One Day We Will Say — a poem
Photography, Poetry | Posted by Jannie on 25 October 2011 @ 1:59 PM 56 Comments
One day we will say
“When you were ten
Walter sketched you.”
Or maybe not.
Who knows
what we will
remember
to say or not
as the years
have ripened
like melons
on a vine
before us.
(Wait, do melons grow on vines?)
One thing I DO know….
Today I say “Kelly, you are awesome!!”
And “I love you!!!!!”
Will you read this one day, and remember that portrait sitting?
___________________________________________
Part TWO (Written before part ONE…)
Ten minutes after I met Walter
we were sitting outside my house
in a car he was looking at buying.
When I told him I wrote songs,
he said in his fine German accent
“I wrote a song once!
A lullaby for my baby!!”
And proceeded to sing it
there in that ‘01 Honda Civic,
me in the passenger seat.
And it was sweet.
Now that baby of his is 13
and his babier baby is 10 – Kelly’s age.
Walter is 85!!!!!!!!
His wife is about my age — 47.
He sketched that portrait of Kelly last week.
__________________________________________
PART THREE… (Back To “The Now”)
Walter bought a car. (Finally.)
After driving 6 we had for sale.
So, this is all quite awesome.
And I took this photo of Kelly yesterday.
Over and out!!!
xoxoxoxoxoxoxo
P.S. My darling car business husband whom Kelly gets her gorgeous profile from, made that fireplace mantel and such.
He added that whole room onto our house with this own hands!!!
Yep — construction pix one day! ( I promise!!)
xoxoxoxoxo
P.P.S.
Walter Meyer is AWESOME!!
He’s a Nazi Germany survivor who stowed away on a ship to South America when he was 17.
I’ve been in his house and bowed in wonder at his gorgeous colorful paintings.
(This poem post is for Open Link night at dVerse Poetry Pub.)
On 25 October 2011 at 2:16 pm brian miller said,
so cool that he drew that…walter seems like a pretty cool guy…guess that is what someone 40 years younger saw in him eh? way to go walter.nice capture of how our lives intersect…..
On 25 October 2011 at 2:25 pm Steve E said,
After filling in the required blanks, I forgot whatI was going to write here. Well, this was/ IS probably the winner in this week’s offerings, for me. It is positively beautiful. And the timely manner in which you laid it out makes for added interest. Who could NOT read the whole thing?
Thank YOU!
PEACE!
On 25 October 2011 at 2:41 pm Aimee said,
Very cool portrait! It’s interesting to hear about how people meet. Strange how otherwise unlikely friendships are born.
On 25 October 2011 at 2:48 pm Randy Behavior said,
I love how people weave their way into our lives!
On 25 October 2011 at 3:02 pm Lady Nyo said,
This is so lovely….gentle, sweet, both of poem and the info about Walter.
Thank you for this sweet, sweet interlude today.
Lady Nyo
On 25 October 2011 at 3:12 pm Heaven said,
a nice trip down memory lane….thanks for sharing these drawings ~
On 25 October 2011 at 3:28 pm SuzyQ said,
What a beautiful portrait and a touching story.
On 25 October 2011 at 3:40 pm ayala said,
A beautiful sketch and a great story
On 25 October 2011 at 3:40 pm colleen said,
It sings and skips. I love the progression like a novel unraveling in a nursery rhyme of details coming together.
On 25 October 2011 at 4:20 pm Jannie said,
Yo Bri!! Yep, he is a very active and fun 85! Some people just “have it,” eh?! Sio, keep doing YOUR art too, and you’ll follow in Walter’s footsteps. I bet Jim will be like that at 85 too — enjoying his art and fun in life. And hopefully even at 95!
Ahhhh, Steve — dang those blank lines to fill in. But you did AWESOME with your words — thanks. For reading ALL this post I give you an A+ + + + + + + + + + and many air kisses from afar.
Aimee — it can be magical and humbling what brings us together. He wants to do a color portrait of Kelly too, but that’s a secret for now, okay??
