Not Quite Old
@notquiteold.bsky.social
Theo-sophy on that other site. Henry is a Catalan Herding Dog - like Einstein in Back To The Future. He's shy.
Mom is a writer and watercolor artist.
Art inquiries at notquiteold51@gmail.com
Mom is a writer and watercolor artist.
Art inquiries at notquiteold51@gmail.com
All dogs are beautiful.
But most humans are funny-looking.
Eyes too small and close together.
Funny shaped noses.
Not enough hair.
But don’t berate yourself
for being homely.
I mean -
You are.
But you fit right in.
But most humans are funny-looking.
Eyes too small and close together.
Funny shaped noses.
Not enough hair.
But don’t berate yourself
for being homely.
I mean -
You are.
But you fit right in.
November 23, 2025 at 12:54 PM
All dogs are beautiful.
But most humans are funny-looking.
Eyes too small and close together.
Funny shaped noses.
Not enough hair.
But don’t berate yourself
for being homely.
I mean -
You are.
But you fit right in.
But most humans are funny-looking.
Eyes too small and close together.
Funny shaped noses.
Not enough hair.
But don’t berate yourself
for being homely.
I mean -
You are.
But you fit right in.
Once in a while someone needs a favor
that you don’t really want to give
because that person wasn’t there for you
when you needed help.
But - what if
it isn’t about what kind of friend that person is,
but what kind of friend you are?
that you don’t really want to give
because that person wasn’t there for you
when you needed help.
But - what if
it isn’t about what kind of friend that person is,
but what kind of friend you are?
November 22, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Once in a while someone needs a favor
that you don’t really want to give
because that person wasn’t there for you
when you needed help.
But - what if
it isn’t about what kind of friend that person is,
but what kind of friend you are?
that you don’t really want to give
because that person wasn’t there for you
when you needed help.
But - what if
it isn’t about what kind of friend that person is,
but what kind of friend you are?
Sometimes you want to be alone
when you are feeling down.
But other times
you should think about
letting a friend join you.
When you’re sad together
you may not feel any better
but at least
you’re together.
when you are feeling down.
But other times
you should think about
letting a friend join you.
When you’re sad together
you may not feel any better
but at least
you’re together.
November 21, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Sometimes you want to be alone
when you are feeling down.
But other times
you should think about
letting a friend join you.
When you’re sad together
you may not feel any better
but at least
you’re together.
when you are feeling down.
But other times
you should think about
letting a friend join you.
When you’re sad together
you may not feel any better
but at least
you’re together.
It’s a horrible thing to let anyone
make you feel small.
But
when nature makes you feel small
it’s glorious.
make you feel small.
But
when nature makes you feel small
it’s glorious.
November 20, 2025 at 1:49 PM
It’s a horrible thing to let anyone
make you feel small.
But
when nature makes you feel small
it’s glorious.
make you feel small.
But
when nature makes you feel small
it’s glorious.
What do you want to be doing in 5 years?
That’s a very good question.
You should ask yourself that a lot.
But also ask:
What do I do better now
than I did 5 years ago?
I bet it’s a lot!
You are a Progress hero!
That’s a very good question.
You should ask yourself that a lot.
But also ask:
What do I do better now
than I did 5 years ago?
I bet it’s a lot!
You are a Progress hero!
November 19, 2025 at 2:06 PM
What do you want to be doing in 5 years?
That’s a very good question.
You should ask yourself that a lot.
But also ask:
What do I do better now
than I did 5 years ago?
I bet it’s a lot!
You are a Progress hero!
That’s a very good question.
You should ask yourself that a lot.
But also ask:
What do I do better now
than I did 5 years ago?
I bet it’s a lot!
You are a Progress hero!
If it takes an island vacation
to make you happy
you won’t be happy very often.
But if your car starting up on a cold day
or talking to your mom on the phone
or licking peanut butter
right off the spoon
makes you happy,
you can be happy every day.
to make you happy
you won’t be happy very often.
But if your car starting up on a cold day
or talking to your mom on the phone
or licking peanut butter
right off the spoon
makes you happy,
you can be happy every day.
November 18, 2025 at 1:09 PM
If it takes an island vacation
to make you happy
you won’t be happy very often.
But if your car starting up on a cold day
or talking to your mom on the phone
or licking peanut butter
right off the spoon
makes you happy,
you can be happy every day.
to make you happy
you won’t be happy very often.
But if your car starting up on a cold day
or talking to your mom on the phone
or licking peanut butter
right off the spoon
makes you happy,
you can be happy every day.
When we are out on a walk
and a car goes by,
Mom waves and the car-people
wave back.
I bet Mom doesn’t do that
when she walks alone.
Dogs make you
friendlier.
and a car goes by,
Mom waves and the car-people
wave back.
I bet Mom doesn’t do that
when she walks alone.
Dogs make you
friendlier.
November 17, 2025 at 1:34 PM
When we are out on a walk
and a car goes by,
Mom waves and the car-people
wave back.
I bet Mom doesn’t do that
when she walks alone.
