Just Go--a short novel

This is my first attempt at writing a short novel.  It was not so much the story I had to tell, but I wanted to go through the thought process of creating a novel. 

This story follows a naïve young man through his freshman year of college and his first time living away from home.  Searching for one’s destiny is mentioned several times and emerges as the students’ greater goal—more so than the goal of just passing classes and working towards a diploma.  Several of them have serious issues to deal with during the school year including, racial issues, long-term commitments, dealing with guilt and forgiveness.  This romantic comedy-drama is loosely based on my college experiences. Available on Amazon.com

New Orleans Trolley--Garden District

I have always wanted to do a painting of some part of New Orleans.  I did one of St. Louis Cathedral awhile ago, but that was more of the building itself.  I decided on doing a Trolley in the Garden District.  The most challenging part was doing the windows.

Coronavirus Project: USNS Mercy--Hospital Ship

I was looking for a Coronavirus/stay-at-home project.  I decided to make a toy ship for my grandchildren.  Originally, I thought of doing a battleship, but a hospital ship seemed more appropriate.  I only used material I had on-hand in my garage. (except for the dowel for the smokestack) I completed the project in about two weeks.  I was in no hurry and tried to do a little each day.  This is the Hospital Ship Mercy.  You can tell by the forward-facing Red Cross, which is off-centered.  This was the ship that was sent to Los Angeles during the pandemic.  On the Hospital Ship Comfort, the forward-facing Red Cross is centered.

This is the real USNS Mercy out at sea.  It is a beautiful sight.  It must be very emotional for people in need to see it arriving on the scene to help.

This is my project with the unpainted pieces assembled.