I finished a painting (miracles do happen)
Before I begin, let me start with a complete off course. Thank goodness for 911 and ambulances. In general, but also specifically as today my mom had cause to use…
Tara Choate No driving = more painting
Today I decided to enact a “no driving” day. So, around the house an in my neighborhood, we did: 2 naps 3 walks 1 vacuum 1 lunch 1 church visit…
The myth of catching up
I had a goal this weekend. I was going to catch up and then get some painting done, taking advantage of the energy I felt coming off Margaret Godfrey‘s workshop.…
Un-caped crusader?
I have a sometimes exhausting list of things I am protesting. Frankly, even I get lost sometimes. Here’s a short list of the top issues: Puppy mill pets (dogs, cats,…
The random day that helps you with perspective
Warning, right up front. This post is about weight loss, medical stuff, and emotions. Stop reading now if you’re in it for the humor or the art. Daily Summary I…
Margaret Godfrey workshop, day 2
Yes, I’m a day late with this post. My excuse is just that learning stuff is hard work. Saturday (day 2) of the workshop focused on allowing students to explore…
Margaret Godfrey workshop, day 1
I have been really struggling to paint the last few months. Moving and then the holidays just really took the wind out of whatever sails were still around. So, when…
Goodbye, Bella
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After work expedition
After work I felt like a tiny drive, so I loaded up the dogs and headed south to find someplace to take everyone out for a run… Or walk with…