Every Child Is An Artist..
“Every child is an artist; the problem is staying an artist when you grow up” Continue reading Every Child Is An Artist..
The Life Of Riley
I have been working hard at letting go of things that negatively affect my mood. Of course, politics is a prime example, but it goes beyond that. I want to forget all of those things and just live the life I have left in a “Life of Riley” mode. Continue reading The Life Of Riley
Quotes – Every Artist…
“Every artist was first an amateur.”
– – Ralph Waldo Emerson — Continue reading Quotes – Every Artist…
MME37 – Iowa State House…
I have a portfolio of 35 State House complexes across the U.S. This one is from Des Moines, Iowa. I must admit that for the most part, one state house looks mostly like the next. Most are lavish buildings prompted … Continue reading MME37 – Iowa State House…
Clothesline Art – Another Auburn Closeup
There is nothing quite so artsy as the cars of the 1930s, especially those found in the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum in Auburn, Indiana. Continue reading Clothesline Art – Another Auburn Closeup
Day In And Day Out – LOMO Life
Now that the end of my driving days are creeping up on me, I am taking some time to consider what I want my day-to-day life to be like going forward. My retirement community apartment will likely be the last … Continue reading Day In And Day Out – LOMO Life
MME23 – Icy Spring Storm
I never get tired of looking at all my lamp post shots from the homestead. This one was taken in 2011 in an early spring ice storm. I have been in my RetCom for almost 4 years now and really … Continue reading MME23 – Icy Spring Storm
Quotes — Religion Is Regarded By…
“Religion is regarded by the common people as true, by the wise as false, and by the rulers as useful” Continue reading Quotes — Religion Is Regarded By…
Mosaic of Life #145 – Canadian Countryside…
I have seen a lot of these yellow fields in my travels across America, but this is probably the biggest one I have come across. I can only imagine that it is a mustard seed field. I really wanted to … Continue reading Mosaic of Life #145 – Canadian Countryside…
Mosaic of Life #154 — Always Camp Fires.
One thing that is very mandatory at all reenactments is campfires with the always present big pot of coffee. Continue reading Mosaic of Life #154 — Always Camp Fires.
Embracing My Aspie Side…Or Not.
Some of the frequent facial features of Autism are a broader upper face, shorter middle face, wider eyes, bigger mouth, and the philtrum. The use of facial features as a physical marker to detect Autism is one of the most exciting … Continue reading Embracing My Aspie Side…Or Not.
I Am Determined…
One of the things in life that I have constantly struggled with, especially in the 25 years since I left the corporate world, is purpose. Like most of us, I imagine, I need to think I am contributing to making … Continue reading I Am Determined…
Mosaic Of Life – Good Is Never Good Enough
I often kid about it, but it seems that I have to do something at least three times before it is good enough. With that in mind, I want to show you the current status of my artsy projects. The … Continue reading Mosaic Of Life – Good Is Never Good Enough
Abstract Art Is Kinda Like…
Abstract art is kinda like a picture puzzle that has yet to be assembled.
The pieces are all there, and it is up to me to determine what the puzzle looks like. Being that I am getting more forgetful in my old age, I don’t know if I have told you that I have become a picture puzzle fanatic. Yeah, this is another side story. 🥴 Continue reading Abstract Art Is Kinda Like…
Quotes – A Sign Of Contradiction
“We must never be afraid to be a sign of contradiction for the world.” — Mother Teresa — Mother Teresa was certainly a contradiction in her time. She often said she was not totally sure that God even existed! She … Continue reading Quotes – A Sign Of Contradiction
Balance… Keeping Things In Perspective
This is difficult for me to do. I too often fail to see the forest for the trees, and I sometimes don’t know up from down. Part of this is likely due to my Aspie traits, where I get absurdly … Continue reading Balance… Keeping Things In Perspective
Quotes – All About Artists
Quotes – A Human Product…
The Bible is a human product: it tells us how our religious ancestors saw things, not how God sees them Marcus J. Borg I’m pretty sure there are hundreds, maybe even thousands, of different versions of the Bible today. So, … Continue reading Quotes – A Human Product…
MME10 – Bird(s) Aflight
In my travels through hundreds of museums, I have discovered that I have an affinity for shadows. I just love how this one bird sculpture becomes several just through lighting. Continue reading MME10 – Bird(s) Aflight
CLA10 – Bird(s) Aflight
In my travels through hundreds of museums, I have discovered that I have an affinity for shadows. I just love how this one bird sculpture becomes several just through lighting. Continue reading CLA10 – Bird(s) Aflight
Mosaic of Life #152 – Dali Museum
I visited the Salvador Dali museum in St. Petersburg in 2022. It was the last time I saw my brother. I was just starting my 4,000-mile final visit to the south and southwest U.S. One of my goals for the … Continue reading Mosaic of Life #152 – Dali Museum
Mosaic of Life #155 – One Place…
I’m pretty much restricted to my RetCom (retirement community) now, but if there were one place I would like to revisit, it would be Ellis Island. Except for my great-grandmother, I expect most of my ancestors came through that facility. … Continue reading Mosaic of Life #155 – One Place…
Somethings Different?
Maybe you noticed that RJsCorner’s layout is different than it has been. This layout is simply more conducive to my current direction for RJC. I am moving to a much more image oriented site with my “Mosaic of Life”, “MyArtsySide”. … Continue reading Somethings Different?
