What is your favorite restaurant? My favorite restaurant is in Mystic, Ct. It’s called The Oyster Club. We found it many years ago when we owned a house in Quakerhill. This restaurant has never once not lived up to its own high standard. The first time we stumbled in, it was chilly outside, probably earlyContinue reading “The Oyster Club”
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Art Enthusiasts
I got to hear some opinions from exactly the people I care most about hearing from on the topic off my book. I have always enjoyed the point of view of children. When I used to teach, my favorite lessons were inspired by famous artists from history. I noticed that the younger the grade, theContinue reading “Art Enthusiasts”
Windy wheat and hay
do you see yourself ? Is it always windy in Kansas? It sure has been since we arrived. It’s a beautiful morning as we are setting out. Like the John Denver song , “…windy Kansas wheat fields…” So many possible wheat fields, I can’t tell if they are wheat, lots of hay too. Do youContinue reading “Windy wheat and hay”
Back on the road
We left this morning. The drive has been beautiful. I’ve never seen the desert so green. The saguaro cactus which were everywhere until they weren’t, looked especially healthy and hydrated. More flowers than I’ve ever seen along this highway. I kept trying to take pictures, but we were moving too fast. G said we wouldContinue reading “Back on the road”
Back on the road
We left this morning. The drive has been beautiful. I’ve never seen the desert so green. The saguaro cactus which were everywhere until they weren’t, looked especially healthy and hydrated. More flowers than I’ve ever seen along this highway. I kept trying to take pictures, but we were moving too fast. G said we wouldContinue reading “Back on the road”
Everyday happy
What are 5 everyday things that bring you happiness? I’m glad it’s not asking for my top five because I’d have to think harder. Seeing any one or any combination of my kids and grandkids Hanging with G Walking/hanging with friends Coffee/tea Art,yoga,comedy, fun adventures, music and and and…
Oh High School
Describe something you learned in high school. The one thing I learned a few times in high school was that I could do more than I thought I could. In eleventh grade I was misdiagnosed with hepatitis. I spent most of the school year in isolation before they put me and my mystery illness intoContinue reading “Oh High School”
One positive change
Describe one positive change you have made in your life. The positive change I made kind of snuck up on me. I tried out yoga on a promotional challenge. You just had to attend yoga thirty times in thirty days and you would get a cute tank top and a discount on a future monthlyContinue reading “One positive change”
With People
What’s the most fun way to exercise? With people. Exercise can be grueling and often not really fun. I know this because I used to run long distances. I trained for my first marathon alone. At the time I didn’t know anyone who would want to do such a thing. I later moved to CAContinue reading “With People”
Signing
The egret commission is finished and only needs signing… Why this always trips me up, I don’t know. I have signed paintings and murals and drawings and books. You name it, whatever art I’ve made, I’ve signed it. It should be easy. Like dotting an i Yet here I am, pen in hand, stalling. OftenContinue reading “Signing”