Randy — like you are weaving yours slowly-but-surely into mine!! whooooohoooo.
Ahhh Lady Nyo – it is MY distinct pleasure to have you visit here again. Thanks!! I am slowly but surely working my way back to reading blogs. Reminds me to update my message under Blue Bunny’s photo message area in my comments!! Will do that after I post this comment.
Hey, Heaven — it is incredible how memories are always being made every moment. And so great to have a camera to capture and share!!
Thanks you dearest SuzyQ! We are very much enjoying getting to know Walter!! He has a $15,000 parrot painting I’d love to buy for my studio guy — “Parrot Tracks” is the wonderful studio I am lucky enough to record in. But I’ll have to sell a couple of BIG hit songs first to buy George those parrots.
Ayala!! Thanks. And please do not think I have abandoned you and your blog. I will be slowly and surely working my way up my list of wonderful bloggers! Would you believe it I’m still returning visits from 4 posts back? That is to say….. you are a good friend to me now and I miss you when I am putting more time into songs than blogging!
Ahhh, thanks Colleen. And their house is PACKED with his art, and his wife’s. Their kids’ art too. Just amazing to see. Maybe he’ll let me take a few pics of some of his art when I visit there next — if I’m bold enough to ask him. Or rude enough to!
And with this I am comment TEN!!!!
xoxooxoxox
On 25 October 2011 at 5:26 pm Chris G. said,
Like melons on a vine…lovely. And may the years continue to treat well! You walked us down a lovely trail of time and people both.
On 25 October 2011 at 5:47 pm Natasha said,
Greetings once again from Blue Nose Country! You really mean it, putting fun in your handle. This was awesome! What a wonderful telling of events, and what a wonderful man he must be! The sketch is wonderful, even more so seeing the subject in living color…enjoyed the post beginning to end, and now I’m going back to start again!
On 25 October 2011 at 6:02 pm Pat Hatt said,
Great sketch and as always a fun telling of events. Guess that makes a double greeting from bluenose country..haha
On 25 October 2011 at 6:21 pm Fred said,
Jannie, what an exceptional story and backstory you’ve shared. Real examples of poetry in real life come in all shapes, sizes, customs, people etc… you’ve illustrated this point so wonderfully here. Thanks, I’m richer for having read your piece.:)
On 25 October 2011 at 6:40 pm John Richter said,
A truly great friend to have…… Though I would say he certainly made you earn your money by showing him all of those cars! Love the photo’s Jannie, and the hubby’s handiwork! I so love to do that kind of work too……
On 25 October 2011 at 8:48 pm lynne said,
Thank you for sharing such a beautiful moment in time.. yes, she will remember that sitting I’m quite sure..
excellent photos (and I want that mantle to..lol)
On 25 October 2011 at 9:05 pm Anna Montgomery said,
How generous of you to share your friends and family with us
. I hope your singing has been going well, lots of donuts and all! I have neglected to say how much I love your blue bunny and all his insteresting speling.
On 26 October 2011 at 8:33 am Ravenblack said,
The sketches are very good. And thoroughly enjoyed reading all three parts of the poem. Part I — i can relate to very well. Sometimes in rare moments of true and complete satisfaction and happiness, I would make a point to remember and think, “I will remember sitting here telling myself to remember”. It does work if one can remember to do that, I think!
Thanks for sharing your poem and pictures. 
On 26 October 2011 at 8:44 am Jannie said,
Dearest Lovely, I mean Handsome Chris G…. May the years continue to treat YOU well too. If’n I’d a been more organized with this post I’d've included the construction pix. But sometimes poems defy organization.
Dearest, Dearest Natasha, who is no doubt enjoying the finest Nova Scotia fall color imaginable (and I’m a little jealous of that, but will try to be a Big Girl and get over it,) Hi!!!! Hearing him sing that lullaby was one of the beautiful moments of my life indeed. So glad I got to share this with you. Ahhhhh, so nice to see you here as always.
