Autumn days.

A big sketch project tumbled out of my pens quicker than I thought, and so I spent a little time breathing in the autumn, although the weather is once again non-autumnal. I'm hoping for some chill in the air very soon. I think I'll have to wait until I'm visiting St. Paul and Chicago later this week.


But I took last evening to wander about Pasadena. I enjoyed some pumpkin pie gelato in the courtyard at One Colorado Plaza where Yoko Ono's art installation Wish Tree for Pasadena has been growing for the past weeks. There are 21 trees upon which folks are welcome to tie tags upon which they've written heartfelt wishes. (How's that for grammar?) See the picture. Especially in the evening lighting the effect is amazing. I then checked out a really fantastic movie, Mike Leigh's latest, Happy-Go-Lucky. Really wonderful evening.

Today, I ventured out to favorite autumn locale, Claremont. I've loved this college town since I took part in a few shows at the local dinner theatre (ten plus years ago). I was happy to meet up with friend Roger Castellano who joined me for a walk around town. And now I'm home working on a couple new art projects and pounding out Plaid Tidings parts on the borrowed keyboard. Tomorrow, I'll be running errands to prepare to leave town Thursday morning. But in the midst of prep, I'm happy to be joining friends to catch the Martin Sexton concert in Hollywood. The flight to Minnesota early the next morning will hopefully bring a little sleep before I meet up with the bro and family. I can't wait to carve pumpkins and color with the niece and nephew. Life's full of great moments right now, and I want to savor each one.

So take care, all. Happy autumn! Peace and love.

Vote.

Yes, I know election day isn't for another couple weeks, but here's my rant... Vote! If you're not registered, I know that at least here in California, the deadline is today. Do it. Of course I want you to vote how I do (in a nutshell: Obama/Biden) but whatever you believe, go out and put into practice one of the rights and blessings (and duties) that we as Americans have.

Take care, all. Happy autumn. Peace and love.