World Peace Float

On this wet morning I made a good start on ironing my shirts, eventually finding myself running out of steam,

so Jackie finished the task after lunch, while my body reminded me that this is only the second day after my BCG vaccination instillation.

When I had recovered I set about culling pictures and failed at that, too. This is because I simply added to my collection. Only today’s header had already been included, and I managed to omit just one of the set I had produced in September 1995 of Newark Caribbean Club’s annual float, the theme of which is even more relevant today.

Our late friend Frank, coincidentally Errol’s uncle, is seen setting up the carnival creation, much of which was designed by our daughter, Becky, also a member.

This is a selection of her paintings adorning the vehicle,

and this her design for the T-shirts.

This evening we dined on tasty roast chicken; sage and onion stuffing; meaty gravy; crisp roast potatoes; firm carrots, cauliflower, and broccoli; with which I drank more of the Malbec.

33 comments

  1. The ever-elusive peace we all crave is evidneced in Becky’s work.I’m sorry you’re still feeling low, but its certainly understandable. How many more treatments, Derrick?

    1. One next week; then three week cycle repeated every three months for the rest of the year. Thank you very much, Alys.

  2. Bravo, Derrick. And great assist, Jackie. Becky has a real talent for drawing. Dinner sounds good again. We really need Peace right now, but too many countries seem more interested in reinventing the age of Imperialism.

  3. You have not failed at anything. Some days are just more “productive” than. others. Peace is always a worthy endeavor. I love Becky’s artwork, especially the header picture.

  4. Hope you are feeling much better tomorrow. ❤️
    Beautifully colored shirts! Yay to both you and Jackie for your team work on the ironing! 🙂
    The World Peace float artwork and Becky’s shirt design…all beautiful and such a powerful message. She’s a wonderful artist! 🙂
    (((HUGS))) ❤️❤️

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