The Magic, Miracles and Joy of an Artist

OLDE SALEM DAYS!! Salem, Virginia First time in years it hasn't been 90*! Photo credit:  Cindy Hoover Schenk

 We went to a couple of estate sales on this misty hazy day.  We didn't make it to Black Dog Salvage for a Mama Crockett donut as pla...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Sue !! My dearest friend, I wish you good health and happiness on this birthday, and every day of the next year. Our ...

Bruno Codispoti Obituary   (Click on this link) Farewell, my dear friend.  I hold memories of our times together close to my heart.  How h...

Rest in Peace my dear old friend, Bruno Codispoti.  You were always there for me with your big kind heart.  You were loved. I am happy t...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Mother Mary!!  How often we forget to honor you, Sweet Mary.  You were chosen to birth Our Lord, bringing Him to us ...

Mural in Grandin Village by local artist Toobz Muir .  It brings color and cheer to the village.  Love it!!

I love that ART has such a big presence in this area where I live ~ The Roanoke Valley. Saw this today in Wasena Park ~ under the bridg...

My crabapple tree is telling us Fall is very near.  I can't wait!  SO tired of the heat!!!

I took this screenshot on my phone last night from Starview Lite : Saturn, the Moon, Jupiter, and Saggitarius.   I love this APP!!

I sent a surprise box of sweet items to my friend Andree, in Canada, several months ago. I received this note and photo yesterday: ...

These beautiful begonias frame our Roanoke College entrance sign here in Salem.

 Our beautiful pink orange sky last evening.

 Mr. Toad was out sunbathing in his pool (our fountain) this afternoon.  I don't blame him for being in the water.  It was still 97* ...

 Recently received fun "Circles" ATC from Pam Gypsy Aries and sweet "Hearts" ATC from Annie Hooten .  Thank you, g...

Asking God, in prayer, to keep all my friends and loved ones who are in the path of this large Category 5 Hurricane Dorian safe from h...

 Mass tonight was for my Mom.  I spent some extra time remembering when she used to be there right by my side in the pew.  I miss her. ...

My first peek at Jake this morning when I was crawling out of bed. ♥

I took these on our way out to dinner last evening.  It was a gorgeous Friday night ~ calm, peaceful, and in the 70s.  Pretty much ...

I love my solar bird chime!  It has been fun watching it change color every night all summer long.

 I'm not sure what draws me to the window at times.  Around 5:00, for some reason, I went to the window ...  just in time to see momm...