My peeps ask, “What color did you get?” with deep and sincere interest
This weekend was the Fall Convention of the Watercolor Society of Oregon. I was really lucky because it was in Salem (where I live) so it was super easy. I…
Tara Choate Healthy Steps – Week 38
Yeah! I didn’t gain this week! Yeah! I did all my goals from last week! Yeah! I’m going to have the same goals this week! Eating my prepared food Hit…
7 random items for a Sunday post
1. I had guests this weekend. This is my excuse for no art. 2. I am tired tonight. That is my excuse for this post. 3. The last few weeks…
Healthy Steps – Week 35-37
It’s been a whirlwind few weeks. The week before I left for Hawaii was full of odd events and doing a blog post just didn’t make the list. When I…
Remember to say “Finish”!
This weekend Key and I went down to Grants Pass for a nosework trial. This will be his fourth trial this year, plus the ORT in January. This time he…
The Hawaii stealth project
I always seem to go on vacation with big plans. And then I spend my free time watching TV or reading. I am proud of myself on this trip, however,…
Aloha, Hawai’i
Apparently, I have trouble with the vacation concept. I run around doing stuff and adventuring and having a great time, but I’m TIRED when I come back. So today, my…
Three adventures (with clouds)
Today is my second to last day on the island and one I had been looking forward to since signing up for the Hawai’i Island Festival of Birds. It was…
I’d like to speak to my travel agent
One of the charms of traveling, I suppose, is that you get to deal with the unexpected. You’re not in your nice little bubble. Okay. I’ll buy that. But is…