Count Down!
“We’re all just walking each other home.” ― Ram Dass As I was sitting at my desk today I felt as if I had an elephant standing on my chest, the air was thick as no one really knows what to say to us! Friday a few of us were given notice that our jobs […]
Tears of Joy & a Quote
“There are three things we cry for in life: things that are lost, things that are found, and things that are magnificent.” ― Douglas Coupland The last few days have been a bit of a roller coaster ride emotionally. A few really awesome days with friends and participating in amazing fundraisers, and then Friday I […]
Things you don’t usually see in the woods & a quote
Sometimes I just need to get out of the office and clear my head. A short 20 or 30 minute walk during my lunch break is usually a perfect way to relax. It looks like someone was doing some target practice here? I have not been able to figure our how this bus ended up […]
Fire starter & a quote
In cleaning up my work shop I decided to finish a few things that have been lying around for awhile. Apparently I forgot to put my apron on. Shame on me! I have asked my helpful assistant to turn the power off if I try that again as I don’t want to ever go back […]
Quest for blue skies & a quote
I am super happy to have sold a few of my horse paintings this week. On more than one occasion on a trip through the desert I have been lucky to come across a band of wild horses. When in Vantage I always take time to visit the 200-foot line of life-size charging horses, the […]
Conquering the Winter Blah’s & a Quote
For me one way to tackle the winter blahs involves a short 2 hour drive East from our home in Issaquah Washington. The drive over the pass is well worth the opportunities to bask under the blue skies, to see the oranges of the desert surrounded by the snow capped mountains and of course the […]
Clean Slate & A Quote
Over the past few months I have been struggling with the loss of a friendship. Tomorrow starts a new chapter of my life. I start a new job at a place I worked a few years ago. I shall miss the 4 legged customers, co- workers and friends I made over the past year at […]
I like to paint & a quote
I like to paint I like to paint fast When I paint I relax When I relax I sleep well When I sleep well I am nice to be around. I paint a lot so others are happy! Today’s Quote “We are not what we know but what we are willing to learn.” – Mary […]
I had not painted in awhile and I was inspired last night by the sunset and low moving fog. Dusk, 16 x 20 acrylic on canvas Holiday Special $40 “A good painting to me has always been like a friend. It keeps me company, comforts and inspires.” -Hedy Lamarr was an Austrian and American film […]
Today’s Quote!
So after work today I decided to have a little mini celebration since our Seattle Seahawks beat the Dallas Cowboys 13-12~ I got out some fabric scrapes and made some 12 man gear for Piper and me. “Most people are so busy knocking themselves out trying to do everything they think they should do, they […]