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.

My first 2 cds—I still have them. I did have a few records before this but those are long gone.

A coneflower shouting its truth! In the way that a flower can do.

(from the garden!)

I chose this pic from Galveston because my anniversary with my husband was Maundy Thursday and my husband died on Easter. He loved Galveston, and he took this pic, and as it happens I was in Galveston Saturday for a wedding. It has nothing to do with the update but everything to do with where I’ve been emotionally the past week.

A weeping redbud— my “gay” tree. It’s pretty in pink, the leaves have a heart shape, and as it matures its branches will “weep” much like a willow.

A pic from Galveston taken on this day. Tony loved Galveston and took many short trips there to decompress.