Shifting

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

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

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

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 […]

Joy and Wonder

Joy and Wonder

How can I name this week’s post Joy and Wonder when we’re heading out of 2020 in flames? Well, I had several other ideas for this week’s headline including “Follow your Heart” and “We’re all Misfits” but I ended up choosing Joy and Wonder for all kinds of reasons. But, before I share that I’ll […]

Sweet and Simple

Sweet and Simple

Has 2020 taught you to keep things sweet and simple? Me too! And, just in case you are not quite sure what that means, stick around, dear reader. But before I share my thoughts on the opposite of savory and complicated, I will welcome new readers (welcome!) to this blog and post by sharing the […]

Bountiful One

Bountiful One

It’s November which means it’s time to enjoy the Bountiful One. What in the world do I mean by Bountiful One? I am speaking of the colorful Persimmon. The native version of this plant is the Diospyros Virginiana and shazam, I would love to have one of these trees in our backyard. However, there are […]

Rake Revolution

Rake Revolution

There’s a rake revolution happening right now! Can you believe it? There are actually people who have decided to forego the leaf blowing madness. What are the ramifications of this earthy, take back your auditory and sensory rights movement? Stay tuned for that gentle reader. First, let’s welcome newcomers and remind them what this blog, […]

The Beginning and The End

The Beginning and The End

Depending upon your point of view, this either the beginning or the end of an era. Right? We’re on the other side of the election but we don’t quite have confirmation on results yet. It can feel as if we’re on the edge of something brand new or well…not! Before I continue, I’ll share about […]

Clouds at the Beach

Clouds at the Beach

Instead of Clouds at the Beach, I could have labelled this painting and post “Gone Fishing.” Why? Because the by the time you read this, we will have stolen away to the beach with two other couples for a camping, beach combing and walking adventure. Wahoo! But before I get too far ahead of myself, […]