Category Archives: In the neighborhood

NaPoWriMo 2019 – Day Sixteen

Ginny and I had a chat this morning, before I fed them all and went out to paint. Morning Chat With Cat Don’t worry. I love you. It’s OK. Someday, we’ll both be old. But today is not that day.

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NaPoWriMo 2019 – Day Fourteen

Black cat slithering through the field sinuous around each clump and weed, a void against the grey-tan grasses abandoned by winter. Above, sky showing ribs. Below, all paths and trace concealed, obliterated.

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Today’s Paint Outings

I took a few side roads today and saw a lot of interesting things and a lot of wildlife! This afternoon the clouds were quite interesting so I did get a couple paintings done. For some more photos:

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NaPoWriMo 2019 – Day Ten

If you keep your eyes open and head up, you’ll see signs – the trees turning red, fences glint – so you can turn to see the sun’s last display. Painters’ Delight when the sun slants and skips across the … Continue reading

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NaPoWriMo 2019: Day Three

I fetched potting soil and pots and plant food. I repotted oxalis (hope that works!) and tidied and fed three geraniums, two of whom fought their way through winter, along with one that has a bit of hope still. Pulled … Continue reading

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