Dearest Pat Hatt, second blue noser in a row… morning greetings from this born-and-bred Herring Choker (but then became a very happily transplanted Blue Noser…) Love those double greetings! I am missing N.S. today. Poor Jannie so far from her home and native land. BB has recently donned a Mountie hat if you notice in the sidebar comment gravatars — he’s lonely for the Maritimes too.
Ahhhh, Dearest Fred, how could I not share these happenstances that danced together so beautifully to make a story we all could enjoy!!? And I am infinitely richer for your visit here.
John — Dearest, but hopefully never a “Dear John”
here in Funsterland. Yes, Walter proved a most “discerning” customer. His vehicle of choice, after test-driving the various ones for a good 3 weeks, is an ‘02 Toyota Sequoia. Oh, so you are a carpenter too?? AWESOME!! You work on your own house? Yes, Jim started adding onto and remodeling this house almost 19 years ago now!! If you click the following link you will see my posts in the House Remodeling category… http://www.janniefunster.com/category/house-style/
Dearest Lynne… but you must forgive me for now, i shoul return to my song lyrics a while. The Child has only a half-day of school today, so my quiet alone time must be taken advantage of in the next 3 hours. I’ll answer your comment, and the rest at The library this afternoon.
xooxoxoxoxoxxooxxoox
On 26 October 2011 at 8:55 am suzen said,
Hey Jannie, you never fail to inspire! (except when you eat donuts
– you know how I’m the unofficial food police, haha!)
Hugs
SuZen
On 26 October 2011 at 9:07 am laurie kolp said,
Interesting perspective… I really enjoyed this! Reminds me of an art class I took in college where I had to do a live sketch (you are so much better).
On 26 October 2011 at 10:16 am Lynn said,
Wow! That’s a lovely drawing of a lovely young lady. I imagine she will always appreciate her drawing that Walter did of her.
Walter looks much younger than that. And the mantel? Gorgeous.
Thank you for a lovely post, gorgeous friend.
On 26 October 2011 at 10:55 am kaykuala said,
Jannie,writing and sketching can ‘tickle’ the mind. These diversions provide that stimulus to sustain oneself to be up to the 80s.The community that we are now can well look forward to that ripe old age sort of situation. Blogging is healthy. A living proof in the person of Walter!
Hank
On 26 October 2011 at 11:19 am Jannie said,
Dearest Lynne — I’m back!!
The tender precious moments in time that make us remember there is love in everything. Yes, she’ll remember the sitting, I’m sure. 10. So old now. 
Yes, Jim has built 3 wood fireplace mantels of his own design for this house. We only have 2 fireplaces, tho. He actually totally remodeled the first room we added on, and changed out the mantelpiece. We still have the old one! I should bring it in from the garage!!
Ahhh, Dearest Anna Montgomery… the Universe urges that I share as much lovely stuff as possible. And not get mad at my computer when I expect it to do too much, too fast.
Not too many donuts lately actually. But darn it — I wolfed 4 of those wonderful little Almond Joys last night. Dang you, Halloween candy!!! 
And Anna, YOU my dear, are getting the looooooong comment reply today, as I am happy to talk about my music’s latest!! My singing? Yeah, I guess so, going well. Moving forward. The more time I spend playing my guitar on the chords as I’m writing a song, the better my vocal tone. I’m so happy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And guess what??? I now have the good (final) guitar recorded for 9 of the new tunes, with “scratch vocals” for now. My studio guy will have the guitar recorded for the 10th when I’m back in studio in later Nov. And I, Jannie (as in me,) 
will be going above and beyond where this Jannie has thus ventured — on song #11, playing the guitar live while the bass and drummer cut their tracks on a reggae tune called “When I Put On My Sneakers.” Looking forward to it! And you know I’ll be taking pix, if not video-taping. Part of me thinks I’d like a full 12 new tunes, so….. it’s always in the back of my mind what the 12th tune could be — and I want it to be goooooooood. 
