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  • Invitation

    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…

  • Simple Things

    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…

  • Carolina in the Pines

    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…

  • Three Ways to Grow

    The way I see it these days, there are three ways to grow, dear reader. And, I will share those ways with you here today. But before I get too far down the road, here’s a hellooo and welcome to new readers. Also, I’ll offer a quick refresher to all of you about the purpose…

  • Keep it in Your Pantry

    I’ll never forget the first time I heard the song entitled “Keep it in Your Pantry.” It’s the title of a song by Lyle Lovett. The lyrics crack me up. And, who doesn’t need to have a few laughs these days? But before I continue, let’s welcome new readers to this blog and explain it’s…

  • Shifting

    There seem to be major changes in the air which is why I decided to name this week’s painting and post “Shifting.” Have you noticed it, too? And, I’m not just talking about the political climate although that certainly is (finally) shifting, too. Thank Goddess! Before I continue, please let me share the focus and…

  • Hope

    You may be wondering why I would name a painting of a bluebird house “Hope?” Well I am so glad you asked! Before I explain, I want to welcome newcomers here (“Welcome!) and share the purpose of this blog and post. Small Spaces Special Places Each year, I choose a theme to follow for my…

  • Edge of America

    Welcome to the Edge of America, gentle readers! Have you felt as if we have been hanging on to the edge of a cliff for these past few weeks…months…years? Well, I have too. But before I continue, please let me welcome new readers and share the purpose of this blog and post. Small Spaces Special…

  • Someday

    So I had to name this week’s painting “Someday” because…well…there are so many reasons! I will share the reasons and more in today’s post. But first, let’s say adios to 2020 (wahoo, right?) and helloooo to 2021. Bye Bye Favorite Things So in 2020, I decided to paint and write a blog post about a…