I have a few days of vacation remaining, so I’m taking them next week, then I’m back at work for one final week, during which I’ll tie up loose ends, clean out my office space, and say a few good-byes before wrapping up my adventure… Read More
All posts by “Eugene Knapik”
The Long Branch Robin
I always associate spring with robins, so it’s fitting we have completed the Long Branch Robin mosaic just as spring has begun. To see some detail shots, visit our Long Branch Mosaics site. The robin is made from broken crockery, beads, buttons, stones and more.… Read More
Reuben’s Train
Here’s Clifton HIcks…
Cousins Night Out
Yesterday afternoon we ventured out to Seven44 for an evening among cousins. Robbie Laine and the Disciples were playing and my cousin Steve plays guitar with them. Cousin Karen and her husband Rollin were there as were Cousin Carolyn and Cousin Wanda. We enjoyed some… Read More
Community housing is up…

Another housing development slated for Long Branch
“All this construction is for the birds,” says local resident.
Drinkin’ Wine
For some reason Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee have been on my mind lately. I was introduced to their music back in my early teens and I’ve always had a soft spot for them. Here’s Drinkin’ Wine… Drinkin’ Wine was actually written by Brownie’s brother… Read More
Big Wind
When I got home from work today it was sunny and warm, so I fed the critters and went outside to play my banjo on the front porch. I was out there about a half hour when suddenly the sky went dark and a big… Read More
It’s all over now, baby blue
Last night, AlphaGo beat Lee Sedol again to finish the 5 game challenge match ahead 4 games to 1. It was an exceptionally tight game. One commentator suggested Lee Sedol was behind by 2.5 points at the end when he resigned. There was no potential… Read More
It must be almost spring…
There are robins around…. To see more mosaics visit the Long Branch Mosaics blog. Tuffy P and I do custom mosaic work.