This weekend I spent my first few nights in my new, Keizer home. And so far, I love it. The backyard is lovely and quiet. The inside spaces are interesting and fun. I don’t have a refrigerator (it’s a couple weeks off still) or a washer and dryer (same excuse), but the heating/cooling system is
In the last two weeks, a lot has happened. Simultaneously, it’s been pretty quiet. That’s the contradiction of life right now. The Move I haven’t talked about this for about a month. I’m completely out of the Salem house and everything is in storage in the garage down here. The Keizer house is still a
Just so you know, I could probably be easily talked into jumping off that metaphorical cliff with all my friends. As an example, all my Facebook art friends have been posting little demos, Instagram chats, and various other fun looking activities. Of course, having a pesky job, I can’t partake of most of them. So…
Judging from my Facebook feed, I am not the only one having a hard time with the idea that in the current climate, resting is the thing to do. That doesn’t mean I’m not enjoying the opportunity, it just means that I find myself at odd times looking around and thinking, “Wait, wasn’t I supposed
In the latest news in this circus I call my life, I have sold my current home (literally; the money is in the bank) and I am desperately searching for a new home in an unbelievably challenging environment. I think I have found one; all the offers have been agreed to, but you never know
This weekend is essentially “the end” of the painting push. I will devote next weekend to sealing and preparing the paintings for hanging. So, where did I end up? I’m so glad you asked. I have 11 of my 12 done. I’ve marked them finished and they are signed. I’m not precluding adjustments, but I
Interesting times
Lately, life has felt like that old Chinese curse, “May you live in interesting times.” I don’t think I’m alone! Interesting is part of the reason I haven’t updated my blog in a couple of weeks, so I’ll try to plow through and get you all up to date. The Reception! Finally, after months of
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