Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Chios Harbor Nite Life


In my youth, this is where I met my friends for some ouzo and octopus, Greek coffee, or just an orange soda before taking in a movie. I remember that one evening I was to meet a girl named Mata Tsoutsas for a soda and a movie. Mata was notorious for being late and I am a stickler for being on time. We were to meet at 7:00 p.m. and I told her that at 7:01 I would leave. I'll just say that I waited a bit longer and I can't remember anything about the movie.

Wednesday, February 6, 2008

What's New?

Hello everyone,

Since my last posting, I have been a busy beaver. I began my first oil painting and while I'm waiting for it to dry, I began a new painting that I'm very excited about. It is a painting of Chios harbor at night. I remember how as a teen-ager I loved to watch the ferry come in and leave as I sat near the harbor with my friends, drinking ouzo and eating octopus. I sometimes wonder what happened to all of them and I wonder too if they think of me as often as I think of all of them. Many of my family members have died and I hope I get back soon to see the ones that are left. Collections are accepted to pay for my trip back. Please send the money directly to me. The larger the amount, the wider my grin.