WILLIAM A SLOAN 6 days ago2 minOn the HorizonIt’s always beautiful, in its way. I’m thinking about a painting, a series of four actually, that I’m getting ready to start. The four...
WILLIAM A SLOAN May 72 minBlog 398. Diet Pepsi in Black RibbonThe semester is ending It was my first class as a teacher in 26 years. We’ve crossed generational bridges with a little effort and a lot...
WILLIAM A SLOAN Apr 301 minBlog 397. Funny GirlShe had a big birthday this week! And so many people celebrated, it was kind of amazing. But that’s what you get when you bring so much...
WILLIAM A SLOAN Apr 231 minBlog 396. Catching UpOnce they were our nieces and nephews. Now they’re our very good friends. And how great is that? We love them to distraction...and their...
WILLIAM A SLOAN Apr 92 minBlog 395. GlenstoneGlenstone is a place that seamlessly integrates art, architecture, and nature into a serene and contemplative environment. That’s what...
WILLIAM A SLOAN Apr 21 minBlog 394. CydLast night, I had dinner with a friend. A long ago friend, a friend I met 50 years ago and haven’t seen since I can’t remember when....
WILLIAM A SLOAN Mar 262 minBlog 393. Parting GiftsWe never say,”Goodbye.” Instead we say, “Big Hugs til next time.” This year the Muse will become the age his mother was when she took...
WILLIAM A SLOAN Mar 192 minBlog 392. I Love Good DanishTheir names are Hanne and Peer. And the names alone are kind of perfect. We met them about a year ago at one of our favorite watering...
WILLIAM A SLOAN Mar 121 minBlog 391. And CountingSo, I'm in countdown mode. Last week I started numbering the blogs. That’s because I’m coming into the final lap of an arbitrary...
WILLIAM A SLOAN Mar 52 minBlog 390. You Say Data, I Say DaytaLet's call the whole thing off. The word DATA and the use of it in every aspect of life is one of my least favorite things, like, ever....
WILLIAM A SLOAN Feb 262 minCreative Is More Than an Adjective in a Job TitleAlbert Einstein once said, ”Creativity is intelligence having fun.” Good one, Albert. I believe that whole-heartedly. I’m not imagining a...
WILLIAM A SLOAN Feb 192 minTruth. Table for One. But I’m Expecting a Crowd.First, there’s the Olympic skater.... You know the one. She’s Russian. She’s the best skater ever. And she’s fifteen years old. FIFTEEN!...
WILLIAM A SLOAN Feb 122 minAnd Just Like ThatI’m sorry, but they look terrific. So, we just finished watching And Just Like That, the many years later sequel series to Sex and the...
WILLIAM A SLOAN Feb 51 minGood NeighborsShe is being courted. When we moved into our current home a year and a half ago, we won the lottery in across-the-hall-neighbors. She’s...
WILLIAM A SLOAN Jan 292 minBreakWe're back. So, The Muse and I have been keeping a low profile for a couple of weeks now, what with the rising numbers everywhere and...
WILLIAM A SLOAN Jan 223 minTeaching the TeacherAnd so it begins...again So, I had my first class and it was a wonderful thing! A little stage-frighty, a little “How do I fill two - and...
WILLIAM A SLOAN Jan 152 minHere We Go AgainNext week, I'm jumping off a new cliff Not literally. I mean, I live in Florida after all, ergo, no cliffs. And I can’t see myself...
WILLIAM A SLOAN Jan 93 minSpideyWe watched Spider-man last night. Not the newest one but the last one. It was great. He says Hi. I love Spider-man. He’s like in my top...
WILLIAM A SLOAN Dec 31, 20212 minResolution ReduxMy resolutions haven’t changed since I was in college and had a personal philosophy based on equal parts Thoreau, Frank Lloyd Wright and...
WILLIAM A SLOAN Dec 28, 20212 minThe In-betweenIt’s the Monday after Christmas and before the New Year. Mid-evening to be precise. I have a glass of white wine and a handful of...