Sitting around a campfire one night.

 While traveling the Globe I run across items that are interesting and on occasion will tell the friends and neighbors about them. (here is one) The product listed herein is "Officially Endorsed by Juan Corbett." Designed by Haneyart. You may find this item along with others at the Juan Corbett online Store linked here. 

How did this Design come about? This graphic came to be from a tongue and check response to an evening of drink'n and think'n. A few of us were sitting around a campfire solving the ills of the World when the topic of self protection came up. No, not condoms or birth control. (ha-ha.) Talking about firearms as protection. Booze and guns do not mix — use each with extreme caution, and never together!!! Booze and sex, thats another story all together, can be just as dangerous as well.

What if some one broke into your home? Your car broke down, you were stranded in a questionable neighborhood. There are bad people watching you from the shadows? Your enjoying a quite weekend camping when a maniac comes into camp. What could a person do to protect themselves or their loved ones if they found their-selves in a dangerous situation?

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Eyes of Gold.

I was visiting Istanbul, Turkey awhile back when I saw a woman in a Burqa for the first time, first hand, there she was. Dark fabric surrounding these eyes of gold. I was struck with this image. I can not recall a time when the color of eyes contrasted so well against another color. Dark fabric the back-drop to these eyes of liquified sunshine were before me, I was spell bound, I was temporally frozen, I should look away, but I couldn't. What was behind the veil? She was dark and mysterious, sorta sexy. Forbidden to speak.

Prior to that, only in pictures had I seen this type of Muslim dress. I'd like to think I'm not one to make judgement of others religious beliefs or practices. "Live and let live," I always say. Recently in the news, it's been reporting that some countries are considering banning the Burqa. Not sure what's that all about.

At the Church picnic.

The Church bell rang out as I rounded the corner in a bee line to the Lords House. It was one of those Sundays when most of the congregation would be in full force, filling the house to the rafters, standing room only.

Seems like there are a few times during the year when the Holy Houses fills up, Christmas and Easter. Of course our place is no different, except we have an annual Church picnic and ice cream social that bring in the neighbors from far and wide. The summer social event of the season around here, its after harvest so all the farmers have a little extra time before they have to get back to their fields.

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A friendly game of poker?

We were out at Todd's ranch, a few miles South of Vegas for a friendly game of poker that night. There was myself, Toddy G'man, Billy Jack, Big Steve, Lucky Larry and Jimmy Mac. A rough bunch of hombres, excluding myself of course. We all knew each other as are paths had crossed over the years. A couple of the guys could easily crawl into a cage match and hold their on. Plus, one was still a enforcer for a motorcycle gang, and little O'me, whose had his ass kicked more times than I care to remember.

Now don't get me wrong they really are a good bunch of men with big hearts and an easy smile. Like I said, it all  started out as a friendly game. Old school poker, five card draw and seven card stud only, jokers wild - dealers choice. We all agreed, $100.- limit, no more than three raises. 

Maria de Mar del Plata, mi muse.

I sailed into the Mar del Plata harbor for the Christmas holidays. Argentina is a country I love to visit for its culture, the courtesy to even strangers. A vast country, impressive and appealing, from seaside resorts, island hideaways to snow capped mountains, something for everyone. I can appreciate a country progressive enough to elect that Cristina Kirchner as their first female President.

The Punk'n busted out of jail.

Punk'n escaped the detention center where he was being held for trespassing and destruction of public property. (hence the jail house-shirt). I had a studio east of downtown in one of those areas that most people feared to tread. All kinds of interesting characters were up around here. After dark an outsider could get themselves in trouble real quick. Seems art zones are always in these neighborhoods.

An aspiring street artist, this kid, or young man dropped by the studio from time to time to see what projects we were working on. I would review/critique the drawings he would bring by. He had talent alright, it just needed development, practice, experience to further the craft. Punk'n was his street name, never did I ask his real name and didn't want to know or get to close. Sorta reminded me of Opie.