Well, life's struggles continue. I just keep trying to move forward.
             Take care,
                   Tom

As I sit here listening to the heavy rain with flash flood warnings, I can't help but think how this relates all too much like my life. I wonder if my emotions would sound the same if I could hear them. Sometimes things get washed away in floods, never to be found again, and all to often forgotten. I still hope for the sun to shine as I continue to work on building a vision
                                              Take care, -- Tom

Honestly, it seems like my ship is sinking. I'm growing tired of feeling like I'm working for nothing.
                              Take care, --- Tom

Sorry I had no energy to write last week.
Today marks 31 years of sobriety for me. I posted this on Facebook earlier and one person commented that he wondered the difference from when I was drinking to now as far as my artwork goes. I had to think for a while on it ! The difference is that I was not doing much visual artwork and very little writing. I also think my awareness is greater now than it was then. Although I was living abstract as an active drunk, it wasn't until I was quite a few years sober that I took a class in design that dealt in a lot of abstract. I learned a lot in that one class. I am grateful for all of this. -- Have a good week & take care, -- Tom

Well, it's been an eventful two weeks. Getting the odds & ends taken care of before starting back on my day job tomorrow. -- This past Tuesday I took mom to get her eye surgery done & the follow up visit on Wednesday. On Monday I got my taxes filed. Thursday I got my medical card in order to be able to drive the trucks at work. Here I also found out I have kidney stones & a hernia !!! Just great !
Friday I got some assistance with a utility bill !!! -- Now that I will be back to work, I can catch up on some bills !!! So exciting, :p ------ I do hope I can have the energy to get back to my book and some artwork. Time will tell. Hope you all are well ! Take care, -- Tom

Better late than never ! I had no internet access on Sunday. Monday was an errand/event filled day. So, here I am on a Tuesday morning ! -- Last week went well enough. I typed up some more pages of poems for my book. I am a little stuck on summarizing a few things, which is ironic, because most of my poems and writings are short ! No worries, it will come to me at some point. All the loose ends in my financial and personal life that I am taking care of before getting back to my seasonal day job may be having an effect on this. Hopefully, once I take care of some of them, I can have a clear mind to proceed with writing the summaries. --- Hope you all have a good week ! Take care,
                                                                                                                               Tom

It's been way too long that I have written on here. Life sometimes just takes us away, and leaves us looking for answers. I am still trying to find them. I have been dealing with my bankrupt status the long hard way of just trying to pay bills a week at a time. -- I had also been busy with my younger sisters illness & our mom's dementia. My sister passed on after a 14 1/2 year battle with cancer. Ironically on the 10 year "anniversary" of my son's death. I have begun to put the pages of my book together which will hopefully donate some monies to breast cancer research. Mom is in an assisted living home which my older sister found for her. I will continue to try to live one day at a time,and deal with what is dealt to me as well as find ways to resolve financial difficulties. It has also been hard to find the time to work on artwork, although, I have done some. For now I will try to post something here on Sundays. -- Take care,
                                                        Tom

Thank you & update

Thank you to ALL that came through to my opening night
@ As220, in support of my artworks and me. I had a great
time with everyone ! Special thanks to those that stayed &
chilled with me, each of you have a place in my heart & a
space in my memory ! Beautiful people, all !
For those who couldn't make it, love ya ! The works will
be up until the 25th of March. In the window on Empire st.
downtown Providence, R.I.
                    Stay Blessed,
                        Tom

Showing my artwork...etc.

My artworks will be shown @ As220 gallery on Empire st. in downtown Providence, R.I.
Opening "night" is March 6th, from 4pm to 7pm.
I am also working with a songwriter, putting music to my lyrics.
I am still working on my book of poems that will generate donations
to breast cancer research.
These things with hardly any money. Something out of nothing.
                               Take care all,
                                    Tom
                             T.L. Anderson

Hey !

