the energizing and healing effect
of that thing you call
“Outdoors.”

i love her already

How about "stupid enough" AND "compromised enough"

You may need something
to calm you down this morning.
Here:

Years ago, my very friendly dog went completely berserk when some guy walked past the car. I felt the same way.

A little #round junco in the snow for #blueskyartshow

#round #watercolor #blueskyart #artofbluesky #art #birds #birdsofbluesky

I heard someone ask
“Why is there so much drug use
in the world?”
But I wonder -
Why s there so much pain
in the world?

Thank you. I may send you some portraits in the future!

I teach watercolor painting, and I'm always looking for fluffy subjects to teach that technique to my students. I'd love to use this photo, but only if it's ok with you

Sometimes you get lots and lots of stuff
done during the day
but you still lay in bed at night
worrying about the stuff you didn’t do.
CUT THAT OUT!
You were amazing and productive today
and the stuff that is left
is how you get to be
amazing and productive
tomorrow.

I am feeling really good today.
So you know what I am going to do?
Nothing.
You can do that.
You can feel fine and just sit there
continuing to feel fine.
You ask:
What will you accomplish?
Feeling fine is an accomplishment.

You should always love folks
for who they are
and not what they have.
But if someone you love
for who they are
has something you also love -
and will share -
don’t be ashamed
if your heart
adds some more love.

Little Koala.
#watercolor #art #animalart

Mom is having a sentimental week.
She cries watching videos
of dog rescues
and soldier reunions
and babies’ first words
and old people holding hands.
She worries it may last more than a week.
What if it’s all year?
She hugs me a lot.
So I’m all for it.

Sometimes you can cha cha
all night long.
Sometimes your neck needs help
holding up your head.
And it’s still the same nice you.
Remember that when your friend
isn’t listening to your story.
Just wait until she’s in
a more cha cha place.

Recital.
#watercolor #art #ChineseNewYear

Right now,
one of your friends
is going through
a difficult time.
If you don’t know which friend,
maybe you aren’t talking
to your friends
enough.
Ask.
Listen.
Somebody needs you.