Simply Nearing the End

by | Jun 22, 2009 | berlin, Paintings, simple series

I am nearing the completion of my simple series paintings! They will be going on display this weekend at teh Artlounge Aureum in Berlin. Its a great little cafe, centrally located, with big walls. The perfect place to show my new work. On Friday at 7 PM a pianist will...

The Canadian Breakfast

by | Jun 21, 2009 | berlin, food

This morning I cooked up a Canadian breakfast for my friend Peggy: Fried eggs, hash brown potatoes, and a slice or two of bacon. The coffee and ketchup sit obligingly nearby. While trying to share my culture with the wonderful people I meet on my journey, I often...

Beach Volley Ball + Techno = nice

by | Jun 20, 2009 | berlin

The bass beats. The sun shines. My foot taps on the sand. She sets the ball. Hit. Dive. Sand explodes around me as the ball launches back up. Beautiful bodies twist and turn. We play on. A pause. I look about me. Berlin! A morning full of love. A sunny afternoon full...

Loneliness in the Big City

by | Jun 19, 2009 | berlin, germany

OK… I wrote this a couple weeks ago, but didn’t have the courage to post it. Thanks Brenda for you en-couragement to write about the difficult time.———I’ve been asked numerous time on my journey: “Russell do you ever feel...