Opprobrious
opprobrious (adjective): outrageously disgraceful or shameful. There are many reasons why this seems like a good title for today’s post. Whatever your guess, you probably aren’t wrong. (Seriously? We are…
Tara Choate An artist’s weekend
Saturday 5:00 am – Wake up due to back pain. Roll around a little trying to get comfortable, ignoring the hopeful panting of the dog. Finally, I give up and…
Brush Buddies
It’s been a busy week. The Jean Pederson workshop is still very much on my mind, but other artistic ventures have crept into my available time. First, and most excitingly,…
Jean Pederson Workshop – Day 3
My apologies for anyone who was following along. I got home after the Jean Pederson workshop last evening, unpacked the car, and then just kind of hit the couch. I…
Jean Pederson Workshop – Day 2
The streak continues! Day 2 of the Jean Pederson workshop ended with all five goals met and NO MELTDOWNS! I will admit there was a heating up when I got…
Jean Pederson Workshop – Day 1
Well, I am delighted to report that I did well on day one of the Jean Pederson workshop. I accomplished all five goals (see yesterday’s post) from the workshop. And……
Nubilous
nubilous (adjective) – cloudy or foggy Today I had made arrangements with a friend to meet and take our dogs for a walk. It has been muggy for a few…
Plans and other things that I have a hard time changing
When my parents were around, we had a bit of saying about “Choate Plan B”. Essentially, we’d make a plan (vacation, dinner, whatever) and then something would happen, and the…
Redefine success
Sometimes I will meet with friends who have children. I’m always amazed that they can function. I think of all the things I do to show up in life, and…