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September Morning

The consensus is that summer is officially over. There’s this big division of season that I’m not really feeling today. Is it really Fall? No white clothes or something like that? We spent the morning in my boat at high tide. I love the vantage point from out on the water. It’s so pretty andContinue reading “September Morning”

Turning Ships

That saying: “you need to turn this ship around” usually said to someone whose life is noticeably off course, why a ship? Ships don’t turn quickly. Neither do boats really, (so I’m learning). They get off course in increments. If a ship is going in the opposite direction, there will need to be a lotContinue reading “Turning Ships”

Creative Minds

Part of the fun of this new gallery development, is that it’s my good friend. We’ve been having the most fun conversations about designing her new space. My kitchen needs some further definition. It’s functional, but I have ideas. When you have the right people to bounce ideas off of, it does make things soContinue reading “Creative Minds”

Chester First Friday Art Night

All summer we have been meaning to go to one of these and finally we are heading there tonight. I spent most of today online and on the phone trying to sort out tech issues (not art related). This is not a favorite activity of mine. I actually feel quite spent, but good to haveContinue reading “Chester First Friday Art Night”

Sometimes…

There is a cool possibility that maybe, I don’t know, but… I’m getting that reminder again. It seems like every time I get away from doing art, something always pulls me back. Art is a funny thing. It’s superfluous. It’s not practical or even nessesary. Survival has little or nothing to do with art. Yet,Continue reading “Sometimes…”

Far, Far Away

I’ve traveled far away from my home a few times in my life. Some were memorable life enhancing trips. Travel is good for opening our eyes and minds and hearts, I’ve always thought. When I was a kid we moved two thousand miles across the country away from friends and family. That was life changing.Continue reading “Far, Far Away”

Instead…

I’m creating a make shift kitchen. We’ve had several days of I’m not sure what you would call it. Indecision? Angst? The weather is changing. Fall is here I guess, and we have no plan. It’s been a really long year of not knowing too many days ahead, so we are probably all feeling tired.Continue reading “Instead…”

Why Do I Do What I Do?

Blog? I guess because I enjoy it. Why do I do most of the things I do in a day? They contribute to making my life as good as I can make it. With so many small variables, not in my control, I’m learning to lean into the things that I love that I canContinue reading “Why Do I Do What I Do?”

Conversation in my Boat

Interview someone — a friend, another blogger, your mother, the mailman — and write a post based on their responses. Boating interview, while boating Me: Is that a fish? G: Maybe Me: I think the seaweed makes the lure look more realistic, don’t you think? G, pulling seaweed off the lure: No, fish aren’t coveredContinue reading “Conversation in my Boat”

How are you?

How’s it going? How are things? Fine. Fine? Good Well… Whenever I answer this question there’s always more, but I don’t usually want to get into it. Fine, OK, good… How are YOU all feeling? Is it a bit of a weird question. Personal? Always changing? Actually, it’s a good question for me to askContinue reading “How are you?”