Bust of Homer—and yes, he’s judging Nolan and the desecration of the Odyssey.

More ruins of Troy…a metaphor for the cultural ruin that undergirds the making of and the success of Nolan’s Odyssey.

The ruin of Troy. A metaphor for what Nolan did to the Odyssey.

Statue of Odysseus in Claudio’s Ninfeum, underwater archeology. It fits with the ruin of Nolan upon Homer’s epic poem.

I had a lot of choices when it came to pics; I’m feeling somewhat bummed to have just the one. I went with this one because it exudes Bart.

Me, young and trying not to be noticed

The bloom of a pink rose—a metaphor for my gay energy

This felt like the world in a state of pause

Gardening, a love and a piece of my doer shield.

These are fall asters, a gorgeous purple cloud.

The result of a lot of work and a lot of help from Mother Nature.

Arrr! Another day of joy

Weeping Redbud Feb 2026

This Quilt: Memories Galore

was made with lots of love to honor the memory of Anthony Pryor, husband and best friend of Gregory Chapman. Tee shirts and other garments used in the quilt are from Tony’s wardrobe.

Commissioned by Gregory Chapman March 2025.

Designed, assembled and quilted by Mona Follis. Completed May 2026

A reflection of how I felt writing this blog.