Sunday, February 27, 2005
Portrait of the Artist as a Middle-aged Man
Hello...here i am again with what appears to be a monthly blog update....lol. I thought I was going to blog more often, but apparently that was untrue...oh well.
Well let's see the semester is going along well....and seems to be flying by. I am continually trying to learn new graphics programs such as Illutrator, Flash and Indesign etc....as I will be teaching a new graphic design course next fall...boy o joy.
I entered 3 of my digital photography prints in an art show at Grayson college in Denison, Texas and found out the other day that I sold one. Woohooo!! We also have on display the art depts first Great Plains Juried Art Show. We have gotten a number of entries from Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, North Dakota and a few other states. I entered 3 clay works and received a Honorable Mention from the judge. You can see the winning artworks at www.sosu.edu/departments/art
Let's see.....Jamie and Andrew are doing well. Jamie is going through a growth spurt in conjunction with an eating spurt. He is only about a foot shorter than his Mom....not that she is overly tall.....but he is only 8....lol. He is going to be a tall one. He seems to love 3rd grade or at least he does not complain about school. He is on the Honor Roll at school. Atta boy!! Andrew is still as cute and sweet as ever and also likes school. But what is there not to like at the Kindergarten level. Hey ...no homework..can't beat that...lol.
As far as my love life goes....just casually dating periodically but nothing serious or any prospect of a long term relationship in the forseeable future. But, I am kinda used to this bachelor life....5 years single...woohoo!!.
Well I better not write too much or it will be another month till I blog again. Take care all.
Well let's see the semester is going along well....and seems to be flying by. I am continually trying to learn new graphics programs such as Illutrator, Flash and Indesign etc....as I will be teaching a new graphic design course next fall...boy o joy.
I entered 3 of my digital photography prints in an art show at Grayson college in Denison, Texas and found out the other day that I sold one. Woohooo!! We also have on display the art depts first Great Plains Juried Art Show. We have gotten a number of entries from Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, North Dakota and a few other states. I entered 3 clay works and received a Honorable Mention from the judge. You can see the winning artworks at www.sosu.edu/departments/art
Let's see.....Jamie and Andrew are doing well. Jamie is going through a growth spurt in conjunction with an eating spurt. He is only about a foot shorter than his Mom....not that she is overly tall.....but he is only 8....lol. He is going to be a tall one. He seems to love 3rd grade or at least he does not complain about school. He is on the Honor Roll at school. Atta boy!! Andrew is still as cute and sweet as ever and also likes school. But what is there not to like at the Kindergarten level. Hey ...no homework..can't beat that...lol.
As far as my love life goes....just casually dating periodically but nothing serious or any prospect of a long term relationship in the forseeable future. But, I am kinda used to this bachelor life....5 years single...woohoo!!.
Well I better not write too much or it will be another month till I blog again. Take care all.
Sunday, January 09, 2005
Portrait of the Artist as a Middle-aged Man
Hi there.....long time, no blog...I will try to get back on the blog-wagon. A belated Happy New Year to everyone. I talked to Mom this weekend and was saddened to hear that Alvina passed away. She sounds like she is handling it well.
Jamie and Andrew had a good Christmas and are doing well. They were back in school last week. I started back last week too....but no classes....just preparation time. Start classes next week......woooohoooo. Got a newer computer in my office....another Dell....Gary would be proud...lol. It is about 3 gig speed...so quite a bit quicker than my old one...and a 21" monitor...unfortunately not a flat screen but frigging huge CRT....takes up most of my desk....oh well...it is an upgrade and should be happy with it. The bigger screen is great for Photoshop work....alot more real estate, as the computer geeks call it...lol.
Well I should get to bed....and blog again soon.
Jamie and Andrew had a good Christmas and are doing well. They were back in school last week. I started back last week too....but no classes....just preparation time. Start classes next week......woooohoooo. Got a newer computer in my office....another Dell....Gary would be proud...lol. It is about 3 gig speed...so quite a bit quicker than my old one...and a 21" monitor...unfortunately not a flat screen but frigging huge CRT....takes up most of my desk....oh well...it is an upgrade and should be happy with it. The bigger screen is great for Photoshop work....alot more real estate, as the computer geeks call it...lol.
Well I should get to bed....and blog again soon.
Saturday, August 21, 2004
Back to School
Hi all........well it is back to school we all go. Andrew in K, Jamie in 3rd and Me....well back teaching at SOSU It should be a fun year for all. The art department has joined forces with the music department and has become the Department of Fine Arts...it is a natural fit which will make both of our departments stronger and for us to be less likely to be the target of a terminal budget cut. Speaking of budget cuts, this year SOSU got a small increase in budget, which afforded the university to reinstate Benefits for yearly contract people, such as myself. SO woohoo....I now have university paid benefits. The next step is to make me permanent fixture here and our new chair mentioned to me that issue will go to the Board of Regents in October....so fingers crossed I will be granted permanent status. Really a mere formality....but nice to have all the same.