Quotes – Follow Your Heart and Intuition
Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma – which is living with the results of other peoples’ thinking. Dont let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your innter voice. … Continue reading Quotes – Follow Your Heart and Intuition
MME17 – It’s Hard To Believe…
It’s hard to believe that this is a real house in Colorado. Continue reading MME17 – It’s Hard To Believe…
Quotes – I Had a Chance to Read Alot…
started reading when I was about six years old. I graduated to “big boy” books at about nine years old. Continue reading Quotes – I Had a Chance to Read Alot…
MME36 – Artsified Reeds
The source photo for this image was taken during our month long trip to Canada in 2011. We in the U.S. call them cattails. To Canadians they are just reeds. But either way, I think the artsification turned out beautiful. … Continue reading MME36 – Artsified Reeds
MME19 – Pacific Panoramic
I had seen the Pacific Ocean several times before our 2008 Western vacation, but it was just a glimpse here and there during business trips. This was the first time I really saw the ocean. We spent about a week … Continue reading MME19 – Pacific Panoramic
MME35 – Northern Wisconsin Countryside
Wordless Wednesday- Northern Wisconsin Country Side Continue reading MME35 – Northern Wisconsin Countryside
Mosaic of Life #139 – Beulah and A Friend
Now that I have decided to continue my “Mosaic of Life” posts, I need to fill in some blanks. The Basset Hound on the leach is Beulah. She had a fenced in yard that she roamed unleashed, but she did also love to explore other territories. She was my last pet, and my second favorite. (Sam, who was a dachound was my first personal pet was my first.) Continue reading Mosaic of Life #139 – Beulah and A Friend
A‧Vant-Garde
I am always on the lookout for truly creative things. Things that are a‧vant-garde. I don’t use that word very often but it definitely fits here. The lighting in this Cleveland restaurant was very unique. Of course, I had to … Continue reading A‧Vant-Garde
The Medical Community and Neurodiversity
It’s time for another neurodiversity post here on RJsCorner. This one is primarily about how the medical community goes about classifying anomalies in the human condition. This post I will focus on the Autism/Aspergers/Neurodiversity field. Continue reading The Medical Community and Neurodiversity
MME33 – Old Glory
Let’s celebrate Old Glory and pray that she survives these hectic and chaotic times, and sanity will once again rule the land. Continue reading MME33 – Old Glory
Mosaic of Life #151 Sassy Sonic…
I still vividly remember the story behind this mosaic. As shown above, it was taken in July of 2012. We were leaving our third and last trip to Mesa Verde and decided to tour more of Utah. Continue reading Mosaic of Life #151 Sassy Sonic…
Mosaic of Life #149 – Wall Signs
During my 55 years of traveling America I am always on the lookout for wall signs. This one is probably my favorite. I don’t really remember where it was taken. Continue reading Mosaic of Life #149 – Wall Signs
MME32 – Celebrating a Most Beautiful Flower
It’s that time of year again in the Midwest for those beautiful yellow flowers that morph into an amazing white crystal orb. I know you city folks do all you can to stifle this creative scene, but us country folk love the diversity in our Spring lawn. Continue reading MME32 – Celebrating a Most Beautiful Flower
Quotes – About Ignorance & Stupidity
We need to constantly remind ourselves of the wisdom of the past to prevent a tragedy in the future. Of course, MLK’s words above apply very directly to our times. I just hope there are still enough of us around … Continue reading Quotes – About Ignorance & Stupidity
THE Mosaic…
This post is a Mosaic post and a “Having My Say” post combined. Of course, that demands a story. Continue reading THE Mosaic…
MME31 – Des Moines Skyline
One of my favorite skyline images is of Des Moines, Iowa. The dramatized version shown above is part of my Skyline photos series that I am presently developing.. Continue reading MME31 – Des Moines Skyline
MME30 – Losing My Marbles
One of the most unique museums I have been to is the Prairie Museum in Colby, Kansas. Continue reading MME30 – Losing My Marbles
Quote – I’m Just Not One To Follow The Crowd
Anyone who has been around RJsCorner knows that I have never been one to follow the crowd. Even at a very young age, that has never appealed to me. Maybe this has something to do with the fact that an autobiography of Einstein was the first “big boy” book Continue reading Quote – I’m Just Not One To Follow The Crowd
Mosaic of Life #153 – It Shoulda Been The First Mosaic
Since I have decided that my “Mosaic of Life” is more than a one-year project, it’s time to fill in some missing pieces. Let’s start with the first one. Continue reading Mosaic of Life #153 – It Shoulda Been The First Mosaic
MME25 – Chicago Near The Navy Pier
The original was taken on December 20, 2010. Chicago is a magical place during the Christmas season, and the Christkindlmarkt is a must-see. Continue reading MME25 – Chicago Near The Navy Pier
Quote – Quarrels About God
We do not want churches because they will teach us to quarrel about God Chief Joseph Nez Perce Native Americans had a very different idea of who God was. It did not resemble the invaders’ churches in any regard. Continue reading Quote – Quarrels About God
Back In The Days When Religion Ruled The Earth
Most people don’t realize there was a 1,000-year period when religions ruled the earth. This was generally known as the Dark Ages (5th through 15th century). Galileo’s trial occurred close to the end of that period. Continue reading Back In The Days When Religion Ruled The Earth
