Oh yes we did!

Ice, snow, freezing rain, a little bit of everything. Our city is not usually one to
get this kind of weather, so we are always surprised!
A little remnant of last summer, iced over.

Snow Maybe?

Its always hard to sleep on the night before a big winter storm.
Our city is not very prepared when it comes to wintery weather,
so the drive to work is usually treacherous. It is supposed to start
around midnight and sleet, rain, and snow through the day tomorrow.
Wow. If I get snowed in, what will I do all day? I've got something
in mind. I think I will be sitting here with my sweet little brown dog
curled up next to me with a cup of hot chocolate and a pen or brush i
n hand. Either way, the day will unfold on its own.
Can't wait to see what happens!

The garden

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Illustration Friday: Clumsy

All of a sudden, Marvin didn't feel so self-conscious and clumsy when he realized what he would look like as a grown-up.

unseasonably warm

Some artwork I have done. Nothing really going on here.
perfect. weather. No coats, no hats, no boots needed. It is only temporary, but lovely.

Tuesday night playlist is: John H. Clarke, Acoustik Guitar.
Really nice and relaxing.

Reading now: Marc Chagall, Albrecht Durer, The 12 Million Dollar Stuffed Shark,
The Klee Universe and Hundertwasser. I will start a book list and list the ones
I would recommend and why.

Illustration Friday: Wilderness

when she closes her eyes and dreams the wilderness of her imagination shows her infinite possibilities and opportunities.
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This illustration was largely done in watercolor and ink, then digitally assembled.

The perfect Saturday on a Wednesday

I think today would be the perfect Saturday. It's cold. Its raining. It's gray. This morning before I left, my husband, who will be home today had a roaring fire in our fireplace. Perfect for robes and slippers, pancakes and good hot coffee. A good book or movie, our sweet dog and a quilt on the sofa. Ahhhh...but its a work day. I made my way into downtown to the office and it feels good inside. I am glad to be sheltered from the cold rain. The building is decorated with lots of greenery and big red, velvety bows. Outside, in the dim morning, the trees that line the driveway to our building are strung with hundreds of white lights. They look festive. Somewhere in the office a radio plays faintly. The eggs and bacon are cooking in the bistro and the aroma weaves its way through the lobby. I grabbed a couple of oranges for breakfast. A few pecans and a cup of Chai. Today is unfolding.Even gray days can be warm and welcoming.