Rum Pecan

Brother Steve arrives today for a short visit and WL pulled out the stops to create a pecan pie for him.  Using rum this time instead of bourbon, the proof will indeed be in the pudding.
WL prides himself on his all butter crusts!

Of Headlines and Time

I find myself not being able to read the news anymore.  The headlines tell me everything I need to know about the race to the bottom we are now in. It all makes me mad, sad, depressed.  Glad to be living in the 6th largest economy of the world.... California.
With the extra time, I've been reading more, gardening more and cleaning more.  There is an upside to American Fascism. Happy Thanksgiving.

Banco in Situ

After The Rain

We had a good drenching last night.  Today the lady bugs are munching on aphids and everything looks very green.  The Cara Cara orange is blooming again. Before the onslaught, we planted our new Meyer Lemon against the back wall.  Hopefully it'll be happy there.

Martina's Chickens

A few months ago, Martina called me and asked how to best light a chicken.  She's been working on this doc for awhile and it appears that she figured out how to light poultry very well.
Looks like a good flick and will be on the market soon.
Watch the trailer here.

Celebrate Anthem

The commercial for Macy's Ellen and I did a few months ago went on air this past week. It's called Celebrate Anthem.  The 60 second version can be seen here.
Gaffer63: Hungry Like The Wolf

I Voted!

I sent in my absentee ballot today on a great anniversary.   If you don't vote, these accomplishments can be diminished or taken away.

Banco At The Door

 Watching out for Lizards, Squirrels and Passer Bys.

Back to Birmingham

I will be heading back to Birmingham, Alabama next week for a quick job.  I will hopefully get my fill of ribs, like these amazing specimens from Saws BBQ

Womb Chair Returns

 The womb Chair was returned today with it's new skin.  The guys at Rose Upholstery did a great job.  New foam, new cushions and some unseen structural stuff. 

New Cushions

Vahid from Rose Upholstery dropped off the new cushions today.  They turned out great. I think I might have tweaked the sizes a bit but we are very happy with work done.
Gaffer63: Upholstery Project 3

Framed Anna

I received the print back from the framers today.  The new guys at Curve Line Space's new location did a great job.  We will be rearranging the picture wall soon.
Gaffer63: More Anna

Celebrity Interview

I did a nice job with DP Matt Mindlin yesterday. Iconic people on both sides of the lens. New residence tour and Presidential politics dominated.  See the interview here

Banco In Situ

Banco searching for squirrels across the street.

Buckwheat and Bay Leaves

We planted the Conejo Buckwheat in the front yard and the California Bay Leaf on the back slope this morning. Some of the grasses in the front were scorched over the summer and we are hoping the buckwheat to be a hardier breed.

Anna's Sputnik

Another print from Anna Filimonova.  Inspired by a picture that hung on her grandmother's wardrobe. Sputnik flying over Red Square and Spasskaya Tower. The awe it inspired in a young girl.
Gaffer63: More From Anna

California Bay Leaf

On our excursion to Theodore Payne yesterday, we bought a new tree for the back slope.  We planted a ghost pine down there last spring and we thought about adding another one.  But WL spotted (and smelled) this beauty. The leaves are incredibly fragrant, the wood is used for guitars, the nuts are roasted and eaten.  The leaves are used to cure headaches and toothaches. We made tea from a single leaf this morning and it was delicious. This tree has something for everyone!
California Bay Laurel

More Anna

I received a package today from Russia containing a few more of Anna Filimonova's excellent prints.  Her work so far has been largely monochromatic. The new prints are bursting with color and are much more complicated pieces.  Each color needs a separate linocut plate. Off the the framers.......
Anna Filimonova
Gaffer63: Anna's Work