Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Thursday, December 26, 2013
Monday, December 23, 2013
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Some people are CRUEL
All I can say is that I am deeply saddened by what happens on facebook sometimes. It seemed like such a nice way to socially network. Brother B. is just a cruel SOB. Blogs seem like the more appropriate way of expressing your own asinine points of view.
Monday, December 16, 2013
Almost Blizzard
It could have been. I felt like it was.
Effects of Saturday and Sunday Snow.
blizzard conditions, plunging temperatures and mild weather
See also
December 16, 2013
Blizzard conditions, plunging temperatures and mild weather top the list of Michigan weather events on this day in history. From the National Weather Servicearchives here are the events that happened on December 16.
Friday, December 13, 2013
Dedicated to Clifton McChesney
Clif was a kind and generous man who opened his house to Sugar and I and always made us feel we were always welcomed. His chuckle made me feel warm and his gentle demeanor guided me during my graduate school days and Michigan State University. I regret not finding out about his passing away and not being able to say how much I appreciated him. He will be missed.
Clifton McChesney is survived by his wife Jane, sons Gregg and Mark McChesney, and grandchildren, Sean, Melissa, Colleen and Monica.
Remembering Clifton McChesney: former Michigan State University professor and legendary painter
By J.T. Bohland
Williamston Watercooler staff writer
Williamston resident Clifton (Clif) M. McChesney passed away March 17 at the age of 82. He was born Feb. 8, 1929 in Gary, Ind. and served in the Marine Corps from 1946 to 1948. McChesney is survived by Jane McChesney, his wife of 59 years.
Early in life, McChesney studied art at professional schools in Chicago before becoming a Hoosier at Indiana University. His studies continued at Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills, Mich. where he achieved his Masters of Fine Arts degree.
Known internationally for his abstract painting style influenced by traditional Japanese art forms, McChesney’s work has been shown in Japanese cities such as, Tokyo, Kyoto and Otsu. His art has also been publicized in San Francisco, New York, Chicago, Indianapolis and Washington. To this day, his work is displayed in the Detroit Institute of Arts, University of Michigan Art Museum, University of California Art Museum, Cranbrook Art Museum and many private collections both nationally and internationally.
Locally, McChesney is most remembered for his work as a professor of art for the Michigan State University Art Department from 1960 to retirement in 1991. During this time McChesney and his colleagues helped Michigan State University become a leading institution in the study of art and in 1985 was awarded the Distinguished Faculty Award for the College of Art and Letters.
“He always struck me as someone who was really generous in spirit and loved to laugh,” said Thomas Berding, chair and associate professor of painting in the Department of Art and Art History at Michigan State University. “He seemed to have a lot of joy about the study of art and the sharing of his love of painting.
“It’s a loss for the mid-Michigan community and for the field of painting,” he said. “Clif was a dedicated practitioner, an established artist, and was a powerful American painter.”
In his spare time, McChesney also enjoyed being active and staying physically fit.
“He was someone who ran everyday,” said professor of art and art history Peter Glendinning. “Once upon a time, after his class let out around 4 o’clock he would put on his running shorts and sneakers and he’d take off. He was an active and vigorous runner. I think it went along with his character, because whatever Clif did, he did it full speed ahead.”
Friday, December 6, 2013
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
Snow day
Snow is sprinkling down and the piano fingers sprinkle the key boards in the background. Moody Friday.
-
Pekin Community High School District 303 includes Pekin and some nearby areas. The district's high school is Pekin Community High Sch...
-
So this is an interesting observation. I spent the day returning the Modem and Cable boxes and stopping by our spot at Queens Beach and then...