This post is rated CAUTION for language. There was a familiar theme to Tomie’s comments as we drove through New London in December. He didn’t like the burgundy/deep red bows on Christmas wreaths on businesses and homes. He pointed out other “questionable” decorating choices, but that day’s main topic was burgundy bows. A BIG no. He suggested that he write a letter to the editor [of the local, weekly newspaper] to air New London’s Christmas decorating misses. I said he should consider instead a weekly column in the newspaper called “What’s Tomie Bitchin’ About?” He rejected my idea of guest columnists as he knew he had plenty of material for a weekly column. I then told him it was unfair to limit his thoughts to our area. He needed to share his issues with the world via a daily email newsletter or a daily blog posting. As we continued driving, he warmed to the idea. I said, “That way, folks can wake in the morning, open their eyes, sit up in bed, and their very first thought of the day will be, ‘Hmmm… I wonder what Tomie’s bitchin’ about today.’” (Bob)
Day Seven of the June, 2020, Peace Novena
Think and say the word, or think and say “Peace,” and pray for Peace, Justice, and Equality.
REMEMBERING TOMIE on June 7, 2020
Tomie’s mother loved geraniums, so Tomie loved geraniums. But, there were rules: no white, no deep red, predominantly orange/red ones. The geraniums bed got planted today before, in between, and after rain showers. (Bob)
Day Six of the June, 2020, Peace Novena
Think and say the word, or think and say “Peace,” and pray for Peace, Justice, and Equality.
REMEMBERING TOMIE on June 6, 2020
With his art-mail drawing from 2015 for National Yo-Yo Day. (Bob)
