May 10th May 25th June 17 Just 41 days after planting (more like 39, since I harvested broccoli, spinach and a couple of green peppers on Sunday), we’re eating fresh organic food from our own vegetable garden. From the left in this photo we have tomatoes (against the fence), broccoli, cauliflower, beets, beans, peppers and […]

The beautiful couple is my Godson and his new wife. The wedding was sweet, and short, and their adoration toward eachother was so apparent throughout the day. The flowers were simple, but beautiful, they were just right. The exchange of vows was romantic, and sincere, and yes, of course I cried. They lit the unity […]

The storms that passed through lastnight were remnants of what hit Kansas. Still, they packed a punch and brought my girls to huddled piles of blankets. I watched out the window as the winds took control, saw the clouds as they swirled to form tornadoes that touched down in farms miles away. I stood in […]

If I were tiny, I could climb on his back and ask him to fly me around the backyard. He just looks like he’s got a nice comfy little seat there for someone to ride on. In fact, I could probably bring a friend. Who wants to be tiny with me? It looks like a […]

I Believe In Love – Indigo Girls

Our squirrel with the tail injury is doing just fine. He’s got a fuzzy nub. Northern Flickers, when eating ants out of anthills on the side of the road, need to come up for air. Maiden Pinks are really prettier than I thought. And also take up more space. Wild mushrooms can disappear overnight. Appreciate […]

I completed Boo’s portrait lastnight, but the sun went down fast and I signed the painting from the light of a small lamp. I prefer to paint during daylight hours, thankfully my signature was all that was left when it got too dark to paint in natural light! Boo was a sweet little Pacific Parrotlet […]

OMG – I’ve been nominated for something! Go vote for some peeps, you can find me in the “Most Artistic” category! *squees of delight*