I think tho 11 songs are probably enough. We’ll see!! 
The bass and drummer, plus hopefully piano on the same night will be a major financial outlay… but I’ve got a plan to sell some good stuff on eBay. Just need to research what that stuff has generally been selling for. Then take my dazzling pix in afternoon light, and get the listings up. So far I’ve been going into studio just about once a month, takes me about that long to save up my $$$$$. but… I think the songs are developing into some sweet butterflies getting ready to flit about the flowers. 
Oh yeah — Blue Bunny — he’s actualy a champion spelling bee winner. yep, in first grade he won in his class, came in 25th of the 26 kids. 
Hi Dearest RavenBlack. When… I recorded Part 2 into my vocal recorder a few days ago. I do that a lot with my recorder, tape poem ideas. Nice when thoughts come up. And hey, I wish you many, many, many more (actually — CONSTANT –) moments of happiness. Each moment a memory of mistical magic in the making. Hey! I like that!!
Okay Suzen — OKAY!!!! “Writing Songs & Singing For Beer & Tofu.” might be my new slogan!!!
Or even better, “Writing Songs & Singing For & Love Tofu.” What’s a drink with one syllable that’s good for you? Snag will have a good idea (is she reads this.) 
Hugs to YOU too, Doll. Hope you painted after reading this post??
Hi Dearest Lori Kolp. I’ve never actually taken an art class as such, but think I WILL one day. When I’m 60 or so. My schedule is kinda filled up until then with songs and worldwide concerts. Movie appearances and such too.
I think I’d be best at color expressionism, as I SUCK (pretty-much) at sketching anything except letters and numbers. 
Dearest My Lynn — I thought it was really really nice! Walter did the main sketch within 10 minutes, and took it home to fill in the blanks. He even presented it framed which is nice!! I took it out tho, to photograph as the glass glare was not working with my camera. Yes, he is a very young 85! I hope he has many more happy lovely years, and that we get to be better and better friends as time goes by. Yes, that is one of my very favorite of the 12 or so mantels I’ve seen Jim has built. Some are in pictures. he started remodeling houses at age 31. The first place he did was a house in Dartmouth, one he put the carpet in FIRST. 44 Dundas Street, Dartmouth Nova Scotia. (I just called and asked him what his first house was!!) The carpet got replaced. And in one house he took out a supporting wall and part of it fell in.
HANK!! YES, YES, YES, YES, YES!!!!! Creativitiy gets better with age. What a gift to be given! Everyone has it, but some do not nurture it as much as would be beneficial to them. And I was just thinking — I must make sure to introduce Walter to this post, whenst we find ourselves together again and with computer and a working Internet connection. hmmn, or I should see if he does e-mail. If so, I’ll send him the link to this post. And he might even read this comment. Wow! The world really is a pretty great place.
xooxoxoxoxooxoxoxoxoxooxox
On 26 October 2011 at 12:18 pm Gay said,
It was as though you had invited me into your home, and into your life–daring the risk of sharing your privacy, the love of your daughter and husband, and the spark of knowing an incredible, and unquenchable spirit–the indomitable talented Walter. What a gift!
On 26 October 2011 at 12:29 pm Rhyme Me a Smile said,
Walter sounds like an amazing guy to know. Thanks for sharing his drawing and your story.
My contribution to Open Link night this week: Not-So-Super Supercomputers.
On 26 October 2011 at 2:36 pm Glenn Buttkus said,
What a wonderful poem, and a heartwarming
story! Walter is one of those people who
belongs in a poem, a short story, a film–
a real mensch; what stories he could
share over tea or bourbon. The pencil
drawing is lovely, and hopefully Kelly
will treasure it. Will you frame it.
It is amazing how some older men
never lose their youthful interior
and their virility; a little harder for
the ladies as they hit their fifties
and sixities; but men in their 70’s
still become fathers. Ain’t nature
grand?
