Yeah, Lawrence. Great movie. For less serious or epic, try The Stunt Man. I wish I had seen him on stage doing Jeffrey Bernard is Unwell. Look it up. A memorable entrance:
Tag: Random Weirdness
Cryptic Cats
I always like finding new species, and am fascinated by “cryptic” ones that look just like others but have different DNA. (Are there really SEVEN Red Crossbills?) Not every species is really one, and if you obsess on the subject it will drive you mad. I like to argue and define, but my not quite …
Model
A scientifically grounded anatomical artist must be innovative and intrepid. Katrina van Grouw’s model for the pouter pigeon in her ten- star Unfeathered Bird and the finished drawing.
Teaser
Would you consider these cats the same species? Thoughts on this and much more starting tomorrow. Returning soon to full service– the books go slowly, but too many good things to share… (And Annie D– recognize these creatures?)
Annie Oakley’s Parker
Tim Gallagher at Living Bird just sent me this note on the sale of Annie Oakley’s 16 gauge Parker hammergun. As you can see it is a nice little gun– but for $293,000, you could damn near buy my village, let alone house!
Three gurus and three guns: a silly photo post
I haven’t gone far. I have gotten several notes from friends who seem to think I am in some kind of death spiral. Not at all– just trying to get some work done under physiological conditions that make it difficult. I will post more pics and short stuff — and keep trying to master new …
La Loca
First there were my old friend John Davila, Catron County rancher, world traveler, jack of all trades… in the old days and today. and his then wife Becky… They were among the first friends I made in New Mexico. They are in Querencia- the- book in several places, and came up to Albuuquerque to comfort …
A book cover we would not likely see…
…today:
True…
… unfortunately. From Annie Davidson:
“Preppy”?
Reader Matthew remarks in comments below on my being such a “preppie” in my youth. Well, yeah, but life goes on and reality intrudes. Children become unexpected adults. And no matter how you strive, “Golden lads and girls all must/ As chimney- sweepers, come to dust…”