This past weekend's weather was perfect for a stroll along the Cliff Walk in Newport, RI.
Opening artwork: "Newport Harbour from the Blue Rocks" (artist unknown), depicting the Point as it appeared during the 18th century.
Music: "The Maid on the Shore" by Solas
October, 2000. Block Island, RI. Me, a bike, a tasty sandwich, and a good ole' fashioned camera held together with duct tape.
Music: "Come" by Lemon Jelly
One of my fav films: "The Great Escape."
And a quickie snippet of a scene in light of the 4th of July approaching...
I know it's trivial and all, but I thought - just for fun - what would Steve McQueen do if he were President?
Phil (Zoltrix67 at http://www.youtube.c om/Zoltrix67), has shared so much with us. I thought I'd share in return some wildlife adventures of the East Bay.
Music: "Cello Song" by Nick Drake
Drooling in anticipation all during her trans-Atlantic flight one windy February night, anniehiggy finally tastes the famed Fish 'N' Chips meal upon arrival into Scotland...
"In some mysterious way woods have never seemed to me to be static things. In physical terms, I move through them; yet in metaphysical ones, they seem to move through me."
- John Fowles
Song: "Medley Behind the Waterfall" by David Lanz
Rhode Island - the only US state to observe as a state holiday VJ Day, today. And, although I understand it signifies the end of World War II, it is the "Victory Over Japan" part that baffles and bewilders me, as relates to deeming it a "holiday." Can't we have a PP day instead?
One promoter of Peace is Phil - check out his Wildlife Files:
http://www.youtub e.com/Zoltrix67
Three Virgos compete to be a bowling champeen:
anniehiggy (aka Bumper Banana), and nieces JJ and Big A...
Thanks to JJ, Big A, and all of my nieces and nephews - you all make me proud to be called Auntie...