Today Is Thursday, January 9, 2025: This Is What Happened.

 

This is the first time this year I have participated in RAIN FRANCES CREATION. The only one I'm participating in is art, and the theme is BODYBUILDING. One of many ways to build up your body is yard work. (This is also my photo of the day.)

Now it's time to take part in Thursday Thirteen. I will list 13 things or something that starts with the letter Y.

The color "yellow" This color either reminds me of bright sunshine. Or thirst.

The word "yes" Is okay to say yes.

The word "Yarn" means I have a few strands of cotton yarn, which I crochet washcloth. It has been some time since I crochet.

The word "Youth" Sure, I was young and foolish.

The word 'Yell" I don't think I yelled all that much.

The Finish language doesn't have the letter y.

There is only one county start letter, y, "Yemen."

"YANGTZE "Is the longest river, and it starts with the letter Y.

As far as I know, none of my ancestor surnames or given names start with the letter "Y."

Our "year" is 365 days. It takes our planet to go around the sun,

"Yard" We have a good side yard. The term railroad yard is where they hook up train cars.

“Yams” a food. I like yams.

"Yogurt" is a food. I like yogurt.

I was asked how far I am from the Los Angeles, California fire. I'm about a little over 1,400 miles or  

2253 Kilometer. I paid some bills, and we're not broke. Although we sure aren't going on any long trips. Yesterday, I dropped my car off to be serviced, and somehow, they forgot about my vehicle. They apologized. So. they got it in right away. I will pick it up tomorrow. Stop at the store for their produce sale. Avacado and or mango were on sale for 4 for $5.00. We got 2 of each. Also, a 5-pound bag of potatoes was on sale for .98¢

Today's art movement is EXPRESSIONISM. I will share three works by KARL ROTTLUFF SCHMIDT.

Today Is Wednesday, January 8, 2024: This Is What Happened.

For the last couple of days, I've been trying to get a post up, but there have been roadblocks all over the place, although nothing bad.

There are 357 days left in 2025. As of today, my camera and computer are on friendly terms. So far, I've taken three photos. Yesterday, I drove down and picked up Liz at the Spokane airport.

So, I will mention taking a photo a day. I won't be sharing them all here on my blog. Occasionally, I will post a picture of the day on my blog. I will try to post them daily on my INSTAGRAM account.

The other day, the coffee pot went out. Right now, I'm using an old camp coffee pot. I ordered a new one, though, at Wall Mart. For the other photo, I just held my camera above my head and snapped a picture.

On the tired side. So, there is no art movement.

Coffee is on.

Today Is Sunday, January 5, 2025: This Is What Happened.

(Donkey and Cart – 1881 – Place Unknown)

I'm clueless why for the last few years. At the start of the New Year. The camera and computer don't want to get along. Simple, they don't want to connect. But now they are. Strangely, I have wanted to do a daily photo for several years—365 of them. But like I said, my camera and computer don't want to get long. Well, they're 361 days. So I decided to google "people who take photos every day of the year." I took the THIRD ONE. The other one, a head, was from A—I and Reddit. I bet INSTAGRAM would be a good place to look for daily photos.

(Boy Cutting Grass-1881-Located KROLLERMULLER)

I've been creative today. I'm working on a page in my art journal. The page was started yesterday

Saturday the 4th, at Art Intuition. I wrote a letter saying goodbye to 2024.)

(Young Peasant Girl in Straw Hat Sitting in a Wheat Field -1889 – Private Collection)

We washed the bathroom and kitchen sink and laundered Murphy's shirts. We said he needed to go through them. He sure isn't lacking in shirts. Then, we did general upkeep on the house.

We haven't washed the walls since Murphy woke up with leg cramps. More or less, that was on the agenda. Well, who knows about tomorrow? For me, it is my moonth. My version of the Sabbath.

Did a little time on the treadmill. The ground is mucky.

(Orleanders – 1888 – Location - MET MUSUEMS)

Today's art movement is POST IMPRESSIONISM, and I will choose a well-known artist, VINCENT VAN GOGH. As most of you know, Vincent had a mental health issue. We have learned and still learn about mental health. and are still learning about it. But we don't treat mental illness right. Maybe slightly worse than Vincent's time. I used the word slightly.

Coffee is on.

Today Is Saturday, January, 4, 2024: This Is What Happened.

Today Is Saturday, January, 4, 2024: This Is What Happened.

Welcome to Saturday: 9. What we've committed to our readers is that we will post 9
questions every Saturday. Sometimes the post will have a theme, and at other times the questions will be totally unrelated. Those weeks we do "random questions," so-to-speak. We encourage you to visit other participants posts and leave a comment. Because we don't have any rules, it is your choice. We hate rules. We love to answer the questions, however, and here is today's questions!

Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it HERE.

1. We're beginning the year with a song about new beginnings. What is something new you'd like to try in 2025? I'm usually up for an adventure. Go up hot air balloon.

2.  The lyrics recall what was said "in the mist of the midnight hour." Where were you when the new year dawned? Asleep. I'm dull. But usual dull keeps one out trouble. Right?

