Category Archives: Art

Beachcombers

Posted on May 28, 2020 by Samuel Harrison

An interesting little chain of events this morning.  It began with my reflecting on one of the new morning regulars on the beach as I walked.  I’ve been aware of him a few weeks now.  He’s late fifties, or sixty, … Continue reading →

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Just Photos

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Samuel Harrison

The last few days have been so beautiful here on Skinny Island we thought we’d forego any interpretation or pontification or comment of any kind and just let some photos of the environs of The Little Hacienda say a few … Continue reading →

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City Lights

Posted on May 12, 2020 by Samuel Harrison

As part of our efforts in this shut-in, which, by the way, has not really altered our way of life at all, we are reading a lot.  I have finished three volumes of the four-volume set, “A History of the … Continue reading →

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White Butterfly

Posted on March 25, 2020 by Samuel Harrison

A white butterfly has been following me all day.  I’m not sure why.  That was stupid to say; how could I ever be sure why ?  All I know is I just saw it again just now, and all day … Continue reading →

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The Tao of Staying Home

Posted on March 23, 2020 by Samuel Harrison

And here I thought Corona Virus was what you got when you drank too much Mexican beer!  Not to be confused with Montezuma’s Revenge, which is a water-based bacteria, not a virus, but certainly another reason to stay home.  Seriously, … Continue reading →

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Reflections on a Sunrise

Posted on July 18, 2019 by Samuel Harrison

We are early risers.  We’ve had to notify our local newspaper circulation department to please make us first on the delivery route.  Having become creatures of habit, we have our coffee and read the paper, while glancing at the weather … Continue reading →

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Chiaroscuro

Posted on July 14, 2019 by Samuel Harrison

Chiaroscuro: an effect of contrasted light and shadow created by light falling unevenly or from a particular direction on something. We are endlessly entertained and fascinated by the play of light in and about The Little Hacienda. The house, being … Continue reading →

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Bringing Back Canasta

Posted on June 24, 2019 by Samuel Harrison

Well, it’s been 27 years since the publication of my second novel, “Birdsong Ascending,” so I guess it’s time for another.  “Bringing Back Canasta” is available on Amazon today in paperback and Kindle formats.  Here’s a little description: After Witnessing the liberation … Continue reading →

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Painting vs. Writing

Posted on June 21, 2019 by Samuel Harrison

The main reason the Post went into such a lengthy hiatus is that I got all involved in painting.  I’ve always dabbled, but a few years ago, with the new free time that retirement allows, I amped things up a … Continue reading →

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The Cuba Diaries: Day 3

Posted on September 22, 2012 by Samuel Harrison

On the bus at 0830 for our first excursion into the countryside, a drive to Vinales in the Pinar del Rio province, west of Havana.    It was more than an hour’s drive, which gave Enedis an opportunity to fill … Continue reading →

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