On 26 October 2011 at 4:02 pm Dulce said,
And I wonder why these things happen the way they do and you do state it so well. This sharing of yours is unique
On 26 October 2011 at 4:20 pm sheila said,
Walter is a beautiful soul from what I can tell! I adore his story! Adore, adore, adore it! Apparently he’s a talented artist as well, that looks great! Good for Kelly for sitting through it! Love the mantel from Talented Jim.
On 26 October 2011 at 4:21 pm sheila said,
oh goodness, lol… I LOVED your poem too! All parts! Especially #2.
On 26 October 2011 at 4:49 pm Linda said,
A wonderful telling of a special experience. I’m sure that she will treasure that in years to come. Amazed that a child of ten would/could sit still long enough to be sketched. Nice!
On 26 October 2011 at 5:17 pm Daydreamertoo said,
Wow, the whole post is just one whole big >>> Wow.
Amazing man and artist, Amazing man your husband is to build that too.
A lovely read.
On 26 October 2011 at 6:47 pm lori said,
I love all the story you shared within your poem for us, and the sketch is a treasure for sure. I wanted to thank you for your encouragement my way, too. Your words were a bit of light to me, and that is another treasure in itself. Thank you
On 26 October 2011 at 9:34 pm Claudia said,
so cool jannie – you won my heart with the melons growing on vine…smiles and with his german accent…great sketch and he sounds like a lovely guy
On 26 October 2011 at 9:35 pm Jannie said,
Beautiful Peeps, Jannie is going to sleep.
xoxooxoxoxoxo
On 27 October 2011 at 12:35 am jackie dick said,
This is so sweet ! But not cloying. Amazing story. I love it, and the warmth it exudes! Yes!
On 27 October 2011 at 12:53 am SnaggleTooth said,
Lucky Kelly to have such a keepsake of her young self- n portraiture is so difficult (I’ve done a few scetches, paintings, n clay-carved busts) especially when the subject squirms alot…
Amazing how the profile, unique to each of us is so perfect to the photo-
Thanks for telling us about the awesome artist Walter. And the 3-part poem too!
On 27 October 2011 at 1:06 am SnaggleTooth said,
How did you know I would read “Writing Songs & Singing For & Love Tofu.” n change it to “Tea n muffins?”
On 27 October 2011 at 8:30 am Dr. J said,
Nice sketch! (Though I do like the real picture better
Walter does not sound like your average man!
On 27 October 2011 at 9:04 am Gene said,
So fun to see the story unfold with the pictures, quite charming
On 27 October 2011 at 9:30 am Jannie said,
Yo! Jannie has arisen and shined. And is drinking coffee.
Dearest GAY — yes, invited you are and were and always will be. And I did it without the stains on the carpet showing!!
(That’s why I put that throw rug in that spot.) Unquenchable spirit of Walter is right!! Fascinating guy. What a sweetie!!
Dearest RHYME-ME-A-SMILE… we just never know what gems life will drop on us at any minute. Not-so-super computers sounds very interesting! I’ll get over to your blog when your number comes up
in anywhere from 2 to 12 days from now!
Dearest GLENN! Walter deliverd the sketch to Jim at the shop already framed. Nice touch. Yes, an amazing man with an amazing life. You should SEE his fabulous house on Lake Austin. Art basically wall-to-wall. So beautiful. I said to Kelly “Walter has inspired me. I want to fill all our walls with your art!” She replied “Mom, if you got the money, I got the time!” She Seriously did!! Yesterday.
Ahhh, Dearest DULCE, I never quite know how the words will come to express what I have inside, but somehow they DO come out eventually. And this lovely commenting and connection with you is sweet and unique for me.
OMG SHEILA– you should see the elephants and parrots he painted!!! And an amazing life story of this self-made man. She did get a little fidgity, as can be expected for the sitting, but I think it is great. Yes, I loved part 2 of the story too. Him singing me the lullaby was one of the sweetest moments between humans. So precious.
Dearest LINDA — well, Walter is a pretty fast sketcher. He had the basic portrait done in 10 minutes, then took it home and fleshed it out a bit more. She will remember the sitting I’m sure. 10 is pretty old!!
