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• Speaking of Medusa . . .

  

  Debbe McIntosh rattled her car keys and glanced at her watch. Typical, she thought. Heaving a martyred sigh, she turned toward the empty staircase and called,... Read more

  Posted on 21 March 2021 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• What's Going On Here?

  

  Yesterday when Josie and I were reading her new High Five magazine, we came to the craft project. She always wants to do the craft project of the month but we... Read more

  Posted on 20 March 2021 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• A Beautiful Day

  

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  Posted on 19 March 2021 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Playing . . .

  

  I took a break from the exercises in the book just to fool around and learn how these brushes and colors work. I sketched a dragon--a dragon pretty much like th... Read more

  Posted on 18 March 2021 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Josie Asks the Hard Questions

  

  Why is the puppy wearing clothes?Do I get a sticker now?When do the numbers stop?Why are goldfish orange?Why do I have to put away the Legos before I go home?Wh... Read more

  Posted on 17 March 2021 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Forsythia Brightens Our World

  

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  Posted on 16 March 2021 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• This is Humbling . . . And Good for Me

  

  At least I assume trying to learn something new that requires attention and hand-eye coordination is good for a person of my age (78! how did that... Read more

  Posted on 15 March 2021 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Rainy Days and Sundays

  

  If only I can get the watercolor technique figured out so I can paint this view! Read more

  Posted on 14 March 2021 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• I Can See (a Bit More) Clearly Now

  

  The willow is clothed in pale green And it's looking like spring,So, of course, I'm washing windows.In this case (the kitchen,) washing windows involves moving... Read more

  Posted on 13 March 2021 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Spring Flowers and a Reminder

  

  Time to enjoy the crocus . . .And the daffodil . . .And past time to wash the windows.(Though, in my defense, some of that is the clouding that happens in... Read more

  Posted on 12 March 2021 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Notes from an Interview

  

  The opening of a short piece I'm working on . . . It doesn’t surprise me that her feet aren’t actually touching the heavenly floor (jasper, chalcedony—one of... Read more

  Posted on 11 March 2021 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Nothing at All About MM and Prince H

  

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  Posted on 10 March 2021 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• New Stuff for Josie

  

  New markers!I wrote my name! Actually, I traced it. Meema wrote in in yellow and I traced it in blue, I did a good job with the S's but not so good with the M.... Read more

  Posted on 09 March 2021 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• It' s Worth Thinking About

  

  I recently received an email from a friend re the controversial Dr. Seuss books, wondering how I felt about removing/banning some of his books. She said: I thin... Read more

  Posted on 08 March 2021 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Fooling Around

  

  What with keeping Josie, getting a haircut, and having friends to lunch, I've not had a free morning (when the light is good) to fiddle with the watercolors til... Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2021 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Fully Vaccinated Social Interaction!

  

  Oh. the excitement! Friends to lunch!A Mexican mini-feast--Fish tacos with jicama/cabbage slaw, spicy garbanzos, calabacitas (summer squash and zucchini, sautee... Read more

  Posted on 05 March 2021 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Josie Works, Tends to Her Children, and Gets Ready for a Ball

  

  So much to do!While I eat breakfast, Hamsie and I play the piano.Then I have some tracing work to do. I get a sticker to put on a page when I finish. Read more

  Posted on 04 March 2021 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• The Force That Through the Green Fuse Drives the Flower

  

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  Posted on 03 March 2021 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Righteous Reading for Miss J

  

  A while back I was expressing some chagrin at the lesson taught by Jack the Giant Killer and Puss in Boots--that it's okay to steal the property of innocent... Read more

  Posted on 02 March 2021 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Hellebores Are Ready for Their Closeups--and a Winner!

  

  With thanks to all who left much-appreciated, reviews, I announce that the winner of the mug is Marsha Hubbell! Read more

  Posted on 01 March 2021 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY