Monthly Archives: August 2011

castles made of sand

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Daniel Carney

    …and so castles made of sand fall in the sea, eventually… Irene came and left her mark.  The beach is like a war zone but our  “castle” is still there. We expect more “Irenes” to pay unwelcome visits … Continue reading →

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Irene… oh… Irene be gentle with us

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Daniel Carney

We have packed up everything and now we wait…and that is the hardest part. Some “ true” Little East Beachers have experienced the hurricanes of ’38,44, Carol ‘56 and Bob ’91.  My hurricane experiences are with Carol and Bob.  I … Continue reading →

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Testify …

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Daniel Carney

It is 3:00 in the morning, the moon is shinning on Buzzards Bay and I just listened to the three greatest rock and roll bands of all time and now the great Muddy Waters is center stage. U2 – I … Continue reading →

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driftwood, found object art & great “stuff” by my sister

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Daniel Carney

We have heard from many of our friends, some strangers, and several celebrities about attending the South Coast artists Open Studio Tour on August 20 & 21. Open Studio Tour Buzzards Bay Sounding web site Though it could be difficult … Continue reading →

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50

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Daniel Carney

This is my 50th post since my blog started last year.  Actually it is my 52nd post but 50 sounds better when putting a “favorite” post listing together. If you are a first time visitor I welcome you and if … Continue reading →

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74 risk takers on display August 20-21

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Daniel Carney

Art is a personal risk presented in a decisive form that welcomes praise while expecting rejection d.n.carney I recently began to appreciate the work of Irish born painter Francis Bacon. Looking at his work, you, no doubt, will agree that … Continue reading →

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Gone fishing…

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Daniel Carney

OK … lets try to figure this mess out … but  ya gotta understand I’m a simple kind of guy that believes in the KISS principle.  Therefore as soon as  you start talking about a trillion dollars here and a … Continue reading →

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