In just ten minutes, we need to be in the car and on the way to get our taxes done, so let’s see if I can get these pictures posted in time. Two pictures: Indian corn and a daylily. I… Read More ›
Month: February 2022
CHANGES
I was trying to figure out why I want to draw pictures more than anything else. I was getting complicated when I realized I just wanted a change. I’ve been blogging for 12 years. That’s longer than any job I… Read More ›
LAST ODD SQUARE: TRIO OF NIGHT MAURAUDERS
THREE HUNGRY BANDITS ON A FENCE Where did all that food go? The raccoons stole it! Sometimes, they stole the whole feeder and spirited it into the woods. We have never found all the things they stole but somewhere, in… Read More ›
THE CHANGING SEASON – FEBRUARY 2022
The Changing Seasons, February 2022 This was the first month I can remember where I did more drawing than photography. It was just as well. We don’t usually go out much this time of year and this year, after two years… Read More ›
A SHADE OF DIFFERENCE – RICH PASCHALL
What are your colors? by Rich Paschall Everyone has their favorite colors. You can probably tell which ones they are by the walls of their homes. The wall coverings were likely chosen not just by color, but also by the… Read More ›
SKETCHBOOK 27 – FLOWERS
It’s great thinking about spring considering that we are currently deep in winter. When I went outside to feed the birds this morning, the snow — which is now more ice than snow — crunched loudly under my feet. A… Read More ›
SKETCHBOOK 27 – PORTRAIT OF BONNIE
PORTRAITS OF BONNIE Gibbs was easier to draw than Bonnie. For one thing, he had a very distinctive face with a very long muzzle and those meltingly brown eye. Bonnie had completely different eyes — like little black buttons. The… Read More ›
THREE CHRYSANTHEMUMS ON THE SQUARE
What are the odds . . . . It’s comforting to see these bright flowers on a day this cold and icy. We got almost a foot of snow and it’s down near zero (F) tonight. I know spring will come,… Read More ›
BEAUTIFUL BLUE HYDRANGEA
THE BIRTHDAY GIFT THAT KEPT ON GIVING It was a birthday gift — I think for Garry, though since Garry doesn’t garden, all gifted plants are for me. We kept it alive inside for almost two months and then planted… Read More ›
SOLOMON’S SEAL
FOTD – February 26 – Solomon’s Seal Every spring, one of the first of the wildflowers to appear are Solomon’s Seal. This is purely a wildflower. They were growing along the edge of our woods. I encouraged them by giving them… Read More ›
ROLL ME OVER IN THE CLOVER
FOTD – February 23 – Clover We grow giant clover in our garden. It’s a wild flower, but it smells like heaven and it’s a perfect lavender. Unlike it’s smaller brother, it grows about two feet tall with a big round… Read More ›
SKETCHBOOK 26 – BONNIE
Since I showed you Gibbs, I guess I should show you Bonnie. I am going to redo this one because I’m not happy with some of my color choices. But the drawing is okay, even if the colors are kind… Read More ›
SKETCHBOOK 25 – REMEMBERING GIBBS
We lost two dogs during the first long lockdown. First we lost Gibbs who was fine and then without any warning, died between three and four in the afternoon. He didn’t appear sick and the vet said it was probably… Read More ›
WHAT WORLD IS THIS?
I am so demoralized by everything, Are we having Word War III but no one is noticing because we’re also having some really bad weather? I’m having trouble coping with life. Not just blogging. Everything. The only place I feel… Read More ›
A MAN & HIS DOG – SQUARE ODDS
The Square Odds I had the camera in my hand and Garry had the Duke in his lap. There commenced a bit of a power struggle as Garry tried to get the Duke to settle down and the Duke tried… Read More ›
A Bad Move North to Aydon Castle
I haven’t been in the blogsphere much recently, for which I apologise, but I’ve been completely preoccupied with preparing our house for market. We’re making a big move this year, and this has taken up most of my attention for…
SERENDIPITY: SEEKING INTELLIGENT LIFE ON EARTH 