Petro Annie's

On Weber Road in between Silver Street and Indianola Avenue is Petro Annie's; a sort of museum dedicated to petroleum, the automobile, and car culture. When I was moving to my present home in Linden, I passed Petro Annie's a couple times a day. I didn't have time to stop last summer. But this spring I pass Petro Annie's on my way to or from my garden plot. So today the open sign was on and I stopped in to see what was in there. I met Norm the owner and we had quite a talk about his collection and of course the price of gas. I began writing some content for Yahoo news today and thought Petro Annie's would be a great place to send people who have little money to spend on entertainment. There are many of us doing staycations this year. Petro Annie's is open Tuesday through Sunday 12-4. The space has an art deco 50's diner feel to it. There is lots to see in Norms collection. Stop in an see him. Tell him Concha Castaneda sent you. My Yahoo article has probably not been approved yet. I only wrote it on June 14. I tried to research it on the computer last summer. I could only find one review on the internet. That review didn't even have a picture. This place deserves some recognition for the display, the cleanliness, and the wit of the owner. In the meantime, I am officially writing for hire. Something I have wanted to do for a long time.

Datura Plant

In my youth I ingested the Datura plant. The plant can not be taken lightly. Many people who have used it have ended up in the emergency room. I was 32 at the time. I remember making a taco pie and eating several young plants that I had cultivated from a seed pod. I saw red for a day. I have since read literature that warns never to ingest Jimson Weed as it damages the cardiovascular system. It effected me for quite sometime. Mostly though it has effected my temperament. I don't take any abuse from anyone. I don't back down from a fight. The plants I have ingested have became my allies.

The Cat In Art

This morning I heard an NPR story about a Cat Museum opening soon in Alliance Ohio. This is apparently an attempt at revitalizing the whole arts community which has taken a hit in our crippled economy. I was half asleep when I heard the story, so I am going to have to do some more research about this. I for one, think there are just not enough places and spaces that honor our feline 4 legged brothers and sisters. To my knowledge I have never set foot in Alliance Ohio, but I will be planning on making a journey when the museum opens.

Jesse Postures For The Presidency 2012

I could so vote for Jesse Ventura!

Feet Are The Foundation

I am happy to report that my feet are so much better than last year at this time. Last year at this time, I had not gotten my orthotics. I didn't see my foot doctor until November after I moved. I had very little help moving, so I pretty much beat my feet and my body up for over a month. I was in pretty bad shape when I finally went to see a doctor. After a year of orthotics, medication, and 2 months of physical therapy, I am ready for the next move. My friend DD says feet are the foundation. The heat this spring is very healing to my arthritis. I have stopped taking Lyrica. The next time I move, I will be moving down steps instead of up steps, so I am anticipating an easier move altogether. And while I am sorry to leave this place and the micro farm next door, I am happy to have discovered who my true friends are. Sometimes it takes some crisis like the one I just lived through to weed out the "pretenders". My feet have been very good to me. Mrs. Gray says I am sturdy! Thanks Mrs. Gray. That has been my mantra and my affirmation.

Lucky 13

Welcome paperdollsuicidepact. I don't have triskaidekaphobia, but I am very curious about your name. Paper Doll Suicide Pact sounds like a rock band name! I tried to find out a little bit about you paper...It seems you are a physics student and trying to make an Ohio Japanese haven of your home?

Heavy Vintage Kiln

My landlord dropped off this old vintage Amoco kiln on June 4th. She has had it in her garage for over two years and suddenly decided that rather than pay for it, she would have her workmen drop it off in the middle of my sidewalk. The kiln is damaged and will probably never work again. It was a cleaver move except they covered up the city water meter making it impossible to read and damaging the cover. I have had ongoing water leakage in the basement and my studio is in jeopardy each time it rains.