3.  The Axwell of Axwell and Ingrosso is Axel Hedfors. He began as a drummer and moved on to experimenting musically on the computer, eventually mastering music sequencer software. Do you consider yourself more a technophile like Axwell, who loves technology and digital devices, or more a technophobe, anxious about learning new programs? I like to try some photo editing. Or all the do-hickies on my camera.

( In the park-date unknown) 

4) His musical partner is Sebastian Ingrosso. Sebastian became interested in dance music when he accompanied his father, a choreographer, to the studio. When you were young, did you ever go to work with either of your parents? My father worked on fright trains. I went to the yard and he took me on tour. I even went in one diesel engine. And blew the horn. My mother ran a raspberry and strawberry patch. I picked berries. People ask me if I'm good and fast picker. Well the truth is I'm not.

5) Axwell & Ingrosso gave their premiere performance at the 2014 Governors Ball Music Festival in New York City and their last concert at the 2017 Ultra Music Fest in Miami. Looking back on 2024, did you attend any outdoor music or theater performances? I went to my first drag show. Does that account. Also I went a local play.

6) In 2017, when "Something New" was released, we lost the TV star who could "turn the world on with her smile." Without looking it up, do you know who that is? No

(Portrait of the artist life - 1915) 

1. Also in 2017, Today Show anchor Hoda Kotb announced she had adopted her first child. Do you know anyone who is adding to their family in 2025? I don't know

2. Have you made any New Year's resolutions for 2025? Not really. But I try to be the best person I can. Hopefully it helps make the world a better place.
   
   

3.  9) What was the first thing to make you laugh in 2025? I was laughing watch some ole TV show, couple night go. But I don't recall the show.

Yes, I never heard of this song before or the artist. You can add your LINK HERE

I haven't tried uploading photos from my camera for a while, and I haven't even taken any. It seems around the end of the year or the first part of the year for some reason. The camera and computer aren't on friendly terms.

(Nude combing her hair-1903)

A couple of packages arrived, some hard candy and powder eggs. There are still some books I ordered for Christmas gifts for those down in Oregon. Now it says it will be there on the 8th, a day earlier. I am not ordering anything in February.

I will be ordering in March. I know I will have to order Art Journal for my Granddaughters Claudia and Bree. I will also give each one a little more, plus their siblings.

We went to art down at the local tea shop and had some ginger-flavored tea. We wrote a letter to the year 2024 and did a page opening to 2025.

Today's art movement is Neo-Impressionism. I watched a few videos on this subject. I like most impressionist work. Today, I will be sharing the works of HIPPOLYTE PETITJEAN, whom I had never even heard of. He didn't do that many works, So I'm leaving a link for those who want to look at his works. The painting I'm sharing's location is unknown.

Coffee is on.

Today Is Thursday, January 2, 2025: This Is What Happened

 

This is the first post of 2025. I'm almost 65, and in my mind, I still have dreams and fantasies that will never become reality because of a lack of money. I even made a list. One of my lists is what I would like to buy for my friends over at FRIEND LIST. I even have some lists for myself, some non-practical and some practical. (Driving home the cows-1881-Unknown Place) Side note: I like this painting.

This morning, I woke up sore. Murphy and I have been washing the walls and ceiling. Yesterday, we did a section of the wall between the kitchen and dining area. The first time, I was sore. I could hardly roll over in bed. (News Paper boy-1869-unknown place)

Before 2024 came to a close, I went to our local library and got the book that I got through the inter-library program. Here is a book I'm reading, THE ART OF C.G JUNG. I didn't make my 2024 reading goal of 32 books. This year, my goal is to read 19 books. Here are my STATS off of good reads. (Summer Twilight-1899-Unknown Place)

This morning, I went into town and took care of a few things. Before, I meant with Qunella at Under the Sun. Stop in and take care of Liz's cat. When I got to Under the Sun, I got a cup of coffee and went to the loft. Watch people look around at all the neat little things that Under the Sun has. Christmas decorations are 40% off. Then, I stop at our local bookstore. Just looked! Before I went to the grocery store, stop at the pharmacy and talked to them about my meds. I called, and the order went to some computer. I pushed the wrong button on my phone. See if everything was on track. Then, I went over to Super One and picked up some items. The bill came to $26.29. Hamburger Helper was on sale for $1.48. (Boston Street Scene-1899-place unknown)

Today's art movement is TONALISM. Which I never heard of. Today, I will share the works of EDWARD MITCHELL BANNISTER.

Today Is Monday, December 30, 2024, This Is What Happened.

I still can't get my photos off my camera. I'm not sure what's going on, so I will set up an appointment with a techie at our local library.

This is not much of a post. I went to the store and bought some marked-down crab. It had a $5 off coupon on it, but I ended up paying $5.24. What a treat! 

(Tales of Mystery and Imagination by Edgar Allan Poe-1923-place unknown)

Today, I went through a few boxes. Some went to the trash can, and some went into the box that contained things that needed to go to the thrift store. I managed to get the rest into one box. I need to go through the box again. Some of the items are my sons.

(The Year's at the Spring-1920-Place Unknown)

Today's art movement is ART AND CRAFT. Well, here is a link to the difference between arts and crafts. But I would guess some creativity would fall into both categories.

