The tree is down, the garland is put away, and the holidays are just a nice but receding memory.  We are now in the depths of winter, with little more than memories of past summers to keep us warm and buoyed up until the days get long enough for an evening walk in sunshine.

If you are looking for something to do to break the monotony of winter cold, come see my solo show, "Great Faces: Informal Portraits from Near and Far," at the Ocean County Artists Guild here in Island Heights.  The theme will be informal portraits of people of all ages doing all sorts of things, a few of which are looking at the camera, many of which have their attention focused elsewhere. These will not my usual great images of the shore but pictures, some in color some in black and white, of people from all walks of life from here, there and all over, including Cuba, Ireland, Bolivia, Pennsylvania, Florida and the Jersey Shore.

The opening reception is Sunday, February 7th from 1 to 4 pm--You are cordially invited, so please come and bring a friend or two.  There will be refreshments, munchies, and great photography.  I know it will be Super Bowl Sunday---so come and have a drink before you move on to your favorite chair to watch the big game.  If you can't make the reception, fear not.  The show will be on until February 28th. The Guild is open Tuesday-Sunday, from 1-45 pm and admission is free.  I am certain you will find the show worth a look.  Thanks in advance for stopping by!!