Cluttered Mind

 My head thoughts often weigh me down. I think too much about people and places from my past. I stay concerned about issues and problems of our world today. Caring thoughts about individuals I know and love dart in and out of my brain. Sometimes I have to pause and clear my head. And that's when reading a book or painting or art journaling come in handy. Prayer and Bible reading also help.

It seems I often turn to painting angels when I'm in the mood to do art.

This month's activities included Corkey's class reunion, a visit to Campbell Clinic to set up an appointment for Cork's carpel tunnel procedure, and a 15th birthday for grandson Nicolas. 

We never thought old age would come so fast. We remember when we were fifteen, and high school was a major part of our lives. Nicolas is now in that stage of life.

Seasons come and go...

               and changes follow. 

Art Samples

Instagram and Pinterest are full of ideas for art practice.

About August

 This month I have always associated with my parents because of two special days. My dad's birthday was on August 18, and my parents married on August 17. Occasionally I would even get these side-by-side dates mixed up. So every year when August rolls around I think of these two dates.

I love these early pictures of my dad.

I love these photos of Mom and Dad as a young couple.

I love this photo of them in their later years.

Therefore, tomorrow will be a special day and also the day after. Gosh, I miss them! Every day I think of them and appreciate all they did for me. I was blessed by their love and guidance.

Yipes! August Already!

 Even with the terrible heat I want to appreciate this final month of summer. I have been enjoying the flowers that are still blooming. Such happy colors!

Inside where there's air conditioning I enjoy art time. I keep adding pages to my art journal and hope one day to have it full.

Today I plan to do some painting. I bought a couple of larger canvases to layer on the colors. This little barn came about last week as I was trying to get back in the mood to paint.

Also wish I could get back in the mood to do more blog posts. I want to share my thoughts but have a hard time expressing myself these days. Sometimes my thoughts are too dark. So many changes have occurred that I don't fully understand. Gone are the safe days of my childhood. Today's young people have a very different experience.

Thanks to those who still stop by and check out Bits and Pieces.