Happy 93rd Birthday, Mom!
Today is a very special post in honor of my mother, Mary Jane (Reed) Gartner – 93 years young today! Not everyone lives long enough to celebrate their 93rd birthday, so I’m thrilled to report that my mother is marking this momentous occasion today.
My mom taught me that I can do anything I set my mind to and that anything worth doing is worth doing well. With her as my inspiration, I have been able to fearlessly reinvent myself as my life and times have changed. Professional Saxophonist, The USAF Band, DC? Check. First female Chief of Music Production? Check. First female Chief Enlisted Manager, The USAF Band? Check. First female CMSgt in The USAF Band to retire with 30 years of service? Check. Digital Marketing & Advertising Specialist? Check. Freelance business owner and book author? Double check.
I cannot express my gratitude for her in words, whose unconditional love has been my greatest strength. My mom has always motivated me to be successful, encouraged me in all of my pursuits, and inspired me to follow my dreams. Her motto is one that I still live by to this day, “There is no such thing as can’t.” Instead of giving myself reasons why I can’t, I gave myself reasons why I can.
Thanks mom, for showing me that anything is possible through hard work and perseverance, and for the 65 years of love and support you have given me. I wish you many more years of health and happiness.
Happy Birthday Wishes from your eldest! I love you!!!
Light Dodger: More Photos
Light Dodger – more photographs of a remarkable, newly installed outdoor sculpture created by artist, Tj Aitken.
The new Bainbridge Shady Grove Metro development blends elements of history into both the interior and exterior. Titled “Light Dodger,” the monumental sculpture stands 20+ feet high and has stained glass lens components over 6 feet in diameter. The sculpture melds the design of two classic Dodge lamp and fender designs (1939 Dodge Car and 1957 Dodge Pickup) into one three dimensional work of art. Along with the sculpture, a set of Hemi Piston street lamps grace the curving walkway. These functional lamps are based on the famous Dodge Hemi piston engines. They are flanked by Dodge head gasket graphics along the walkway that winds along the building promenade towards the metro station. It will be seen by thousands of commuters taking the Red Line from the Shady Grove Metro Station to Bethesda, Maryland and Washington, DC. Light Dodger is part of a project that will commemorate the dealership’s history to turn the brunt of the complex into a prominent residential landmark in Rockville.
Light Dodger First Lighting
Some pictures from Light Dodger lit up at night for the first time. At dusk the lights come on and the ’39 Dodge side begins to glow. The 6-foot circle lights from behind with marine LEDs that stays hidden in the surface during the day.
Day 3 – Light Dodger Installation
This gallery contains 16 photos.
Artist Tj Aitken and Joe are putting the finishing touches on the Light Dodger sculpture. They are also readying the Hemi Piston Street Lamps for installation on the walkway. From concept to finish, the sculpture has taken one-and-a-half years to complete. Absolutely amazing!
Day 2 – Light Dodger Installation
This gallery contains 26 photos.
Artist Tj Aitken and Joe install the 6-foot diameter IGU glass pieces today. The circle is lead glass sandwiched in hurricane glass and louvered to spill wind. Steel and architectural concrete with auto glass 20×10.3×4.7 feet, Light Dodger is a lighted abstraction of two Dodge fenders with large lens like forms of stained glass illuminated […]
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