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Here is the most prized bottle in my collection. It was recovered from the English battle Ship “Association” which sank in 1707

I gave up the idea of an on line gallery and returned the Resale Permit . I also will NOT be sending the newsletter again but I will be painting and giving some away for absolutely no money (no gimmick). I have fun doing it.—olRoff

Alicia was 12 or 13 years old when I first met her. She would come into the gallery and just hang out. (The gallery was a safe haven for both gangs, the Reds (Norteno) and the Blues(Soreno). Alicia’s family was extremely poor–probably illegals from Mexico. Her father was a alcoholic. her brother was a member of the Blues.—Alicia, even at that age, was in love with Miguel. Miguel. about 15 years old already was a mean-heavy hitter for the Red gang. The two kept it a total …secret. A hellish war would have broken out between the rival gangs. I kept their secret.—End of story–I got very ill and lost track—but a couple of months ago I learned that Alicia ad became pregnant, quit school and was hanging with the Blues. –Miguel, who didn’t go to school had managed to straighten his life around and was driving a truck, working in the orchards. He was forming his on farm Labor Crew.—I sometimes miss the gallery–olRoff

I decided not to pursue the on-line gallery because of the record keeping and the tax issues. I intend to continue my collecting of the art and antiques I love so much. Arleney asks, “Why do you keep buying?” My answer is “Following my family, it is my passion”. I liken it to many women who have a closet filled with clothing, I have large storage shed I am filling with art.–olRoff

Going thru some of my photos tonight I came across this one. This is my friend Rev WC Rice in the mid 1990s. he was the founder of the Miracle Cross Gardens just outside or Montgomery, Alabama–Rest In peace my friend!

Well my on-line gallery lasted about 2 weeks.  I never used my resale permit and decided not to. Life is so much easier without having to keep records or deal with tax issues, especially IRS.–Such a relief to cancel it! So back to painting strictly for fun–no money involved! No selling here, ya!–olRoff

As of today, May 14th, 2015 I have decided not to offer my paintings for sale. I am under the care of a Brain Surgeon and just feel it is for the best. I will continue to paint and still continue the Blog

“Sinking ” is one of my earlier paintings. It was painted by me after I had just fed a small group of homeless people. Following giving them food a stand-off woman finally was persuaded to eat. After I gave her food, she asked me if I would hold her. I put my arms around her as she sobbed. I held her for a few minutes. it broke my heart. I came home and painted this painting, weeping off and on while doing so. it depicts a homeless woman sinking into the earth. She has raised her hands pleading for help. She is sinking. No help is coming!

I felt like painting so I decided to go for a ride on “The Skunk Ride”.

I am an old man now but I can vividly remember my Dad and Mom. I loved them. No matter how old you are you miss your parents! Here is “The Old House”