Dogs make you
friendlier.
and a car goes by,
Mom waves and the car-people
wave back.
I bet Mom doesn’t do that
when she walks alone.
Dogs make you
friendlier.
For all of you who’ve lost a parent
and you want to talk to them so badly
and you want to tell them
all your troubles and worries -
and you want them to say
they will make it better -
We’re with you today.
and you want to talk to them so badly
and you want to tell them
all your troubles and worries -
and you want them to say
they will make it better -
We’re with you today.
November 16, 2025 at 1:36 PM
For all of you who’ve lost a parent
and you want to talk to them so badly
and you want to tell them
all your troubles and worries -
and you want them to say
they will make it better -
We’re with you today.
and you want to talk to them so badly
and you want to tell them
all your troubles and worries -
and you want them to say
they will make it better -
We’re with you today.
November 15, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Some folks don’t like to brag
when they’re having a good day.
They worry that they’ll make
folks having a bad day
feel worse.
But go ahead and smile
if your day is fine.
At least the guys who are suffering
will know that YOU
won’t be adding to their misery.
when they’re having a good day.
They worry that they’ll make
folks having a bad day
feel worse.
But go ahead and smile
if your day is fine.
At least the guys who are suffering
will know that YOU
won’t be adding to their misery.
November 15, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Some folks don’t like to brag
when they’re having a good day.
They worry that they’ll make
folks having a bad day
feel worse.
But go ahead and smile
if your day is fine.
At least the guys who are suffering
will know that YOU
won’t be adding to their misery.
when they’re having a good day.
They worry that they’ll make
folks having a bad day
feel worse.
But go ahead and smile
if your day is fine.
At least the guys who are suffering
will know that YOU
won’t be adding to their misery.
If you want someone to like you,
Instead of helping them,
Ask THEM to help
YOU.
Folks like to feel generous and kind.
And every time they think of you,
They will think of themselves
That way.
Instead of helping them,
Ask THEM to help
YOU.
Folks like to feel generous and kind.
And every time they think of you,
They will think of themselves
That way.
November 14, 2025 at 1:36 PM
If you want someone to like you,
Instead of helping them,
Ask THEM to help
YOU.
Folks like to feel generous and kind.
And every time they think of you,
They will think of themselves
That way.
Instead of helping them,
Ask THEM to help
YOU.
Folks like to feel generous and kind.
And every time they think of you,
They will think of themselves
That way.
Mom’s affirmation calendar says
when something is hard
you appreciate it more.
Baloney.
Today’s a good day
to appreciate the stuff that’s
EASY.
Toast for breakfast.
Blankets.
Telling jokes.
Watching TV.
Hugging the dog.
when something is hard
you appreciate it more.
Baloney.
Today’s a good day
to appreciate the stuff that’s
EASY.
Toast for breakfast.
Blankets.
Telling jokes.
Watching TV.
Hugging the dog.
November 13, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Mom’s affirmation calendar says
when something is hard
you appreciate it more.
Baloney.
Today’s a good day
to appreciate the stuff that’s
EASY.
Toast for breakfast.
Blankets.
Telling jokes.
Watching TV.
Hugging the dog.
when something is hard
you appreciate it more.
Baloney.
Today’s a good day
to appreciate the stuff that’s
EASY.
Toast for breakfast.
Blankets.
Telling jokes.
Watching TV.
Hugging the dog.
You are more than you think you are.
Not perfect.
But more.
More intelligent.
More compassionate.
More beautiful.
More athletic.
Try it.
Be more than you think.
Not perfect.
But more.
More intelligent.
More compassionate.
More beautiful.
More athletic.
Try it.
Be more than you think.
November 12, 2025 at 1:11 PM
You are more than you think you are.
Not perfect.
But more.
More intelligent.
More compassionate.
More beautiful.
More athletic.
Try it.
Be more than you think.
Not perfect.
But more.
More intelligent.
More compassionate.
More beautiful.
More athletic.
Try it.
Be more than you think.
#TongueOutTuesday
Henry's colorful smile.
Henry's colorful smile.
November 12, 2025 at 2:05 AM
#TongueOutTuesday
Henry's colorful smile.
Henry's colorful smile.
Folks like me give lots of advice
on how to be a better friend.
Because good people always
want to be even better.
But also know that you are already
a really good friend.
Your friends know they are lucky
to have you.
on how to be a better friend.
Because good people always
want to be even better.
But also know that you are already
a really good friend.
Your friends know they are lucky
to have you.
November 11, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Folks like me give lots of advice
on how to be a better friend.
Because good people always
want to be even better.
But also know that you are already
a really good friend.
Your friends know they are lucky
to have you.
on how to be a better friend.
Because good people always
want to be even better.
But also know that you are already
a really good friend.
Your friends know they are lucky
to have you.
That thing!
You know that thing that you need to do
but you haven’t done it
and it’s hanging over your head
and you dread it.
Well…
Don’t do it today either.
But don’t worry about it either.
Take the day off
from Worrytown.
