Greetings from the road where we know there are always more hills to climb. We felt a special resonance with this phrase as we drove into the mountainous area of western North Carolina this week. David gripped the steering wheel of the car. I cued up the news on the car radio Tuesday afternoon. We…
This week I realized that I needed a new mantra. Wow! Really? Maybe I should share my old mantra and then I’ll share my new one? But first, I want to welcome new readers and share the purpose of this blog and post today. So here goes! Small Spaces Special Places Each year, I select…
Greetings and I hope you enjoy this oak tree painting entitled “Get What You Need.” I’ll describe why I called this painting by this name (a variation on “You Can’t Always Get What You Want“) in a minute. But first, I want to describe the purpose of this post and blog. Small Spaces Special Places…
We’ve gone fishing – sorta – at Oconee State Park near Walhalla SC. Here’s a quick gouache sketch I did while we were heading south. Enjoy! The colors in the trees along the highway are so delightful! I especially love the bursts of pink from the redbud trees. That’s all for now folks! Enjoy and…
“Are we there yet?” This is the question my siblings and I asked our parents everyday in 1965. Why? We were, eight of us, driving across the US in our family station wagon. And, we traveled in that station wagon for a month. It was awesome! But before I explain why I named this week’s…
How can I paint wind? This is one of the thoughts I had as I painted this week. How can I salute Berthe Morisot in this painting? I look forward to sharing this and more with you this week gentle reader. But first, here’s a hello to new readers and a description of this blog’s…
Anyone remember the “Take Me Away” Calgon commercial from the ’80s? I remember using this phrase frequently during my previous life in day job world. It would always make me smile even when flames were coming out of whatever problem was going on. Before I continue, I will welcome new readers to this post and…
Here’s an invitation for you gentle reader? Really? Yes here it is: I invite you to walk outside at a time when you can meander. If you live in Raleigh, NC, I’ll share a specific location for this activity. But first, I want to welcome new readers to this blog (Welcome!) and describe the focus…
Haven’t you found it’s the simple things that bring joy these days? Whether it’s a walk or a face to face visit outdoors with a friend, these simple things are the best. Aren’t they? Welcome dear reader! This week I’ll also share a painting in history that I chose as an inspiration for my own…
Why Carolina in the Pines and not Carolina on my Mind? Read on! This time of year when the leaves are down, I just love the way Pine trees pop into view. It makes me think of one of my favorite songs in college (gasp – before I ever even knew I would end up…
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