Surfacing
Java and I ran some errands this morning, which took longer than I planned. It was about noon before we finally got to the park for our walk. Unfortunately, I forgot my camera.
Java and I ran some errands this morning, which took longer than I planned. It was about noon before we finally got to the park for our walk. Unfortunately, I forgot my camera.
I read something the other day that said one of the most important things to do with a creative endeavor is to be authentic. Quit trying to please people by striving to figure out what they like or want or need. Stop trying to be popular! Quit reading self help books on how to be…
We had plans to drive to a trailhead for a hike to Ramona Falls before we had to get the grooms dinner. The hike was seven miles round trip and had an elevation climb of 1000 feet. We only saw a few people there so it was the right hike for me.
“Instead of worrying so much about staying young, perhaps we need to learn how to grow old. There is nothing more beautiful than an ancient tree with low branches that open like arms, embracing us. We need arms like that to hold us in these turbulent times.” ~ Mary Reynolds I first learned about Mary…
katzenjammer —1. Hangover2. Distress; depression3. Confusion; clamor; uproar. Etymology: from German, from Katzen, plural of Katze (cat) + Jammer (distress, wailing). I’m going to find a way to throw that word into my conversations wherever possible… Newsflash!Another independent bookstore bites the dust! J O’Donoghue Books in Anoka will be closing in February 2011. Damn you e-books! But I…
Ah yes, drought… I survived February. But this papery-thinness is how it left me.
“No task is ever completed, only abandoned or pressed into use. Tinkering can be a form of prayer.” — Marge Piercy, “The task never complete” I am outside in the garden shed with my computer, journal, and teapot, ready to dive into writing, free from the distractions inside the house. I can hear rain falling…
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Just take it one day at a time. I love your drawing of Java.
Your Java drawing is great! I wish I could draw that well!
Sounds like you had a great walk with Java, I love going on long walks like that. So relaxing and refreshing.
Surfacing is a good thing. I’m glad that you’re drawing again, and that you and Java got out for a nice hike, even without the water.
Sounds like you had a great walk! Glad to hear you are returning to things that you enjoy. Maybe it’s time to buy a sketchbook. Take it, and some water, out with you on your next adventure! 🙂
Good for you. thanks for clearing that up about Java btw. I thought she was also dealing with issues on the page. 🙂
Thanks you guys. I hope you all had a great weekend! I have a log of catching up to do on your blogs!
I’m so glad to hear that you can journal again…what a great feeling it must be!