Monthly Archives: November 2018

From the Quote Box – Constable

Posted on November 27, 2018 by Mary Beth Frezon

Always remember,sir, that light and shadow never stand still…. In your skies, for instance, always aim at brightness, although there are states in the atmosphere in which the sky itself is not bright. I do not mean that you are … Continue reading →

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Here and There Tuesday

Posted on November 27, 2018 by Mary Beth Frezon

Yes it was sloppy slushy snow this morning but nothing in the grand scheme of things. When I went out to push snow off the car, it was wet but obviously not going to stick around. When i ducked back … Continue reading →

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Painting and Looking

Posted on November 26, 2018 by Mary Beth Frezon

Sunday I drove home the long way, scouting for places to paint. It was quite cold, but lots of fog and low hanging clouds making it interesting. Took some photos and made some mental notes on future painting spots. Anyway, … Continue reading →

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What’s important

Posted on November 25, 2018 by Mary Beth Frezon

Via brainpickings: The trick is, I find, to tone your wants and tastes low down enough, and make much of negatives, and of mere daylight and the skies. […] After you have exhausted what there is in business, politics, conviviality, … Continue reading →

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What? November 22nd?

Posted on November 22, 2018 by Mary Beth Frezon

Where has November gone? Some of you remember today as the day John F. Kennedy was assassinated. Some of you know November as NaNoWriMo – 50,000 words, 30 days, 0 excuses. While I do remember the death of JFK, I … Continue reading →

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