Downeast doing stuff

Rest in Peace Steve Jobs 1955-2011 I know that you have changed MY life. Thank you.

The weather outside is not cooperating with my vision of what the weather outside should be. My vision is 78 degrees and perfect.   Things ...

This is a police artist sketch of what I saw a week ago today. I was driving down Larrabee road in Westbrook, when suddenly a yellow dog ran...

My plan today was for a post about 9/11. Soon after 9/11, we planted a small flag in our front yard, under our majestic maple tree. There it...

A couple of days ago I was attempting to clean the attic. Well, not really clean, but move things around and pretend to clean. Now and then ...

Picture this.  A warm summer evening, under the stars, sipping Cosmopolitans, munching on chicken salad and french bread,relaxing and sitt...

Every fall I paint a huge mural to post outside of my classroom. I have a large bulletin board in the hall, covered in glass. It's 91 ...

I was commissioned to do a painting of someone's house. I just finished it last week. It's a tempera painting measuring 16"X 20...

Mr. Downeastdoingstuff (aka Birdman ) and I like to try new things. New things... as long as they don't have potential for bodily harm o...

This morning I was watching the Today Show while having breakfast in bed and I learned something. Did you know that some people WANT to have...

We have a compost pile. Actually have several compost piles, but only one where kitchen scraps go. I keep a white porcelain pot on my counte...

In the shade..... What is wrong with me?? I complain when it's cold.....and now I'm complaining because it's too dang HOT! Is th...

UPDATE: Want to wish someone else a very happy birthday, too. Happy Birthday Bruce!!! You're a very special guy, hope you have a great d...