Dearest DAYDREAMERTOO… Well, it’s amazing how we connect, interconnect and change each others’ lives for sure! Hubby is a true artist in his own right. He has added on 5 additions to our home, and completely remodeled the original parts. Still not done, after almost 19 years of changing it, but that’s okay! At least he’s not bored.
Hey Dear LORI — his sketch, tho a bit different from the photo, does show her with an expression true to her. My camera angle, lighting and her exact mood was a bit different from the sketch. So Walter really captured her as she was sitting on that chair. And Lori, I’ve certainly felt what you felt in your last post. I think we all have. But art and poems are gifts to the world, as I mentioned. How can we supress that?? Glad my comment was healing to you.
Dearest CLAUDIA, melons on a vine ripening, aging like the wine of our lives in action. And I guess Germans have more than your share of talent in art!! He’s sure done a lot of interesting things. At one time was even on contract with Warner Bros. Movies!!
Dearest JACKIE DICK — cloying makes me want to woof my wienies.
So glad this is resonating. But then again, the best, uplifting, warm-and-fuzzy stuff does. Hopefully there will be more Walter posts!! There certainly will be lots more Jim and Kelly ones.
DARLING SNAGGLE… Well, I know most times you like to read all the comments, so I took a guess… and was right!???!!! “Writing Songs & Singing For Tea & Tofu???”
Clay carved busts, you are so talented! Do you have any of those in your house?
Dearest DOCTOR J… you got that right!! Walter is one in 5 million. So many dear and amazing people out there just waiting to become friends with. Yes, the real picture is lovely. She looks a lot like her Uncle Tom, Jim’s bro, in that too. And her maternal grandmother too, of course.
Hey Dearest GENE. I LOVE photos, as you are probably beginning to realize about me. And ain’t blogging grande for sharing stories in this way!?!??!
xoxooxoxoxoxoxoxoxooxoxoxooxoxoxoxoxo
On 27 October 2011 at 5:21 pm ed pilolla said,
visual treats, the photos and sketches. you tell a story by holding a reader’s hand and walking him through the scenes:)
On 27 October 2011 at 7:22 pm Alice Audrey said,
Oh, sure, make me wait for the construction pix. Do you have tall windows now?
On 27 October 2011 at 10:05 pm Margaret said,
OK, I’m going back for my 2nd glass of wine and need to check out your past posts… This was charming. 40 years is a big age gap, BUT when your rockin’ like Walter, who cares!
Love the fireplace – is it REAL… I hope so. We have only had one real fireplace in all our homes…
Sweet profile… I just love the construction paper one my 2nd grade daughter did last year… The black profile traced and cut out… Her features are already refining and changing…
On 27 October 2011 at 10:36 pm Jannie said,
Dearest Ed, when I was a child I think I dreamed I’d blog like this one day, and it came true!
Dearest Alice Audrey, nope no tall windows here. But when I lie down on the floor and look up it makes them look taller. I did find a good pic today of Jim putting down the hearth tile! That would’ve been maybe 11 years ago. I’ll have to see about working that into a brand-new interesting post directly related to this one.
Dearest Margaret, yep a real fireplace. We’ve only used it a couple times, but use the original one a lot. But now with the severe drought and burn ban I’m not sure if we even can use it, due to chimney sparks. Wow, how many homes do you have??? I bet you have so much lovely artwork of and by your kids and you. And lots of your fine photos too!!
xoxoxoxxoxxoxoxoo
On 27 October 2011 at 10:59 pm Margaret said,
LOL! I wish I could say I had a beach house and a cottage in the mountains and a 3rd floor flat in Paris and a cottage in the Netherlands (or maybe a boathouse).. but alas, just one house at a time is all my hardworking hubby can afford. We have lived in San Antonio, TX, Dayton, OH, Northwest IN, Petoskey, MI and now NC. …. and proudly (stupidly) lost money on every sale…
We have found homes are not an investment!
