Mr. and Mrs. Cardinal I just know when he is around His calls are so loud, seemingly urgent He flits about from branch to branch My eyes could not find him. He doesn’t rest ‘Til he hears the answer to his calls Suddenly, a beautiful red appears On a sea of green…
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Back to painting!
I’ve been away a long time. During my trips, I took lots of photos, mostly of scenery in New Zealand. Above is a shot of Mt. Cook taken on a rare sunny afternoon. I can understand why they made The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings in New Zealand. It is a wild and…
The right to vote
I don’t usually post anything unrelated to art in my blog, but this time, I strongly feel I have to. Land of Many Stripes Voting is an important right of every US citizen, but with it comes a huge responsibility: to actually show up and vote, and to vote sensibly. Base your decision on facts…
The Art of Dressing Elegantly – For Women of a Certain Age: Rule No. 7
Rule No. 7: You’re never too old to look good! Some women give up on themselves just because they are “old”. Age is a state of mind. I am reminded of a friend in her early 90’s who lived on a limited budget. She never failed to stretch and exercise every morning. She walked almost…
The Art of Dressing Elegantly – For Women of a Certain Age: Basic Rules 5 & 6
Rule No. 5: Keep it simple! This is the most important rule to remember. Understated elegance is simplicity at its finest. Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly, and Katherine Hepburn had it. Lauren Bacall has it. A lot of us work hard to achieve it. Think minimalist! Spend what you can on clothes of good quality because…