This year, at the Dixie Classic Fair in October, something significant happened. I was reminded of it this morning. To read what happened, click on the drawing above to enlarge it. When words fly out of my mouth like this, they often have a sense of gravity to them, as if I'm not just saying … Continue reading A Fair Memory
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A Line for Maddie
Friends of ours who went to live overseas, said to those of us sending them off, that we were the ones holding the line on the other end for them. I loved that thought! And, as an artist, the idea that I hold one end of the drawn line as they "draw" the lines of … Continue reading A Line for Maddie
Every Year…
Weekend Drawcumentation
I had a very full but wonderful weekend! When it looks like there may be little time to breathe between the coming and going, my desire to draw kicks in full throttle. Maybe it's something to do with a need to slow down somewhere in the midst of it, or to have a touchstone to … Continue reading Weekend Drawcumentation
Portrait #16: The Gentleman Farmer
To attempt to paint a portrait of Mr. Leo Whicker, born September 3, 1927, is like trying to harness (with paint and paper) the wisdom of years and experience, coupled with an effortless joy that is surely hard-won through life's ups and downs. I have had the privilege of getting to know Mr. Whicker through … Continue reading Portrait #16: The Gentleman Farmer
Music in the Courtyard
This is a lovely memory for Maddie and me. In early summer, we went to the Factory Courtyard to hear some bluegrass music played by a local group of musicians. Every Friday night, the book store, Shakespeare and Co., would sponsor local talent to come play in the Courtyard. It was free and open to … Continue reading Music in the Courtyard
The Boring Stuff
Watching UP last night (for the tenth time), I was struck by the little boy Russell's words. Upon describing to Mr. Frederickson a memory of getting ice cream with his dad and sitting on the curb to watch the cars go by, counting the red ones and blue ones, he says, "That might sound boring. … Continue reading The Boring Stuff
Fè: Portrait #13
Persons of mature age seem to embody a single-pointed purpose. I often wonder if I will be that way in 30 years. My life now seems so fractured into a zillion purposes: parenting my three kids, nurturing a good marriage, teaching and working, caring for my Type 1 daughter, being available to family and friends, … Continue reading Fè: Portrait #13
A Big Day!
Today we take our oldest child to college. A small truck and a van are packed full of her things. And I'm wondering if it will all fit into her dorm room at Wingate! A host of emotions have been flurrying around our house and in my heart lately. But this morning, I'm thankful. Thankful … Continue reading A Big Day!
Hidden Falls
A friend of mine posted recently on Facebook, a photo taken from her hike on the Indian Creek Trail at Hanging Rock State Park, NC. I immediately recognized the view! Many lovely memories came rushing back of hiking a portion of this trail which leads to two waterfalls. Window Falls and Hidden Falls are … Continue reading Hidden Falls