Chan Nanigans

Today, I am at the Bristol Museum and Art Gallery It is raining in England, I am not surprised. When I arrive, an umbrella or “Brolly” is one of the first things that I buy at one of the many fabulous charity shops here. The museum is next door to a University. This is a…

In the spring of 2023, I bought a trailer for $4500 and had it delivered to a horse farm near Temecula, California. I spent 5 months on that property trying to help the owner empty a huge garage so she could create a kitchen/dining area because they had lost their home in a fire. I…

Last weekend in the US: Chicago, Illinois I am in downtown Chicago at the Holiday Inn near Union Station. I got here by bus from Dayton, Ohio yesterday around 5 PM. It’s my last weekend in America. I’ve just left Doob and the dogs, Hans & Tilly. Before that, I saw Marg, Bonnie &Ted in…

Bisbee, Arizona I am packing up this weekend and depart on Monday morning. I will drive to Scottsdale to leave the steel horse I ride and spend the night I will be in Desert Hot Springs for Senior Day. Or, as I like to call it, Hippy Soup. I will be communing and cleaning in…

The Boys in Chandler I am staying in the beautiful home of Ike and Freddie (fictional names for real humans). The motif here is Christmas. Over the next week, I will record bits of it. We are having Christmas dinner here. Ross, Em, and I. Maybe, Zack. The boys above are delightful. They’re so affectionate.…

Bisbee, Arizona I pulled out my sketch pad with a new resolution. I will only draw small images on these A5 size papers from WHSmith in England. It’s about 6″X8″ in my estimation. I am challenging myself to using these sheets for drawing and a commitment to not censoring my creative expression with prejudice or…

Old Town Bisbee Phil, Emma, Prince and I spent Thanksgiving in Bisbee, Arizona. It’s a great little town about 4 miles north of Mexico. I have been here since November 19 and will leave on December 16.