I'm with you: vanilla is NOT a flavor and Clint Smith is a delight. I loved the poem you linked to and I enjoyed his book How the Word is Passed a few years ago. After hearing him read his poem, I think the audiobook narrator was not him, which is a darn shame. What a voice!
I love that you are on my side about vanilla. It's a big deal in our family. Right up there with how to pronounce pecan. Both potential conflicts that could lead to a civil war.
I loved the Clint Smith poem too, his perspective in the poem really reminds me of Matt as a young Dad.
Thanks, Shannon, it really is all about the light. I went on the same bike ride the next morning and brown was back to being the neutral background for the remaining fall colors and the bright blue sky, nothing special.
Thanks! And yes, I've tried to start bringing my sketchbook with me on my bike rides but I often forget. I always see the most interesting people and I want to stop and get quick sketches while the images are fresh. I haven't tried painting on the trail, just from reference photos back at my desk, but maybe when it warms up again (there are a few benches along the way).
I'm with you: vanilla is NOT a flavor and Clint Smith is a delight. I loved the poem you linked to and I enjoyed his book How the Word is Passed a few years ago. After hearing him read his poem, I think the audiobook narrator was not him, which is a darn shame. What a voice!
He reads his latest book of poetry, Above Ground.
I love that you are on my side about vanilla. It's a big deal in our family. Right up there with how to pronounce pecan. Both potential conflicts that could lead to a civil war.
I loved the Clint Smith poem too, his perspective in the poem really reminds me of Matt as a young Dad.
I love these photos of the brown turned to gold in the sunlight. Proof that the right lighting is transformative!
Thanks, Shannon, it really is all about the light. I went on the same bike ride the next morning and brown was back to being the neutral background for the remaining fall colors and the bright blue sky, nothing special.
I love this posting in so many ways.
but you are wrong about vanilla.
Thank you, friend.
Clearly, I have family that would back you up on the vanilla debate. They would be wrong, but they would back you up.
The photos out in the field are gorgeous and worth the effort to catch the light! I can imagine sitting their to paint them!!!
Thanks! And yes, I've tried to start bringing my sketchbook with me on my bike rides but I often forget. I always see the most interesting people and I want to stop and get quick sketches while the images are fresh. I haven't tried painting on the trail, just from reference photos back at my desk, but maybe when it warms up again (there are a few benches along the way).