Category Archives: Art

Spring House Guests

Posted on April 10, 2019 by mossjon314159

Three robin’s eggs in a nest on top of my back porch light. This is the second time since we’ve lived in this house that a robin has nested in that exact spot. The last time it didn’t end well … Continue reading →

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Resurrecting My Inner Artist

Posted on January 15, 2019 by mossjon314159

The first snow and winter storm of Winter 2019 finally arrive the second Saturday of January. In my experience, that’s a delay of nearly ten days from when we usually have snow or a winter storm or if nothing else … Continue reading →

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Daughter Featured at Contralto Corner

Posted on April 5, 2018 by mossjon314159

This post at Contralto Corner featuring my daughter became the high point of my evening. I really need a Spring/Summer home in the Pacific Northwest so I can enjoy her live performances in person this season, or any season for … Continue reading →

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Blooming Vernal Equinox

Posted on March 21, 2018 by mossjon314159

Yesterday at lunch I spied several lovely Spring blooms, providing a much needed splash of beautiful color to an otherwise gloomy week. Happy Vernal Equinox!

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Monochrome Mania

Posted on October 19, 2017 by mossjon314159

A friend and work colleague of mine who also happens to be a photographer started posting snapshots in her Facebook feed last week.  The challenge was to take a photo a day from your life with no people featured in … Continue reading →

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Madame Butterfly from Coast to Coast

Posted on August 5, 2017 by mossjon314159

Tonight is opening night for Seattle Opera’s production of Madame Butterfly.  My daughter, Rachelle, is once again a member of the cast.  She appears third from the left in both photos below. Earlier this year, Rachelle was also a member … Continue reading →

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Tenacious Dedication

Posted on December 2, 2016 by mossjon314159

I feel nostalgically melancholy today.  I am remembering a time, about a decade ago, when I seethed with frustration surrounding a disappointing rejection my daughter suffered through.  When I requested an explanation for the rejection, the response I received  accused … Continue reading →

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WorldCon Withdrawals

Posted on August 22, 2016 by mossjon314159

Despite what my husband thinks, I have not over-dosed on science fiction since last Wednesday when the 74th World Science Fiction Convention (commonly referred to as WorldCon) arrived for the second time in Kansas City, Missouri.  MidAmeriCon II ended yesterday … Continue reading →

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Hugos in the Heart of America

Posted on August 16, 2016 by mossjon314159

I am attending WorldCon this week since it’s basically in my backyard. I’ll be tweeting highlights and photos throughout the con. I’ve also signed up as a volunteer so I’ll be behind the curtain so to speak most mornings. Follow … Continue reading →

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Grande Finale to a Grand Weekend

Posted on August 1, 2016 by mossjon314159

I’m amazed at how much I accomplished this past weekend, especially considering my husband had major surgery less than three weeks ago. Friday Evening Friday night was our first venture out on a ‘date’ since the surgery.  I signed up … Continue reading →

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