Friday, March 06, 2026

FFO Mishmash

This has been an interesting week.  Caregiving is not for the weak/timid soul.  It is a paradox of both rough and rewarding.   It also takes a lot of time.  Hence, I have nothing new to share.  But, I did find that Mom had kept an old drawing that I had forgotten doing.  The paper is showing some age - yellowing and brown spots.  It is signed "E B" - which means it was done years ago. ("E" for Eugene) 


Now here is a photo of me and a couple of other guys, backstage when I was doing a play.
The Play was "Anything Goes"  I was a passenger and these guys were crew on the ship.

And from travel, here is a photo I took in a museum in Mexico

Happy Friday

Linking to the Friday Face Off


Until Next Time,  
Stay Creative 


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10 comments:

My name is Erika. said...

That is so sweet that your Mom kept that drawing you shared today. We lost my husband's Mom last month and for quite a while there was a lot of care taking going on there too. Have a wonderful Friday and weekend ahead Gene.

The Rev. Arnoldo L. Romero, MLA said...

My Mom is 90 years old, but I live about 7 hours from her. She lives with my aunt, who helps care for her. My brother lives about 15 minutes from their house, so he looks out for them. We're not sure how much longer this arrangement will be possible, since it's been getting difficult for my aunt, so we're looking into a new arrangement. (I love that your mom kept that portrait you did years ago!)

Maria Medeiros said...

Lovely that your mom kept your drawing. I have so many drawings that I have kept of my daughters drawings. Wonderful that you did a play! I love plays and I was in the community play "The Music Man" it was fun. Have a lovely Friday and a wonderful weekend! Happy FFO!

Maria Medeiros said...

I also understand how you feel about taking care of elderly. I had to take care of my dad and it was so emotional and challenging. Stay strong and I found that Love helped me through it and also ask for help from people around you. Doing things alone is very challenging. Praying for you and your loved ones.

Jeanna said...

Love that "EB" piece of art, Gene. You've always had talent. I can't imagine how hard it is to be a caregiver. It is so wonderful that you are willing and able to care for our mom.

Christine said...

Wonderful faces today

Gillena Cox said...

Happy Friday Gene. Good to see you and friends

Much love

DVArtist said...

Gene you always make me so happy with your art, the fun things that you do and of course with the museum pieces. I would love these for my collection. You are right, being a caregiver is not for the faint of heart. You will not be sorry you took good care of your mom. Thank you for sharing with FFO and have a really nice weekend.

Tom said...

...Gene, we all are showing some signs of age!

Vicki W said...

I am lucky that my Mom is very independent at the moment but my day will come. I know it will be hard but also a privilege. Hang in there through the rough times.