Today boredom officially set in. It happens in the summer, that is my slow or down time. I absolutely hate summer in Texas. It has been wonderful until now. With all of the rain we've had the temperatures have been mildly terrific. The clouds went away and the heat rose. I tried to get out earlier today, roommate and I went out to lunch and then tried to shop but it was just too hot. We came home, went to our respective rooms and both took a nap -- unusual for both of us.
In the summer time I don't mind getting out, but its usually just for the car ride to the museum or the mall, no extensive time outdoors. In the autumn or spring -- or even winter for that matter -- I enjoy outdoor activities like the zoo, botanical gardens, etc. During summer, I watch a lot of TV and movies about the things I like to do rather than doing them. I also -- big surprise -- spend a lot of time on the Internet. The picture is of a tree at the Fort Worth Botanical Gardens. I took the picture in early to mid April. I titled it Wayward Tree.
As a result of the increasing heat, I have been on the prowl for inside activities. I found an exhibit at Fair Park in Dallas showcasing Ancient Treasures of the Holy Land. It's been there since March but I just heard about it. I would like to go, but it ends later this month. Not a lot of time to make plans to go see this. If you want to check it out for yourself, go to http://www.holyland1.com/.
Another exhibit I recently heard about is at the Dallas Museum of Art, called from the Ashes of Vesuvius, it starts tomorrow. This exhibit shows artifacts found from the seaside village Stabiae on the Amalfi coast. Everyone knows about Pompeii, being destroyed by Vesuvius in 79 AD, but more than just that village was wiped out. If you want to know more, go to http://www.dallasmuseumofart.org/.
The Kimbell Art Museum is always a favorite of mine and roommate likes it also, as I mentioned before we have a lot of similar interests. At the Kimbell, there is an exhibit showing portraits painted by Picasso, Monet, Matisse and other masters. I would very much like to see this. I may have to get a second job to support my habits. Art museums are things I could never share with my EX, he was not interested in things like that.
Another place I just heard about is the Nasher Sculpture Center. I am not much into modern art, but some sculptures can be very intriguing. If I have a chance to go I hope it is not a waste of $10, plus gas and time to get there. If any one reading this knows about the Nasher, please let me know what you think.
By the way, I am still working on my next trip -- in the fall to Galveston. If you have suggestions on places to go, people to see, etc. drop a line.
Until next time.
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