• Dominick

Not Gonna Stay

During one of the first conversations I had this morning a friend mentioned the lilacs disappearing for the season. For some reason my yard is always behind the rest of town, but when I went outside what was there just two days ago was now shriveled and nearly gone. A reminder to always savor the […]

Before The Dogwood Disappears

If we keep our eyes open, life is constantly revealing something we have either overlooked or have not had the chance to see before. Years ago, after seeing several in the area, we planted a dogwood tree inside our fence. Spring colors come and go too quickly for my taste but that just makes them […]

In Technicolor

One day that reference will have absolutely no meaning to anyone. I stood alongside the millers for most of the day last week. Breathing in particles no person should ever inhale, I felt the layers of blacktop cover me and my pads. —Dominick

Getting My Steps In

Yesterday morning started out with a nice brisk walk to the end of Main Street. As I walked back and forth with each pass the milling operator yelled down, “You’re getting your steps in today!”—Dominick

Accidental Syncronicity

I took the scanner defaulting to a bitmap setting as a sign that I need to think of things differently.—Dominick

Earth Day Approaching

Had a chance to work on two earth day timed projects last week. Honored to be a part of my local composting drive. The turn around was quick and simple. I came on to add a few illustration elements to a great project. —Dominick

The Trees Are Filling

Every morning I see a few more in the trees. Not quite Spring like activity but certainly plenty of fly bye to see how the neighborhood is doing. Soon the nests will be opened up for the summer and all will be bounding with activity.—Dominick

Awaiting Time

As I mentioned in February, I sketched this bird in the side of a notebook either last spring or possibly even in 2020. Prior to then I never remember seeing one of these bird in my life. For two years I have been amazed that I could possibly have missed such a distinct creature […]

Day In and Day Out

It’s been a long, long day and they are only getting longer. Such is spring. Such is work. Reminders of what has been and acknowledging what will come next. A change of seasons. A change of pace. —Dominick

My Heart Breaks

With each passing day and each new image sent from the site of the atrocities it is hard to image it could get worse, but it does daily. —Dominick

Speechless

What looked hopeless when it started has been inspiring. The world needs to support Ukraine on every front. This is how democracy is defended.—Dominick

Unthinkable

I guess that is the ignorance of youth, even though I am no longer young. This seems unfathomable. Like we are living in a movie. My heart breaks for each and every citizen of the Ukraine.—Dominick

2.22.22

For Mark.—Dominick

Winter Friends

Seemed appropriate for a Valentine’s week post to highlight one of the few who sticks around all winter year in and year out. Growing up I never saw so many. I will never grow tired of their gracing our front tree and sitting in safety from us as we sit inside quietly admiring them.—Dominick

Allow Me To Introduce

As the robins caused a flurry this past weekend under the holly tree and led to discussions of migration and who should be here this time of year and who should not, I wondered what one of my new backyard friends does for the winter. I had either never seen or never paid much attention […]

Don’t Mess With Texas

Reading, go figure! This piece started last Monday (yes I am posting late) as a mono print based on an article I found online, but grew into a bigger piece as the story developed. A week ago there was an issue in Texas regarding the National Butterfly Center. Apparently butterflies make for a good front […]

Easing In

Thinking of old friends from last summer’s visits in the back yard and looking forward to reaching out and spending time with them again. Until then I will enjoy the cold.—Dominick

Tracks in the Snow

The ground outside has been covered for a few days now and the marks in the snow tell tales of lurking creatures looking for some signs of vegetation. Small rabbit prints, neighborhood cats on the prowl, and a deer or two traipsing through the yard. On the phone with a friend in London he […]

On The Horizon

I had other thoughts as this day was ending, but then I read Veronica’s post from yesterday and thought to myself “should it ever be too late to say Happy New Year?” At least not in January. What led me to this spot, the place I stand at this very moment, is a long and […]

Happy New Year!

I carry over from last year to this with nothing in hand. No resolutions to be spoken of, simply searching. Meaning. Answers. Questions. Truth. Fiction. Fantasy. It’s all on the table. Honor the moment. So with that I wish you a peaceful and healthy new year. May you find what you are looking for and […]