  Hey all !  Tryin' to get back to work on my projects ! A little of this, a little
 of that, and a whole lot of patience ! Some of my book, some of my art,
 and some music stuff. I am still in too much of a position of waiting on others !
 I'm just gonna have to keep on doin' what I'm doin' !!
                                     Take care.
                                         

Belated greetings !

I hope all have had happy holidays ! I wish everyone much success in the coming
new year ! Not much going on as I am taking a break for the holidays & looking
forward to being busy the first month of this new year ! I will keep you posted !
                            Take care

A Note

Hope all had a Good Thanksgiving ! Mine was , And I ate well ! I am working on my
book, my artwork and my lyrics. More info to follow. Just a stop to let you know &
say, Hi ! Peace & take care !

HT !!

Happy Thanksgiving !!!!!!!

By the fire.

Some stress today. Haven't felt that in a while. I am sitting here by the
fire thinking of truths as GOD sees them, and I am relaxed.

Here I am again !

I have returned to my blog ! Had to figure out how to
get here on my sisters laptop. I have been very busy
With all of my art avenues. Still painting & showing
my works. Made smaller copies for sale. I have been
Writing more poems & lyrics. (found in my notes on
facebook). Read my poetry at events ! I am on the
cusp of singing again ! I am sorry for the wait, but it
looks like I'm back at it ! Have a blessed day. One
love all !

Statement.

I am NOT afraid. I WILL stand !

Shoulder weight.

My sisters cancer is once again being treated with chemo.
My wife has filed for a divorce.
I'm still trying to secure a day job.
I'm going to be bankrupt.
I haven't felt much like talking !
Thoughts & prayers are needed.
Thank you.

Rhodes gallery in cumberland R.I. is having an artist of the month event on June 4th, please
make an effort to attend. 7pm-9pm

I am part of the committee for an upcoming show in Sept., Hosted by Chad Jase studios. This
will be a two day event to help give graffiti artist have a transferable system to do work on. It
is to be held on the 17th & 18th.

More later.....take care.

Ferverent

Written from April 27th- May 7th 2010

   And so it is, that in my kingdom of woes,
   the dust from shattered dreams gathers and
   perpetuates the daunting task of mending, which I own.
   Finds me embracing the pain that has been thrust upon me
   while confronting the mountain, with the willingness to climb
   holding frayed ropes and hardware of rust
   I scale facades of rocky obstacles, skin on stone
   bleeding in the emptiness that echoes alone

   Should I reach this peak where no-one is home
   I must shout to the heavens to share this load
   and stand before the mirror until it speaks
   For all who forsake me in my time of need
   don't say you knew me if you did not help me succeed
   to soften the tears of a sturdy man, so you can view me
   without the reflective glass, like an open window
   near the door that lets you in.

        Copyright  T.L. Anderson  2010

Friday & Saturday's events (April 30th/May 1st)

The grand opening at Rhodes gallery and studio was a success! There were plenty of people
that came to view the works of art, listen to music & enjoy the company of others. I for one
had a good time mostly striking up conversations & looking at some of the new works since
I last was there! Much thanks to Bonnie & Greg for putting this evening together. I truly
believe it was an enjoyable night for everyone.   http://rhodesgalleryandstudio.wordpress.com/

Sat. morning I helped with the plantings at Davey Lopes' community garden. It was part of a
series of workshops on urban gardening, etc. put on by Plant Providence http://www.plantprovidence.org
the people at Southside community land trust  http://www.southsideclt.org
I had some fun, met some good people, and , well worked! I'm tired!
                                      Take care.
                                          Tom

Rhodes gallery & studio---Grand opening!

The Grand opening for Rhodes gallery and studio--1403 Mendon road-- Cumberland, R.I.-02864
is this friday, April 30th 2010...from 7pm to 9pm. There will be a lot of great artwork, some of the
artists, live music, food & wine...and of course Bonnie! Hope to see you!
                                                       Take care.