Stow Away

 

Dear Jake watched me like a hawk while I was packing to leave for Ohio.  Did he really think I wouldn't notice if he hid in my bag?

😢

Sad Pup

 

This dear face just stared at me in shock when I tried to explain why I had to make a quick trip to Ohio.  Nothing I said was going to mend Jake's little broken heart.  My heart misses him SO much, but I will return in a couple of days.

Home Art

  

I was tagged by Amanda Cockrell to post art in my home for 7 days.

DAY 7

I thought since this is the last day, I would post a photo of these two mixed media pieces I created a few years ago.  I love birds and you will find them in 50% of my art work.

I decided to keep these and they are hanging in my living room beside many pieces of art that I treasure.

Someday, I will post a tour of my art collection.  There are many more works of art that deserve sharing.

Now I nominate Jeanne Stanford to post art from her home for one week.

Patrick

  

It is hard to believe that 10 years have passed since you left here for Heaven, Patrick.  I can still feel your presence and hear your voice like it was yesterday.

I will love you forever, dear bro.

 Happy Happy Birthday to my dear friend CarolLee Phillips in Texas!!

Remembering those fun birthdays we celebrated back in the Ohio days!!  Great memories!  Wishing you joyful days in your new home.  I know it will be filled with love.

National Sons Day

  

It is National Sons Day!!

I couldn't be happier or prouder to call this handsome man my son.

I love you, Casey Fish!!

Home Art

I was tagged by Amanda Cockrell to post art in my home for one week.

DAY 6

French Quarter ~ This outstanding 31"x38" mixed media piece by my friend and well known artist Mary Bullington, hangs in my kitchen overlooking the table.

I feel blessed to own this lovely piece.

Home Art

 

I was tagged by Amanda Cockrell to post art in my home for one week.

DAY 5

Joy Angels ~ I have a beautiful collection of art by my dear friend Tricia Scott.  This 8"x8" encaustic mixed media piece was my first purchase of Tricia art.  It is very special to me.

Foggy Sunday Morning

 

Very foggy on this late September Sunday morning.

September Moon

 

The moon when I went to bed last night.

Jake

 

Jake loves snuggles in the bed!

Home Art

 

I was tagged by Amanda Cockrell to post art in my home for one week.

DAY 4

Southern Sun ~ 18-1/2"x20-1/2" polished aluminum

Moon ~ 15" round aluminum

Both of these wonderful pieces that grace my walls were made by Donald Drumm of Akron, Ohio.

Don Drumm Studios & Gallery is an Akron landmark, established in 1971.  Sculptor Don Drumm is world-renowned for pioneering the use of cast aluminum as an artistic medium.

My Ohio trips always include a visit to this gallery.

Home Art

 

I was tagged by Amanda Cockrell to post art in my home for one week.

DAY 3

"Circles & Squares" Quilt ~ this quilt is hanging in my foyer.  It was purchased at an art show that was held at Mount Union College in Alliance, Ohio, about 20 years ago.  I loved it as soon as I saw it, and I still love seeing it everyday.

Paw Licking

 

We picked Jake up a little while ago from the Vet.  He is still having a "licking the paws constantly" issue.  Vet put him on allergy meds, so let's hope this will help him.

It's a bleak rainy foggy day!

Home Art

  

I was tagged by Amanda Cockrell to post art in my home for one week.

DAY 2

Blessed Mother - this 15”x18-1/2” piece is framed sculpted metal. Paper on the back says it is from the 1890s and was restored by White House Galleries in Roanoke. It is a treasure that I love so much.

Throwback Thursday

  CarolLee, Donald, and Audrey

Throwback Thursday ~ 1983
Fisho and I went on several vacations with dear friends CarolLee and Donald Phillips. 

In 1983, we drove their van to New England and spent 10 days visiting the hot spots of New England. Our first stop was Mystic, Connecticut. We then continued on to make stops in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, New York, and Vermont.  

I remember a lot of time on the road, good food, interesting sights, many laughs, and treasured memories. One fun memory: We stopped at one particular restaurant to eat because their sign read "Blue Crabs" are back. We were seated and anticipated a great meal. Turned out the "Blue Crabs" was a band. We had a good laugh over that one.

LIVE With Seth Apter and Tim Holtz

Seth Apter

Tim Holtz

This afternoon, I watched Seth Apter's Facebook LIVE with Tim Holtz ~ a chat about all things art and craft.

It was an amazing 2-1/2 hours!!  One of the best guests Seth has had.  It was interesting, humorous, heartfelt, sincere, informative, and filled with enthusiasm.  I am filled with SO much inspiration and love for this amazing art community that Seth has created.

Tim threw out many words of wisdom: 

One example:

"DON'T WAIT FOR SOMEONE ELSE TO BRING YOU HAPPINESS."

Home Art

I was tagged by Amanda Cockrell to post art in my home for one week.

DAY 1

MOON CYCLE ~ A sculpture by Bill Kilpatrick who has studios in the Highlands, where he lives, and in New York City.

Journal Jam #17

 

  Journal Jam #17 online this afternoon.  "Whisper"

FALL EQUINOX

     ~Photo by Audrey

Today, we celebrate the FALL EQUINOX ~ the kick-off of Autumn ~ the day we get equal amounts of daylight and darkness.

Today, we officially leave Summer behind us.  This is my favorite season!  Cool air, pumpkins, apples, cider, crunchy leaves, orange leaves, yellow leaves, red leaves, sweaters, acorns, scarecrows, mums, turkeys, pies, donuts, caramel, candy corn, hot chocolate.  Did I mention cool air?

Walmart

 

Went to Walmart for my prescriptions after Physical Therapy today.  The haunting creatures are in full swing!

Peace

It is INTERNATIONAL PEACE DAY!!

Peace.  Such a beautiful word.

 

Box Turtle

Mr. Magic was out doing some weeding this afternoon and ran into Mr. Box Turtle.  I took a photo and he meandered back into the weeds.

Cool Weather

                                         

It was a good day for veggie soup!

Last Bloom

 Our last big Crepe Myrtle bloom on the tree out front!  The tree out back has been done flowering for a few weeks.  I love the Crepe Myrtles.  Hate seeing them done for the season.

Birthday

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my beautiful daughter-in-law, Amanda!!!

Sending LOVE and BIG WISHES to you today.  I am hoping and praying to get down there this Fall and we will celebrate together then!!

Have a GREAT day!!!     ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

Family Visit

                                        

This big guy came to the back yard last night with his mate and two little ones.  Such a beauty!!

A Beautiful September Evening

 

Early this evening on my way home from working in my booth for a little while.  What a beautiful evening ~ 71*

A Visit

 

Hello!  She is peeking in my studio window telling me to have a great Friday!

I Can't Stop Laughing!

 

The Sun

  

We ran out this evening to pick up burgers.  Look at the sun!!!  The weatherman on TV said that we have lingering smoke in the air.

Thank You

 

Jake says THANK YOU for  all the LOVE yesterday!!  Every birthday greeting was appreciated SO much!

Cake

                                       Waiting for the cake.

Smelling the cake.

                                         Loving the cake.

Vendor Night

 

I was on the way to Vendor Night.  I thought she was probably on her way to our house to wait for Jake's birthday party tonight.

Happy Birthday, Jake!

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Jake!! 

    Birthday Boy is 9 today!

Love you SO much.  Cheers to many more years of joy filled days!!