Day 550 – (AD 1,709) – 24.6 Miles –Jim’s Trek Part V – Mars on My Schwinn 170

Good Day,

This morning I pedaled 24.6miles on my Schwinn 170. Totals are now 37,018.9 miles; 59,576.3 kilometers.

I have plotted a new path and goal destination, Ascraeus Mons. I am now located at 15.57%.

Only 1,158.1 miles remaining in Jim’s Trek.

Something to think and make sure to do something about –

“Mussolini viewed propaganda as a key means to win support from the Italian people. The poster here has the Italian words for "to us" written at the bottom, promoting a unified and strong Italy.”

Reading this morning –

From Medium.com dated Sep 6, 2018 – “Why You Shouldn’t Upgrade Your Camera” by Kirk Mastin https://medium.com/photo-dojo/why-you-shouldnt-upgrade-your-camera-de296679446e

“Collect art and photo books. Your best work comes from synthesizing information from your life experiences as well as the art you consume to feed your creative soul. I believe that if you don’t study what has already been done, you are doomed to repeat work that already exists at a very mediocre level. Your art will only ever rise to your level of taste, so study the greats that have come before you. Vincent Van Gogh copied famous impressionist paintings, stroke for stroke, to understand how his contemporaries painted. Once he understood impressionism, he could break the rules and find his voice. It’s no different for photographers.”

Or quilters.


Jim’s Gotta Eat – https://jimsgottaeat.blogspot.com/

Quilting – https://quiltsb.blogspot.com/

Our Cranes Quilts Update -

Our Hope - Cranes Quilts - Project will premiere in January in Clearwater. Stay-tuned for up-dates.

Check out our initial notes at Quilts SB - http://quiltsb.blogspot.com/2018/04/origami-cranes-our-obsession.html

Andy and I have scheduled 4 Shows of our Quilts for 2019.

Octagon Arts Center, Clearwater Jan-Feb = Hope (Cranes Quilts) Project https://www.artstampabay.com/organization/octagon-arts-center/

Charles J. Fendig Library, Tampa Feb-Mar = JSAB Art Pieces (tbd) https://www.hcplc.org/locations/charles-j-fendig

Carrollwood Cultural Center, Tampa Mar-Apr = Hope (Cranes Quilts) Project http://www.carrollwoodcenter.org/

Mirella Cimato Gallery, St. Petersburg May-Jun = JSAB Art Pieces (tbd)
http://stpeteopera.org/art-in-the-mirella-cimato-gallery/

Follow our progress, past and present, of our Hope - Cranes Quilts - Project at our Quilts SB Facebook page -https://www.facebook.com/QuiltsbySB/ 

Yes, we are obsessed. Check out our Obsession notes at Quilts SB - http://quiltsb.blogspot.com/2018/04/origami-cranes-our-obsession.html

Genealogy – https://agenealogyhunt.blogspot.com/


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Have a healthy day and smile,

Jim