You know that thing that you need to do
but you haven’t done it
and it’s hanging over your head
and you dread it.
Well…
Don’t do it today either.
But don’t worry about it either.
Take the day off
from Worrytown.
November 10, 2025 at 12:34 PM
That thing!
You know that thing that you need to do
but you haven’t done it
and it’s hanging over your head
and you dread it.
Well…
Don’t do it today either.
But don’t worry about it either.
Take the day off
from Worrytown.
You know that thing that you need to do
but you haven’t done it
and it’s hanging over your head
and you dread it.
Well…
Don’t do it today either.
But don’t worry about it either.
Take the day off
from Worrytown.
I heard a guy on TV say
There’s 3 seconds between a perfect egg
And overcooked.
I feel bad for both of them.
For the guy who's so fussy.
And for the egg who's so unforgiving.
Lighten up, Food!
(and People!)
Your definition of Perfection
Is so narrow.
There’s 3 seconds between a perfect egg
And overcooked.
I feel bad for both of them.
For the guy who's so fussy.
And for the egg who's so unforgiving.
Lighten up, Food!
(and People!)
Your definition of Perfection
Is so narrow.
November 9, 2025 at 1:34 PM
I heard a guy on TV say
There’s 3 seconds between a perfect egg
And overcooked.
I feel bad for both of them.
For the guy who's so fussy.
And for the egg who's so unforgiving.
Lighten up, Food!
(and People!)
Your definition of Perfection
Is so narrow.
There’s 3 seconds between a perfect egg
And overcooked.
I feel bad for both of them.
For the guy who's so fussy.
And for the egg who's so unforgiving.
Lighten up, Food!
(and People!)
Your definition of Perfection
Is so narrow.
Today was the last class in the 8 wk watercolor course I was teaching. It was "artists' choice" - they could paint anything they wanted. Just fantastic! I am really going to miss these guys!
November 8, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Today was the last class in the 8 wk watercolor course I was teaching. It was "artists' choice" - they could paint anything they wanted. Just fantastic! I am really going to miss these guys!
November 8, 2025 at 2:30 PM
The responsibility
for keeping everyone
safe and happy
is not your job alone.
Nature gave you eyes
only in the front
so you would learn how to trust
that someone who loves you
has your back.
for keeping everyone
safe and happy
is not your job alone.
Nature gave you eyes
only in the front
so you would learn how to trust
that someone who loves you
has your back.
November 8, 2025 at 1:42 PM
The responsibility
for keeping everyone
safe and happy
is not your job alone.
Nature gave you eyes
only in the front
so you would learn how to trust
that someone who loves you
has your back.
for keeping everyone
safe and happy
is not your job alone.
Nature gave you eyes
only in the front
so you would learn how to trust
that someone who loves you
has your back.
Sometimes the difference in
the amount of attention
you need
and the amount of attention
you get
is awful.
Invisibility hurts.
Notice someone today.
the amount of attention
you need
and the amount of attention
you get
is awful.
Invisibility hurts.
Notice someone today.
November 7, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Sometimes the difference in
the amount of attention
you need
and the amount of attention
you get
is awful.
Invisibility hurts.
Notice someone today.
the amount of attention
you need
and the amount of attention
you get
is awful.
Invisibility hurts.
Notice someone today.
Diane Keaton had an ethereal quality that's really difficult to capture - but I did my best.
#DianeKeaton #watercolor
#DianeKeaton #watercolor
November 6, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Diane Keaton had an ethereal quality that's really difficult to capture - but I did my best.
#DianeKeaton #watercolor
#DianeKeaton #watercolor
There’s one In every family -
The Complainer.
Complaining about the same stuff
you have to put up with too.
But remember -
You actually agree.
There’s a lot to complain about.
You just cope better.
So get out those good coping skills
and say,
“I know! It’s awful.”
The Complainer.
Complaining about the same stuff
you have to put up with too.
But remember -
You actually agree.
There’s a lot to complain about.
You just cope better.
So get out those good coping skills
and say,
“I know! It’s awful.”
November 6, 2025 at 1:38 PM
There’s one In every family -
The Complainer.
Complaining about the same stuff
you have to put up with too.
But remember -
You actually agree.
There’s a lot to complain about.
You just cope better.
So get out those good coping skills
and say,
“I know! It’s awful.”
The Complainer.
Complaining about the same stuff
you have to put up with too.
But remember -
You actually agree.
There’s a lot to complain about.
You just cope better.
So get out those good coping skills
and say,
“I know! It’s awful.”
Some folks don’t like November.
Too damp.
Too dreary.
Too colorless.
But sometimes you need to stop
and love
the colors that are there.
Too damp.
Too dreary.
Too colorless.
But sometimes you need to stop
and love
the colors that are there.
November 5, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Some folks don’t like November.
Too damp.
Too dreary.
Too colorless.
But sometimes you need to stop
and love
the colors that are there.
Too damp.
Too dreary.
Too colorless.
But sometimes you need to stop
and love
the colors that are there.