Jonathan Ojanpera's Blog, page 8
November 26, 2015
For Southern Turkeys
During a trip only thirty miles north of home, I stumbled upon this seasoning in a small country store. These seasoning blends are very common in these parts. They all taste the same, so in order to carve a niche … Continue reading 
November 25, 2015
WiFi
Filed under: Photography/Art Tagged: pictures, WiFi connections
November 20, 2015
My Latest Commission
My oldest daughter, Emma, brought me a pair of plain white Vans this week to design for her. She has apparently been looking for these shoes since last year. This is the coolest commission I have ever had. The fact … Continue reading 
November 19, 2015
Now
Meditating on memories Solace in a wind-blown past Peace even if only for now Serene in bygone fortunes Now is burning me downFiled under: Photography/Art, Poetic Tagged: Johnny's art, Johnny's poetry
The Bartender’s Plea – Bucket List #84
In the ongoing adventures of my friend, I was recruited by a bartender to pick him up from the bar that I dropped him off at earlier in the afternoon. The message was left at 1:30 am, so my phone … Continue reading 
November 15, 2015
The Weight
There is no part in the balance for cowardice No line of demarcation barring violence There remains only the chaos of a sudden tipping Scales plummeting to an unlevel end We are blood-soaked and none is the victor If the … Continue reading 
November 13, 2015
The Morning Walk
“When all else fails, walk in the woods.” -JohnnyFiled under: Photography/Art Tagged: pictures, quotes, the woods, walking in nature
November 11, 2015
To Love
To love you is to scorn my heart A million promises fallen away To hold you is to scorch my arms A flame too bright for your eyes To have you means a giving up A lover in the bed … Continue reading 
November 6, 2015
Sentimental
He’s feeling sentimental again Sun setting like it did back then This song only plays around now Late season, weather’s the same With heart beating in open air No way to hide by keeping it in Just every memory holds … Continue reading 
Fall Is Missing
The Gulf Coast is known for many things, seasons are not among them. We have summer and not summer here, with a short series of cold snaps during the ‘winter’ months. This year, fall has been very warm and rainy. … Continue reading 
