James Brubaker

I often worked in Basingstoke, UK near Stonehenge. Some say it is symbolic art representing “peace and unity” when Neolithic people were experiencing cultural unification 4,000 years ago.  I could go there, after a hard day at work, and feel the quiet, spiritual symbolism of Stonehenge.  Our arch does not have the same depth of ethereal connection but I made this photo-painting to remind us to appreciate it’s symbolic call to “home” after we have been gone for the summer, on a cruise, or to Publix.

JEB 10 21 2024

AS YOU SWING THROUGH LIFE: Identify something or someone that gives your mind a symbolic message.

At the end of my 8 mile bike ride I cam upon this sign. The rest is history!

JEB 10 18 2024

AS YOU SWING THROUGH LIFE: bike or hike every day – just so you can find that Ice Cream Plaza in your life.

DAVE WROTE:  Hi Jim, A cold rainy day here in the Rome area. Temperature only 40 degrees F. A small flock of Robins moved thru. Bathing and fighting in a puddle.

10 14 2024 Dace Cesari

10 14 2024 Dace Cesari

10 14 2024 Dace Cesari

10 14 2024 Dace Cesari

10 14 2024 Dace Cesari

I WROTE:  The world on top the northern Allegheny Mountains, where I was born and raised, are the most beautiful memories in my mind. I painted one such memory of the country lane thru the Brubaker farm that is in my mind.

JEB 10 14 2024

AS YOU SWING THROUGH LIFE: Enjoy those seasons and/or the memories of them.

Dave Wrote:  Hi Jim, Here are some pictures for the blog. These were all taken at my feeder set  up. A male and female Towhee, a Red-bellied Woodpecker and a Grackle. We are starting to get some colder weather here in upstate NY.  Temperature was 40 degree F. for the last two mornings at 7.00 AM.  Dave

08 12 2024 Dave Cesari

08 12 2024 Dave Cesari

08 12 2024 Dave Cesari

08 12 2024 Dave Cesari

08 12 2024 Dave Cesari

TV, Internet, &  iPhone filled my mind with images of Milton things – I  made a paintingof many of them .

10 12 2024

AS YOU SWING THROUGH LIFE: Enjoy days that are different but be glad to return to normal

Can’t go out but I can play on computer – I pray that we will all be safe during this nature’s happening. I made this abtract  while waiting for Milton to come and exit.  It represents “Hurricane  spookiness”.

JEB 10 09 2024 “Hurricane Spookiness”

AS YOU SWING THROUGH LIFE: Prepare for whatever spooky hurricanes are headed your way!

My starter’s for this digital painting:  I hung the feeders and often photographed them at my daughter’s in New Jersey.  Gloria photographed the red in the lower corneer from inside a her car at a NYC car wash.

JEB 10 07 2024

AS YOU SWING THROUGH LIFE: turn to what ever your indoor hobby is when the weather turns foul.

Yesterday, I was at an important meeting in the Morristown Village Green.

JEB 10 03 2024

AS YOU SWING THROUGH LIFE: Remember, social media photos might be fun to see BUT I believe all have been modified a little -maybe just automatically AI’ed by the camera!

I am going to let you answer this question – for yourself!

JEB 9 28 2024

AS YOU SWING THROUGH LIFE: See if you agree with me – Your Attitude and Thinking are one and the same.

Doctor visits are not a form of recreation. They are a time for reflecting, praying, planning, and hoping for a good report.  At my last visit, I impinged  this photoPainting.

JEB 09 25 2024

AS YOU SWING THROUGH LIFE: At you next waiting room visit, may God be with you and bring good news.

Dave wrote:  Hi Jim, Here are some pictures for the blog. An immature Coopers Hawk that showed up at my feeder set up. She was not at all spooky and hung around for 3 or 4 minutes. We took lots of pictures here are two  of them. Dave

Dave Cesari 09 22 2024

Dave Cesari 09 22 2024

I wrote:  I painted: “Morning Sun Reflected Before The Ride”

JEB 09 22 2024

AS YOU SWING THROUGH LIFE: Look for a scene you would like to share with your first cup of coffee.