Four months without a mother, woe is me. As I talk to more and more people who have lost their moms, I found one consistent sentiment, losing your mother is THE hardest thing to go through. Men, women, youth, old folks, all races, creeds and colors, and in quite the gamut of professions I might [...]

3 months ago today my mom died. This piece reminds me of some of the wonderful life lessons that she taught me, decades ago. She was extremely intelligent, and soooo patient. I will always strive to be more like her. Remembering her today, and every day.   Technorati Tags: Pat Surface,Patricia Diane Yoder Surface,Patricia Surface,artist,Quincy [...]

My wonderful mother is gone. What a hard battle she fought. While some might say that she lost her war, I say SHE WON! She finally decided to leave her COPD riddled vessel behind. She was reluctant at first, I think mainly because she had been strong all of her life. She was worn out, [...]

  This is HILARIOUS!   Technorati Tags: hilarity,funny,when your parents accuse you of lying to them,parents joke,witticism,The Point and Shootist,point and shootist,joke,The Point-n-Shootist,point-n-shootist,point-n-shoot,photos,photography,thought,observation

Saturday, December 4, 2010 7:00 pm Volunteers are also needed to wrap the gifts & load the Army Humvees for distribution!  Let’s pitch in folks! Bottoms Up 1696 Thornton-Lansing Road Lansing, IL       (708) 418 – 3877 Bottoms Up Sports Bar & Grill, 1696 Thornton-Lansing Road, Lansing, IL         Technorati Tags: Toys for [...]

Monday, October 11, 2010 7:00 pm -  11:00 pm Tuesday, October 12, 2010 7:00 pm -  11:00 pm Heartland Cafe 7000 N. Glenwood Ave. Chicago, IL $10 donation at door. Local artists unite for two nights of music, comedy & theatrics in support of the locally loved, nationally famous and financially strapped Heartland Cafe.   [...]

  Photo taken by and property of Chicago Studio Club.       Technorati Tags: John Starr,Chicago Studio Club,Fred Starr,live music,Bill Starr,Chicago,The Starr Brothers,Illinois,chicagostudioclub.com,photo of John and Fred Starr,September 2 2010,studio owner,Chicago Studio Club image

All the entertainment is free. Cooking Demonstrations from people like Mario Batali, Giada De Laurentiis and Jimmy Bannos – Free. Music from Bell Biv Devoe, Emily Osment, Los Lonely Boys, Steve Miller Band and more – Free. Kids entertainment, sports teams, local music on two different stages – all free. Did you know that if [...]

  These photos are taken at the home of neighborhood and community funster Mike (who can be seen in the bottom photo at the grill), This house was my first stop on Halloween 2009 and right away Mike offered me food and drink, what a generous fellow! Of course it saddened me for a moment [...]

Bill Starr sittin’ on guitar and Fred Starr standing on bass.  Fred Starr center stage on bass   LIVE in Chicago, IL.   Both photos taken by rock & roll devotee & friend, the late Kathy Dion.     Technorati Tags: Alfred Starr,William Starr,Chicago,Bill Starrr,Fred Starr,Starr Brothers,musicians,Illinois,live music,chicagostudioclub.net,chicagostudioclub.com,photos of Starr Brothers,Kathy Dion photos,Chicago Studio Club

  Gettin’ the tangles out of little Lisa’s hair! Striking similarities . . . NATURALLY!   More at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/chicagotribune/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=133398925   Technorati Tags: Lisa Weber,Amanda Dion Lowell,Amanda Lowell,Kathy Dion,Mother & Daughter,Chicago,Illinois,Kathy Dion photos,Amanda Lowell photo,Lisa Weber photo,the point and shootist,photography,family photos

Dearest Lori! You are the best. What a wonderful friend you are to take watch out for and be such a caring  pal to my precious Stephy. We sure appreciate it and look forward to seeing you again soon. Please take care & be well!   Technorati Tags: Thanks to Quincyan Lori Hill,Quincy,Illinois,Stephy,QUINCY ILLINOIS,Lori Hill,friend,Stephany [...]

  George said they took a little respite recently and Kathy really enjoyed the fishing! Kathy and her Lambent co-workers in August 2009. Away from the big city grind, Kathy just looks so very relaxed in her hammock, reading a book . . .    No visitation.   Memorial gathering of family & friends will [...]

Please have a wonderful birthday mom   and remember we love you with all of   our hearts and miss you too!   See you soon. . .  Technorati Tags: I love you MOM!,birthday,Happy Birthday Mom!,Birthday celebration,Mother’s Birthday,Sept 5 2009,2009 Birthday,Mom’s Birthday,Quincy,Illinois,the pointandshootist.com,the point and shootist,Pat Surface