What happens when you try to take a monster on a nice outing to shop for some new reading material at Portland's Powells Books? It turns into him being declared leader of a very, VERY strange mob. It all started out innocently enough. Through my library's summer reading program I'd won a gift card for … Continue reading Finn McSpool’s Book-Shopping-Rabble-Rousing Outing
Finn McSpool: Paddle Boarding Beastie
Yes, Finn has donned a new identity as a Paddle Boarding Beastie and has been walking around the house humming tunes from the Surfaris and using phrases like "Hang Ten, Dude." Even though Finn has clearly mistaken stand-up paddle boarding for surfing (a big no-no), he still wanted to show off his recent watery adventure … Continue reading Finn McSpool: Paddle Boarding Beastie
One Monster’s Trash is Another’s Treasure
Although he prefers going off on adventures, Finn McSpool was forced to spend yet another weekend loitering in the driveway. Luckily, this time no demons ate the sun causing Finn to run away in fear of the impending apocalypse. However, there was a little meltdown to get through and a Beastie version of a horror … Continue reading One Monster’s Trash is Another’s Treasure
A Hellacious Garden Stroll
Since Finn McSpool is busy with a DIY project that isn't quite ready to show off to the world yet, this week seemed like the perfect time for another garden stroll post. Unfortunately, my garden tour took a side trip into the bowels of hell. Or at least it seemed like a fiery inferno when … Continue reading A Hellacious Garden Stroll
Finn Gets in a Dilly of a Pickle at the Baseball Game
As if Finn McSpool wasn't already having quite the summer with a trip to (and bear sighting in) Veneta, Oregon, and his winning feats at the Portland Highland Games, the little monster recently spent a fine evening at the baseball game. Although he avoided (narrowly) getting bonked on the head with a foul ball, there was … Continue reading Finn Gets in a Dilly of a Pickle at the Baseball Game
Finn Conquers the Caber at the Portland Highland Games
As I mentioned in last week's post, last Saturday was all about kilts, cabers, and clans as Finn McSpool took a day off (not that he ever works very hard) to tap into his Celtic heritage at the 2017 Portland Highland Games. Although Finn usually runs around naked, he thought he should dress up in … Continue reading Finn Conquers the Caber at the Portland Highland Games
Another Stroll Through the Garden
Instead of my usual work time, this Saturday is going to be filled up with cabers, kilts, and clans (NOT of the KKK variety) at the Portland Highland Games. But before I take Finn McSpool to celebrate his Celtic heritage, I thought I'd deliver this most recent tour of my garden to the Blogosphere. First … Continue reading Another Stroll Through the Garden
Decorating Another Wall with My Art
I know I am LOOOOONG overdue for a Sketchbook Show Off, but other news keeps getting in the way, and even my news has gotten in the way of my news. Take for example, my latest art show that went up in May. You didn't even know about it did you? Luckily, I'm dedicating this … Continue reading Decorating Another Wall with My Art
Bloomin’ and Buzzin’, My Garden Beckons
This is one of those rare weeks when I have no new artwork to show you (although I am working on remedying that) and no new art news to share with you (although hopefully next week I'll have something news-y to post). Since I'm completely art-less, I figured I'd get snap happy in the garden … Continue reading Bloomin’ and Buzzin’, My Garden Beckons
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