Wishing you quiet joy...
Zentangle - Meditation #1
I thought it might be nice to share some of my "practice" work.
Wishing you peace.
A Crack in the Block
With cables connected to a tried and trusted form,
I turn the key
and get nothing but sputtering expletives.
Fearing dry rot,
I rotate the rhythm,
adjust the jumpers and try again...
silence.
Yawning,
my muse points at the paint box--
continuing to prefer ink and gouache
over the poetry super highway.*
*A nod to Rick Lupert.
Pride Month 2021
I've been an staunch ally for the LGBTQ+ community since high school ('87 grad so... it's been a long time) and I've always believed that love is never wrong. Like, NEVER wrong... even when it isn't soft and pretty and looking like what societal labels and norms dictate it "should" be.
In 2014, my best bud asked me to be her maid of honor (again...but we really don't need to mention that) and she and her (now) wife not only arranged to fly me across the country to be there but they blessed me with the honor of taking part in what has to be the most beautiful, honest, and heartfelt wedding ceremony I could ever hope to witness. Weddings usually make me cringe more than cry but I couldn't stop tearing up on that gorgeous December day in California. I was (and am) so happy for two of the most wonderful, caring, loving (not to mention important) people in my life. My eyes well up thinking about it now.
So, when Pride Month came this year, I wanted to honor it in some small way as the ally that I am. Julie and Deb, consider this Zentangle-inspired art yet another "thank you". Shine bright my lovelies and be forever affectionate. You are my muses much more than you could ever know.
New Post in Burnt Offerings: Hoagie Salad
Looking for a potluck or cookout recipe? How about a Hoagie Salad? Click on the picture or visit the Burnt Offerings page for the recipe! Enjoy!
Inktober 2020 - Days 1 - 3
Yes, I am attempting 31 drawings in 31 days again this year. I've decided to follow the official inktober prompt list and I'm adding a little more color now and then. I didn't follow a prompt list last year and, given that there are so many good prompt lists to pick from, I decided to go with the original.
For more information about the inktober challenge, I recommend going straight to the source at inktober.com.
Day 1 - FISH
Day 2 - WISP
Day 3 - BULKY
September Trio
little song sparrow
ever watchful for danger
eating in silence
peanuts and feed corn
left for a friendly squirrel
stolen by blue jays
crisp autumn sunrise
and brisk tea in bone china
all else fades away
ever watchful for danger
eating in silence
left for a friendly squirrel
stolen by blue jays
and brisk tea in bone china
all else fades away
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