"I sometimes wake in the wee hours of the morning just like my mother used to do, at this age.  She had her coffee, a transistor radio, newspaper, and a night light.  I have my water, the glow of my computer screen and news on my flat-screen t.v."  ~nr lenz

"Sometimes we think we know . . . then life's reality mirror slaps us in the face and shows us differently."  ~nr lenz

"Idiocy and lack of common sense seem to be running rampant in this country."  ~nr lenz

"Unfortunately, it's often devastation and personal tragedy that gives us our biggest lessons in life!"  ~nr lenz

"When I have an exhausting, stressful day it's not unheard of for me to fall asleep in my recliner for what is intended as a nap ... to, instead, wake up and get up and go to bed!"  ~nr lenz 

"Learn to embrace maturity ... aging ... it may not be golden, but it is worth its weight in gold, so to speak."  ~nr lenz

My condolences to my boss lady, her family and loved ones.  Her father passed away last evening.  More details will be forthcoming.  Heart-to-heart hugs, Deb!  May your father rest in peace.

The human psyche is a fascinating thing.  I'm often stunned at the attitude of people who walk or drive using a cell phone or musical device - and have the audicity to be indignant to, for example, if they, themselves, cause a "situation" for someone else - a driver they don't see and cause an accident - or when in a store and a salesperson wants to offer help, and they ignore or even use body language to push them away.  I never thought I would see our society more in touch electronically, rather than one of eye-to-eye contact and human interaction.  It saddens me that cyberspace and electronic devices have diminished common courtesy to others.  I see such a lack of apathy, empathy, and compassion - even within the confines of a family unit.  I'm betting that someone who sits and "texts", let's at say at a family gathering, would be personally offended - if someone did that to them!  I'm tempted to say that what's good for the goose, is good for the gander ... but ... two wrongs don't make a right!  And what is it that makes someone "text" ... when you use the PHONE to do it ... call me, let me hear your voice!  A phone call is easier and more personal than "texting" and also comes with less risk, comparitively speaking.  It only takes a few seconds to cause a disaster (anywhere).  I guess I'm old school and don't fit well in this cold, impersonal, electronic world.  Because I'm not "connected" on line in social websites and don't own a sophisticated electronic device, I have been "left in the dust", so to speak.  If you aren't "conneted", you don't count, and seemingly, no one cares either.  On some level, I'm sure I miss a lot, but I can't miss something I don't know about.  For now, I'll stay blissfully submerged in electronic ignorance ... it's less stressful and more peaceful here!  ~nr lenz

I have produced a Roxio photoshow from "Art in the Park" 2012, Kearney, Nebraska.  The day began with a slight threat of stormy weather, however, it all went east of here.  It was a beautiful day for all of the participants and visitors.  For now, the photoshow is posted on my homepage.  Later, I will add it to the "Photoshows" page.  I hope you enjoy it.  ~nr lenz

"For me, the best work is  passionate, fresh, well designed and well executed - the
perfect balance of art and craft."  ~Judy Villett

"Good design is a great  combination of common sense, unusual imagination, clarity of
purpose, aesthetic  insight and a deep reverence for the love of life."  ~Millard Sheets

"Good design is a great  combination of common sense, unusual imagination, clarity of
purpose, aesthetic  insight and a deep reverence for the love of life."  ~Millard Sheets

I am beginning to re-populate my You Tube page ... it will be a "work in progress" for a while.  It is time-consuming to upload videos.  I am trying to "mix up" the order of them to eliminate having several of the same band, all in a row.  I have also added other things besides just music.  ~nr lenz

Time is a dressmaker specializing in alterations.  ~Faith Baldwin

Life is a great and wondrous mystery, and the only thing we know that we have  for sure is what is right here, right now. Don't miss it.  ~Leo Buscaglia

It's never too late—in fiction or in life—to revise.  ~Nancy Thayer

One of the most tragic things I know about human nature is that all of us tend to put off living. We are all dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon-instead of enjoying the roses blooming outside our windows today.  ~Dale Carnegie
 
The greatest weakness of most humans is their hesitancy to tell others how much they love them while they're alive.  ~Orlando A. Battista