Beekeepers

Sapelo Farms is a beautiful farm that now houses BEES! Their honey is unsurpassed. This article tells of their sucess.

Mussels

I attach my oil monotype of "Mussel Patterns", those heavenly blue shells whose innards provide such a tasty meal. The "Riprap" verse describes them well:

"Upon the rocks grow beautiful, small things. Mussels, with mossy beards. Dark blue shells.

They sigh as the tide rises."

Reviewing the Celebration

The Boston Pops Fireworks to celebrate the 4th has been a favorite. Over the years the program has changed to delete the firing of the canon, and installing singers automated during the firewoks display. Nevertheless the Boston Pops orchestra remains the same in the shell on the Esplanade with casts of thousands cheering!

Happy July 4th!

Here is a copy of the famous poem by Francis Scott Keyes, now celebrating this birthday of our country.

July 4th 3 Mile Race

Jimmy ran with the Track Club in their annual 3 mile race to celebrate the 4th of July!

Madeleine Painting

My grand-daughter, Madeleine, came to visit this afternoon and painted some pictures for me.

St. Simons Island Pier

Today was a rain filled day. I painted this watercolor a few years ago before all of the new additions. The pier still looks like this on a rainy rainy day.