We will be hanging out here in Tubac ...due south of Tucson, AZ for a couple of weeks
The two story house on the right is the one we are leasing
Tubac is full of galleries , fun shops, golf and good restaurants
You are supposed to relax and be carefree...kinda like this .
or you can have a conversation with Abe.
We will attend a car show this afternoon. Not sure when I will rest and relax?
Hello:
ReplyDeleteWe are most intrigued that you will be attending a car show later on today and wonder what kind it is?
Clearly Tubac is rich in sculpture, giving you too an opportunity to relax alongside Abraham Lincoln who, or so we think, looks a little out of context on a park bench.
Hi Jane and Lance,
DeleteI will post a couple of pictures of the car show tomorrow.
Appears that you will be busy here, too. Why is there a sculpture of Abe in this town. I'm currenly reading A Team of Rivals about Lincoln so I am curious.
ReplyDeleteI created the towering 6’4” Lincoln in repose, enjoying a few minutes of reflection as he is about to address the nation with 272 of the most memorable, powerful words ever uttered; the Gettysburg Address. He followed Edward Everett, the greatest orator of the time, who delivered a lengthy 2 hour discourse. Everett wrote Lincoln the next day of the 10 sentence speech, “I should be glad if I could flatter myself that I came as near to the central idea of the occasion, in the two hours, as you did in two minutes.” Lincoln not only helped dedicate a National Cemetery, he rallied our young nation to “a new birth of freedom and that our government of the people, by the people, and for the people should not perish from the earth.” Lincoln’s high hat was necessary for his frequent journeys. It served him as a desk and he was often seen jotting down ideas and placing his notes inside the lining. From the beginning his insatiable thirst for knowledge served him well. Books meant everything to Lincoln and at one time he even was quoted as saying, “My best friend is the man who’ll get me a book I aint read.” I portrayed Abe with an inviting smile- contrary to most solemn photographs. He loved to tell jokes and was known for his hearty laugh. He loved people, often greeting them with a “howdy, howdy”, followed by a two handed clasp of friendship. I invite you to sit with and get to know even better this amazingly simple and yet complex man that was our 16th president.
Deletewow how is that for a reply?! There are a lot of unusual things in the Newby Sculpture Garden. The painter is supposed to be Monet...he too is a bit out of place in the desert southwest!
DeleteSounds like a fun place to visit. Sam's sister lives in AZ and we need to go visit.
ReplyDeleteWhat a trip you've had Janey, sounds like you've enjoyed every minute. I'm loving the look of Tubac, the Monet sculpture is brilliant. Looking forward to more of your pictures from here.
ReplyDeleteJust saw Lincoln the movie and enjoyed.
ReplyDeleteLovely house !
will be great fun
At least it's warm! Our Paris trip was a marathon from start to finish but I wouldn't do it any other way. Relax, I hear you've been moving!!!
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looks like a very cool place!
ReplyDeleteO Janey, you make the most of it, moving and then a break in such a lovely place. I wouldn't mind either to hang around there. Have a nice time.
ReplyDeleteThis trip was planned a long time ago (and paid for) Before the move actually came about. But, it is nice to put the move on the back burner...so to speak, and play!
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