It's been TWO YEARS since Maddie and I participated in the JDRF Walk for the Cure. Last fall was just too crazy and it pained me to have to bow out of it. I vowed not to let busyness push it out of our calendar this year!! So we are signed up to walk, and … Continue reading October means The JDRF Walk!
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A Walk to the Park
Sunday afternoons are great for slow walks. Maddie and I went out and about in our neighborhood this past Sunday. The weather was gorgeous! A light breeze kept us cool. We gathered "treasures" along the way: a colorful leaf, and some long-stemmed fuzzy weeds that work great as things to shoot (did you do this … Continue reading A Walk to the Park
It’s not the flowers themselves…
I have an online friend and fellow artist who lives in New Zealand and paints and illustrates beautifully in watercolor. Hanneke recently posted some paintings of flowers and titled her post, "Practicing Flowers". One of the things I enjoy about being a fellow WordPress blogger, is that we can chat back and forth with ease, … Continue reading It’s not the flowers themselves…
The Fountain. The Fountain. The Fountain…
Well... I think... ...I like this fountain... ...just a little bit. Don't you? Oh, and here and here too! And I have another one...all in watercolor to reveal to you soon! Too Fun! P.S. The Fountain sits in the middle of the courtyard, so you can sit in any spot around it and have a … Continue reading The Fountain. The Fountain. The Fountain…
Directive
I've been thinking about several of the Pixar movies of late. Having recently viewed Up! and Walle, I realize that all of their movies (and perhaps every movie ever made) deals with characters who have an inner directive. The storyline of these movies is the unfolding of how that character (or characters) seeks to follow … Continue reading Directive
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
Ladybugs’ Window
I mentioned, in a previous post, Ladybugs, a quaint garden shop, that used to be open at the Factory. It closed its doors this summer, along with the wonderful book store Shakespeare and Co. I sat on the bench right in front of the shop's window just a week or two before it closed, to … Continue reading Ladybugs’ Window
Portrait #15: Mr. Leo Whicker
Last Monday, September 3rd, I was walking in my neighborhood, up near The Field, and I was stopped by my friend and neighbor, Mr. Leo Whicker. "Jennifah", he said in his lovely southern accent, "you won't believe what just happened! You know I love donkeys, right?" "Well, yes sir, I do remember that! How … Continue reading Portrait #15: Mr. Leo Whicker
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
Giada’s Coming Soon!
One of the things I enjoy downtown on Fridays, just as much as drawing, is meeting the incredible people who work downtown. On Fridays I get to chat with local shop owners as well as the men behind the designing and building of The Factory and its many shops, lofts, and soon...a Restaurant! Last Friday, … Continue reading Giada’s Coming Soon!