Today's artist is Harry Clarke, and I noticed some of his works are in groups with the same name. I'm leaving a link to his work.

(Fairy Tales by Hans Christian Andersen-1916-Place Unknown)

Today Is Sunday, December 29, 2024: This Is What Happened.

 

I might as well make my January 2025 prediction. In general, January will have relatively few news events, or stories will be short-lived.(Self Portraits, the frame-1938-located at  Georges Pompidou Center, Paris, France)

Two guests from an adversary country will attend the inauguration. My hunch is Kim Jong Un and Viktor Orban. They will be on American soil for less than five days.

Deporting illegal aliens won't happen as Trump wishes. The legislative branch will be dampening his plan. Trump will get a big percentage (Over 75%) of his cabinet. Still, grumbling about the legislative branch. He will blame it on the deep state.

People will be staying closer to home. Not going out as much.

I can't figure out why I can't get the two ATC (artist trading cards). I went to visit Lolita. She worked in her art journal. I gave her some creative supplies. Hopefully, tomorrow, I can share what I did over at Lolita's place

(What the Water Gave Me-1938-location- Daniel Filipacchi Collection, Paris, France)

Last Friday, Murphy and I went to the senior center. For the food giveaway, I got some broccoli, which I like very much.(Portrait of Diego Rivera-1937-location Jacques and Natasha Gelman Collection, Mexico City, Mexico)

Murphy and I are watching the Munsters. I like the Munsters better than the Adams family. 

Today's art movement is Primitivism. Some would consider outside and brut art part of primitivism art. I'm sure there is a difference. Today, I will feature one of my favorite artists of today's art movement, FRIDA KAHLO.(Fruits of the Earth-1938-location-Banco de México Collection, Mexico City, Mexico)

Coffee is on.

Today Is Saturday, December 28, 2024: This Is What Happened

 

Last weekend of 2024: Hubby and I have been watching some old Alfred Hitchcock television shows. We just finished cleaning the dining room ceiling. I think on Monday, we will go and work on the dining room walls. (Shell- Year and place unknown)

Later, I will contact my friend Lolita and see if she wants to spend some time doing creative things. I plan to go up to Liz and do some chores around the place, like emptying Addie's litter box—as you can guess, Addie is her cat—and emptying the fridge. For some reason, she lost her power to her place

When she gets back, I will show and explain to her about bullet journal. But the choice is hers. (Shepherdesses spinning -Year and place unknown)

Last evening, Murphy and I made an upside-down pineapple cake. It was the first time I had ever made an upside-down cake.

In the next few days, I plan to post my prediction of January 2025.

IMPRESSIONISM. is today's art movement. The basic impressionist movement lasted about 20 years. Since it seems such a popular movement, I wanted to know if there are any current impressionist artists and who they are.

I'm featuring a few pieces of NICCOL CANNICCI. (In sight of San Gimignano-1891-location unknown.

Coffee is on.

Today Is Tuesday, December 24, 2024: This Is What Happened

 

Christmas eve. It will be quiet around here. Later on, Murphy and I will open our gifts. This evening. I won't be blogging tomorrow. It will be Christmas, and I will be on my way to Post Falls. I will post a photo of our Christmas gift on Boxing Day. (Eos-1895-location unknown)

Not much physical work done today. More mental work. I went through and sorted some crafts, like paper. Is what to do with them. I'm trying to get all art and craft supplies to one area. I plan to send creative supplies to my granddaughter's home after the new year. I'll give Lolita some so she and her grand-kids can have craft time. Some of my grandchildren live locally. (Earth Bound-1897-location unknown)

Instead of butter on my pancake, I put on Cool Whip. This is not the healthiest choice.

Today, the art movement is SYMBOLISM. A lot of the time, I wonder why certain items might be put in a piece of art. Let's say why did the artist paint a brick home. Or if I'm reading a story. Why did the Author name, let's say, a mountain in the story the mountain is called Parker? Today, the artist I'm featuring is EVELYN DE MORGAN. (Cassandra-1898-location unknown)

Coffee is on.

Today Is Monday, December 23, 2024: This Is Happened.

 

Let's have some fun.

I got the guest room bed all clean off. I still have more to do in that room.

(Partenon-year unknown-place unknown)

Murphy and I went to the senior center for their Christmas meal. They had prime rib roast. But before we ate, I got to play Scrabble. Four of us played. I came in second.

But before the senior center, we took care of Liz's cat and picked up her mail. Then we went to Larson and bought two gifts for granddaughters Claudia and Wendy.

Got a package for Christmas. Murphy needs to wrap it. It is a gift for me.

(Pie-year unknown-place unknown) Question time...I wonder what feet have to do with pie?

I did manage to find a short video on NATURALISM, which is today's art movement. I'm going to start going through the category of modern art, which started in the 1860s and continued until the 1970s. Here is what Wikipedia says about modern art. It looks like we're in a contemporary art movement at this time.

I'm sharing the works of JOSE GARNELO

(Bacante-work 1936-unknown place)

Coffee is on.