Gender Issues

Stopped into the Goodwill to look at bikes. Looked like what they had, in the $25-50 range, would cost double after repairs of as-is merchandise. Goodwill good for silk shirts and pottery otherwise, not this.

I knew Wal-Mart had bicycles @ $100. Had another look there. There was one on sale, marked down from $99.99 to 69.99, then again to 39.99 - a floor model. But it happened to be the female configuration. Utterly secure in my masculoonity, I bought it.

Unfortunately, I feel I'm coming down with a flu bug, so no Detour tonight. Really wanted to get some pictures for another slide show. Maybe next month.

Surreally Appreciated

Several years ago, the Phoenix Art Museum put on a surrealist show. They touted Dali, but there were only three of his pieces presented. One of the others was this . . .

Just happened to be reading this and the picture popped up in the slide show. The thing of it is that Hide and Seek was hung at the Museum of Modern Art in NYC (I don't know where it resides these days.) on the third floor when I was a teenager. I had a student membership, and that was great for seeing all the classic movies before VCR and cable. Took in the collection many times too. Headed toward Guernica, this piece was prominent; a large canvas it is, and unforgettable.

Hadn't seen it in thirty years when I did so in Phoenix as mentioned. What a delight.

Went to search out the image, but I'd forgotten the artist and the title already. Thought it was called Child's Play - a mix-up. Subsequently not able to add it to my digital gallery.

Very happy to see it again serendipitously!

Alternative Conventuality

This evening is the Detour and, the weather cooling off, I may take a mope. I'm seriously considering getting a bicycle this afternoon. Cruise around and take pictures.

Sounds like a plan. Last time I was on a bike I near was kilt.

The event has gotten mainstreamed to the extent it's promotional of a lot of business. Much of downtown and central Phoenix is decrepit and the boosters look to happenings like this to draw folks from the exurbs. People like myself, who see Box Lady quite often and frequent the area daily, tend to avoid the crowds. Others like the meet-up potential. I'm certainly not a collector.

Remedied

My exercise routine includes a couple of miles on the treadmill, a circuit train, a few dumb-bells and a long soak in the hot tub. I stretch out and t'ai-chi my own variations (Swimming Dragon.) therein, bending over backwards arching my back, belly skyward, and dunking my head well aware of the itsy-bitsy risk.

Yeah... developed a case. An ear went septic.

Bolused some golden seal and dropped a 3-1 solution of olive and tea tree oils down the canal.

It's clearing up, thank God, the risk of a brain syndrome entertained.

Quandary

So you see a pen on the ground at the coffee place.
No, it's a pencil; fine one at that. A working capital instrument.

Do you turn it in, or finders' keepers?

Pardon me while I conceptualize - and get focused.

Chance Meeting

On way to Cubs / LA came upon Mexican Bird of Paradise.

Had to stop. Just took a moment.

Update: Them poor Cubbies.

Hurry, Sundown . . .

. . . in Chicago. Game time 3.30 here.

Consider the possibilities: the Freeway Series, the Loopy Series. The Cheesesteak and Schlitz Series going down already. A lot of old timers would love to see it go between Fenway and Wrigley. Headed here myself.

Don't think I'll last for the Boston game. Maybe go to Bible Study. I should.