On 28 October 2011 at 5:56 am Hilary said,
Hi Jannie .. what a wonderful meeting – great storyline .. and isn’t he such a fantastic artist .. he must love sharing with everyone and giving.
There’s so much here .. the drawing, the pencil and paper (I thought it might be charcoal) – wonderful comparison of photo and artwork .. the photo of Walter working – Kelly at her keyboard (but not painted piano) .. and the wonderful room – no wonder you’re so proud of hubby. Love the sea picture with the lighthouse, and the pictures .. and the two sea artefacts .. they must be New Brunswick ..
Walter must have tales to tell a-many – I hope someone is writing them down? I’d love to know more about his story ..
Glad he bought a car from you … fantastic post loved it .. big hugs .. Hilree xoxoxox and from my Mum of 91 now .. and Hardwick to BB …
On 28 October 2011 at 9:15 am Alice Audrey said,
Sure. I’ll show you my tall windows if you show me your short ones. Really, your place is much more suited to them. You are in Texas still, right? Or did you get moved?
On 28 October 2011 at 12:30 pm Jannie said,
Dearest Margaret… what no pied a terre in Cannes? No villa in Greece? No hawaiin walk-up?
You are so funny and sweet. When I read your comment about getting the second glass of wine, I popped open and drank a beer. Nice little night cap. One house at a time is all my hubby can afford too — yet… he struggles to pay the mortgage on the one in Nova Scotia too. And but of course — one MUST lose money on house sales to feel one is truly living. 
When did you live in San Antonio? And for how long??
Dearest Dearest Hilary… It might be charcoal, yes. You artistes know this kind of thing. He actually wrote a book, info on it in that link to him. (I myself, have not read that article yet. But intend to.) Yes, I hope his wife and or kids are getting down any missing stories. I’d like to interview Walter. You know… that light house / sailboats art, I forget wehre we got it exactly. Wait… let me phone Jim. Hang on!!! Nope, got his voicemail. That painting does remind me of one part of Mahone Bay — actually where Jim had his “beach house.” Now, by the two “sea artefacts, do you mean those taller things on either end? If so, those are actually mini antique gas pumps. This is in Jim’s office corner of the house. The middle portrait is of Kelly in her Christening bonnet, age 9 months. Flanked by two award plaques from some of Jim’s model railroad buildings. And you know what I like about that protrait sitting photo?? The dachhund, Kelly’s bare foot dangling so cute. And the 2 fish in the tank facing each other, feeling the love of the moment too.
Dearest Alice Audrey… Yep, still in Texas. Well…. maybe I’ll do a “Windows of Jannie & Jim” post!!!!!!!!!!
xoxooxoxoxoxoxoxoxoo
On 28 October 2011 at 12:58 pm Bryce Christiansen said,
I enjoy watching an artist sketch. It’s magical how they can translate a person, thing or their imagination onto a piece of paper.
Your poem certainly caught that magic.
Thanks,
Bryce
On 28 October 2011 at 4:59 pm Jannie said,
Bryce — I was truly amazed at how fast he sketched her. A real pro. Thanks for popping by!! Always a highlight to have you here.
xoxo
On 29 October 2011 at 7:40 pm Manicddaily said,
Hi Jannie–this is as sweet as the ripened melons (which I believe do grown on vines.)
On 30 October 2011 at 2:18 pm Heather said,
Wow, fantastic portrait, and sweet pictures! And yes, I’ve seen melons growing on vines with my own two eyes!
On 31 October 2011 at 9:58 am Jannie said,
Yay, 2 confirmations on the melon / vine growing!!
watermelons…. ah, that rings a bell how they do indeed grow on vines.
Thanks, Ladies!!
xoxoxoo
On 5 November 2011 at 1:19 pm Alice Audrey said,
Windows would make a great post.
On 9 November 2011 at 1:50 pm Jannie said,
Ahhh, Alice Audrey, your photos and words of windows would be lovely indeed.
xoxoxo