In 2022 I had to file an amended tax return. I came out on the plus sign and have been waiting ever since for that money. It came today....

I was so glad to get to the lake yesterday that I walked right in the very cold water. I usually sprinkle water here and there and...

The other day I bought some jewelry on a blow out sale. The company is shutting down. I glanced at the subtotal which was twice what I...

Our Yoga teacher said she had a more relaxing session planned for today. Yikes! I really can't sit on my heels for a long time. I...

Lots and lots of update requests on my computer. The last time we did that we had to get a Geek to undo it. It completely fouled up our...

I really do live to paint but I should have stayed away from the studio today. I am in a very bad mood for a number of reasons so I...

Our resident chipmunk we call Chippy is eyeing the box with vegetables. Hope we get something this year. There is wire all around to keep...

Our Movie Night was another big success! A friend brought Knives Out and everybody loved it. I don't usually like Whodunnits that much. ...

I think I already mentioned this but I placed third in another online painting contest! I made a short video about it and about my new...

Always great to place in contests. My most popular floral, Natural Rhythm placed third in As You Wish on Fine Art America! Check it out...

Friday I am showing Wish You Well with Ellen Burstyn and Josh Lucas! This is an especially great movie to show my friends. It was filmed...

I always liked that Beatle song! After many days of rain it is great to see the sun! I don't mind rainy days but after a lot of them it...

I love movies and have a large collection. I still have VHS and a TV I can watch them on. Some of my favorites never made it to DVD. I...

The snow is beautiful but we are stuck here. The roads are icy and we don't take chances in bad weather. I walked around in it yesterday...

I have never been a good sleeper. It usually takes me quite a while to get to sleep no matter how hard I work during the day. My husband...

My large commission arrived safely and the patron said it is exactly what they wanted. They are having it framed and I look forward to...

Almost there. Appointment is 11:00 and I should be there at least three hours. Looking forward to eating again but right now I am not...

Had a great chat with a New York patron about a large painting commission of wildflowers. That is certainly a favorite subject and I look...

Just kidding. I wake up a lot at night but when I wake up at 5:00 or 5:30 I have trouble getting back to sleep. Fortunately it took a...

Working on some 7" x 5" oil paintings right now and I like trying different approaches on a small scale. Don't have to use gobs of paint...