Or perhaps this could be titled, Jen's Wonky Palette! Well, one of you asked a simple question: What specific watercolors do you use to paint with? I thought this would be a simple thing to answer. But it actually got me to reminiscing as I painted this wonky drawing of my palette. This is both … Continue reading A Story in Paint
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Lemme Tell Ya A Story…
(to the tune of the Beverly Hillbillies) *** Lemme tell ya a story 'bout a man named Randy A small town pastor whose life was pretty dandy, He told his congregation if they learnt the Apostle's Creed... Then they could throw a pie in his face...strawberry please! ***** For real. This has happened once before … Continue reading Lemme Tell Ya A Story…
Birthday Reflections
I awoke this morning, July 29th, to this image in my head. (Click on image to enlarge). Drawing it out onto the page has been good to start the day remembering just how lovely this life is that I've been granted. Sure, there have been difficult things to live through. Definitely there have been … Continue reading Birthday Reflections
My Boon Companion
I've been trying to write this post for a couple of months now. The right words elude me. Or rather, words do not seem to hold the meaning I'd like to convey. I wrote on this topic a few years back, here, after Maddie was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. I've had a similar, though … Continue reading My Boon Companion
What Happened?
We painted her room. Purple please she said. She picked out new bedding. We rearranged the furniture. She spent hours setting up her new room. Close your eyes mom she said as she led me into her room. Lovely I said! Beautifully arranged! But... where are all the stuffed animals? Not a single one. Anywhere. … Continue reading What Happened?
Live Up To Your Full Potential
Be warned! This is not gonna be your typical post on this topic. Usually when I read something about living up to your potential, I'm given a list of how to accomplish this, and loads of encouragement to be the very best you can be at something. Well, I'm here to redefine this phrase. Continuing … Continue reading Live Up To Your Full Potential
Oak Island 2013
I just got back from a lovely week at the beach with my husband's family! We always have a marvelous time of sun, sand, good food, and fellowship! Do you remember the video I made from last year's drawings? I recently realized that it has been removed from YouTube...I have no idea why!! Both of … Continue reading Oak Island 2013
A Bunting We Will Go
A bunting we will go...A bunting we will go...High ho the derry-oh...a bunting we will go! Tee Hee! This little project was so much fun to work on the last few days. It really didn't last long enough! But I'm enjoying the end result and it seems my family loves it too! A bit … Continue reading A Bunting We Will Go
Growing Up
I drew the above drawing in pre-hospital days from a photograph of Maddie enjoying a break on the rocks at Hidden Falls, Hanging Rock State Park. I can't believe that in just a week, she will "graduate" from 5th grade. I'm not sure I'm ready for my youngest child to be going off to Middle … Continue reading Growing Up
A Lenten Walk
I have now written down the story behind the events of the last few months. I humbly submit it to you dear reader, should you even wish to dive into it. It is a true story of what happened. It is not what came to mind in hindsight. It may seem fantastical or bizarre. But … Continue reading A Lenten Walk