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A sketch in time

By Jimmy Johnson


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I’ve told you I don’t sketch much, and that’s true. That doesn’t mean I never sketch. These are some selected doodles of late, as I kick around yet again an ancient concept from the recesses of my brain. Speaking of recess, I can say I am exploring ideas, but I think in reality these sketches depict what I’d rather be doing than what I am actually doing at the moment. Note the mermaid: I have always thought real mermaids probably more closely resemble manatees than fish. I mean, that makes sense, doesn’t it? And they probably aren’t quite as pretty and don’t sing quite as well as we give them credit. Anyway, don’t ask me what this is all really about, because I can’t say.

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115 responses to “A sketch in time”

  1. Debbe Avatar
    Debbe

    Good morning Villagers….

    Too much depth in some of the above postings….over my head. But leave it to GR ๐Ÿ˜‰ to bring it back to curves and curls ๐Ÿ™‚

    I’m like Miss Charlotte….if I watch TV, it needs to be a movie. The only debate I faced last night was do I want to sit through an episode of “Naked and Afraid” (my husband and BIL l believe live for Thursday nights) or go to bed….I went to bed…at 8ish and wide awake at 3ish.

    Work was horrible yesterday…the humidity was terrible, and with a hen house full of dust and crap, my eggs looked nasty. Read an article yesterday morning on the Avian flu and the Eastern Migratory Flyway…can’t remember the name of the swans, but they are on their way to their winter grounds flying over Penn. The poultry industry is starting to ready itself for the fall season of migration and another round of viral infections affecting the industry. You might start saving your money for that Thanksgiving turkey.

    Indy Mindy??????

    ya’ll have a blessed day

    Oh, and the name of that movie with Mel Gibson and Piper Laurie….”Tim”

  2. Debbe Avatar
    Debbe

    GR ๐Ÿ˜‰ add this one to your playlist when you have some extra time….love the piano in this tune.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRDivUb5EeA

  3. Debbe Avatar
    Debbe

    Regarding outdated alcohol, a local establishment gave Ian a going away present last week. A case of outdated Budweiser bottles….they couldn’t sell it since it was outdated. Tasted good to me ๐Ÿ™‚ There actually is a “birthdate” posted on the cases…..and it says “birthdate” and gives the date….

  4. Debbe Avatar
    Debbe

    it’s one of my favorite sayings….and then I add “and I’m the most blissful person there is”!

    https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/8544442624/hB41D2D41/

  5. Debbe Avatar
    Debbe

    Gal ?????

    Denise?????

  6. Mark in TTown Avatar
    Mark in TTown

    emb, thanks for the explanation. I proved I really didn’t know chemistry, didn’t I? Everybody have a great and safe Friday.

  7. emb Avatar
    emb

    I’ve not read any of today’s posts, and am not trying to compete with Debbe. But type this into your browser, skip the ads, click on the site, read what you like, and enlarge the photo of the beagle.

    Peace, emb

  8. emb Avatar
    emb

    “BTW, the various isomers of octane all have the formula C8H18, not C8H10.” Embarrassing: I envisioned the easiest structural formula, and forgot the 8 oxygens on the other side. Mea culpa. emb

  9. domaucan1 Avatar
    domaucan1

    To our fearless leader, JJ,

    A belated “Thanks” for the kind treatment of a fellow veterinarian in your daily strip. Surely he must be a graduate of the Auburn College of Veterinary Medicine. There are many of us old retired large animal vets out in the world and we all thank you.

    Blessings and prayers for all who need them and we all need them,sometime.

  10. emb Avatar
    emb

    Today’s TIP BlogSpot:

    http://thatispriceless.blogspot.com/

    Peace, emb

  11. Ghost Rider 6 Avatar
    Ghost Rider 6

    Debbe ๐Ÿ˜‰ Thanks for the tune, hon. It’s a keeper. And have a Happy and Blissful Payday today. But beware tomorrow…it’s National Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor’s Porch Day.

    Yeah, I look at the ladies. Why not? I’m not depressed (usually), nor old (by choice, anyway), and I’m sure not dead. ๐Ÿ˜‰ BTW, that show should actually be called “Pixilated and Afraid”. (OK, I checked it out. So sue me. ๐Ÿ™‚ )

  12. emb Avatar
    emb

    Whoops, left something out.

    Iโ€™ve not read any of todayโ€™s posts, and am not trying to compete with Debbe. But type this into your browser, skip the ads, click on the site, read what you like, and enlarge the photo of the beagle.

    A.Word.A.Day–exungulate

    Peace, emb

  13. emb Avatar
    emb

    Also, re today’s realtime, I don’t think he’s creepy. Maybe Janis thinks he’s “good creepy.” We’re all kinda strange.

    Peace, emb

  14. Jerry in Fl Avatar
    Jerry in Fl

    Otherwise, no one would ever watch vampire movies. BTW, I find them silly and boring.

  15. Jerry in Fl Avatar
    Jerry in Fl

    Kind of like, well, you know.