I am teaching a Digital Photography course this semester. Which I am looking forward to the challenge of that. By the way, I am always looking for fine examples of Digital photos to present in my class and considering I have quite a few 'Photo Nut' relatives, such as Dennis, Gary and Margot, just to name a few....please send me your Fabulous/Artistic shots and I will incorporate them into my powerpoint presentations. So please send them to school address: jousey@sosu.edu
Well I have J and A here today....and they are itching to go out and do something....later......
I am teaching a Digital Photography course this semester. Which I am looking forward to the challenge of that. By the way, I am always looking for fine examples of Digital photos to present in my class and considering I have quite a few 'Photo Nut' relatives, such as Dennis, Gary and Margot, just to name a few....please send me your Fabulous/Artistic shots and I will incorporate them into my powerpoint presentations. So please send them to school address: jousey@sosu.edu
Well I have J and A here today....and they are itching to go out and do something....later......
Tuesday, August 10, 2004
Good Time had in the 'Peg
Just a quick blog to say that Jamie, Andrew and I all had a very good time in Winnipeg, especially because of Dennis and Cathi's hospitality. They kept us going all the time we were there; from the Zoo to the Aviation Museum to Gimli to Goldeye Baseball and from dinner to dinner to dinner.....We ate real goooood!! And it was great to visit with Nana on a regular basis. Very good for Jamie and Andrew to visit with their Nana and Uncle and Aunt. Thanks again for your gracious hospitality Dennis and Cathi. Later, Jack
Saturday, July 03, 2004
Hey there
Well it is the 4th of July weekend here in good ol Oklahoma...but I don't have anything planned. I am just teaching at the Lifestyle Center in the AM and going to the university to rearrange some stuff that I moved out from MSC. Man I have collected a bunch of art stuff over the years....Be fun to figure out where to put it all.....lol. Oh well I will manage.
Jamie and Andrew were here til about 6pm today and we had a good time watching videos and playing in the pool. splash! splash! It was hot and humid here today...but what is new....lol.
Sounds like Dennis and Cathi are having a nice vacation. Say Hi to Margot and Joel for me and the boys. And please offer Brett and Lois my congrats on being married for 25 years. Man that is hard to believe...time flies.....
Well I guess I will get off of here and as Dennis would say.....creep on bugleing.....lol
Jamie and Andrew were here til about 6pm today and we had a good time watching videos and playing in the pool. splash! splash! It was hot and humid here today...but what is new....lol.
Sounds like Dennis and Cathi are having a nice vacation. Say Hi to Margot and Joel for me and the boys. And please offer Brett and Lois my congrats on being married for 25 years. Man that is hard to believe...time flies.....
Well I guess I will get off of here and as Dennis would say.....creep on bugleing.....lol
Monday, June 28, 2004
Hey there.....Just read Dennis and Gary's blogs. Man are you guys retired or what......write write write....lol Congratulations to Chelsea on her award. That would be One 'attagirl' for you.
I would also like to echo my brother Gary's sentiments about all that Dennis and Cathi do for Mom. You both have my heartfelt thanks for all that you do for her and I greatly am indebted to you guys for taking care of her. I hope you both have a well-deserved vacation to BC. and look forward to hearing about your trials, tribulations, and adventures along your journey and while your there. Please give Brett and Lois my heartiest congratulations on their 25th wedding anniversary, even though I think marriage is a highly over-rated and out-dated concept....lolololol. I think it should be experienced over and over and over again....until you get it right...lol. Well apparently I have not gotten it right.... Oh well still fun searching for the right one.
Oh a tad bit of good news for me. I am now finally receiving full benefits from SOSU. I am still not on a tenure track position but at least I am getting full benefits.....wooohooo. Plus got a small raise, which is better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick. Well it is off to bed for me....as I, unlike my brethern, have to go to work in the morning. Blog ya later, dudes.
I would also like to echo my brother Gary's sentiments about all that Dennis and Cathi do for Mom. You both have my heartfelt thanks for all that you do for her and I greatly am indebted to you guys for taking care of her. I hope you both have a well-deserved vacation to BC. and look forward to hearing about your trials, tribulations, and adventures along your journey and while your there. Please give Brett and Lois my heartiest congratulations on their 25th wedding anniversary, even though I think marriage is a highly over-rated and out-dated concept....lolololol. I think it should be experienced over and over and over again....until you get it right...lol. Well apparently I have not gotten it right.... Oh well still fun searching for the right one.
Oh a tad bit of good news for me. I am now finally receiving full benefits from SOSU. I am still not on a tenure track position but at least I am getting full benefits.....wooohooo. Plus got a small raise, which is better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick. Well it is off to bed for me....as I, unlike my brethern, have to go to work in the morning. Blog ya later, dudes.
