"Looking Back To Find Myself" by painterdave

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In Bonnieux, France--my painting kit follows me

Always Searching

I was a public school instrumental music teacher for all my career in teaching. I tried to open doors for students to appreciate good music. I wanted them to have an open mind regarding all types of music. This quote by Elvis kind of sums it up.
"I don't know anything about music. In my line you don't have to."
I wanted my students to know how much more difficult it is to write a symphony than write Don't Step on My Blue Suede Shoes.

Now I am just try to be a happy painter, mostly with watercolors. I love to travel and paint what I see. Meeting people along the way is what I enjoy the most. I have the best friends on VT. They are so loyal and kind.

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One footprint for history

He left a part of himself

Centuries ago a native American Indian placed his footprint along with other artwork on a rock in what is now eastern Arizona.
We all strive to leave a piece of our best for others to enjoy. I don't think that my little attempts will last as long as this artist's.

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Two fishing pals leave Genoa

Finding Beauty Around the World

These two old fisherman live in south Genoa, Italy. I saw them preparing their boat and rowing out to sea to do a little fishing.
How lucky they are to have each other, and to live in such a beautiful city.
If you ever visit Genoa be sure and walk along the waterfront in the southern part. There are also some terrific restaurants in that area.
Some times when I can't sleep I go out with these guys on a glassy sea and blue skies. The day I remove this photo for another, i will be a bit sad. They must be such good friends to do this everyday together. It would be difficult to do it alone.

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This subject is most difficult

Street in Orvieto, It.

If you come to a fork in the road, take it. by Yogi Berra

Everyday life is like this scene. You are at the end of a road and must decide on which new road to take.
Sometimes the people you meet help you find the best road. They come along at just the best times. My friends on VT...they help me choose.

Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel from coast to coast without seeing anything.
Charles Kuralt

The saying "Getting there is half the fun" became obsolete with the advent of commercial airlines."
Henry J. Til

Early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese
anonymous

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a church in Taos, New Mexico

taos, N.M.

If you ever get the chance to visit New Mexico, do pass it up. This church is in Taos, which is in northern New Mexico.

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There's more inside...

Padova, Italy

I have a good friend who will take me here and I will learn the history of this piazza. How great it is to have this explanation by a person who is proud of her city. This will be a standout day for me.

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My family in front of the oldest house

Oldest House

When I was a kid everytime a relative came to visit us, we took them to see the "oldest house" in the U.S. and the "oldest church". I never realized the historical value of these places, and also how the history book in public schools leave this entire piece of history out. It's like it never happened.

Now when I go here, I appreciate it more. If you are in Santa Fe for a visit, be sure and go to these two historical places. They are next to each other and this will take you less than one hour. You can wallk from the plaza to get here easily.