Merry May

It's time to record something about the new month before it's gone in a flash. 

Gardening, thrifting, painting and reading have been some of my May activities.

And I got in a tag making mood. Years ago a good friend encouraged me to make tags. 

 

I have a notebook full of tag examples that were sold to strangers on eBay.

Other sets were given away to friends and family.

I had creative fun again making these two new sets.

Two recent paintings

Thanks for visiting.

If Elaine should drop by, I believe she'll remember those first tags.

Peaceful Days

 

Gardening, painting, and reading have been my pastimes during much of May.

Discovered this nest of eggs in the rose bush

 Loved the sunlight falling on the art room floor

three books I've enjoyed

I must like coffee cups. I have way too many, but find them hard to resist.

Reading and sipping on a hot drink seem to go together.

This is my growing collection of country scenes with barns, cotton fields, and farm animals.

I find these paintings very peaceful. I'm also reminded of happy times spent on my grandparents' farm in Louisiana.

Have a peaceful Memorial Day. So many gave their lives that we might have the enjoyment of life.

Before April Ends...

This year is passing fast or so it seems. April showers have helped the return of spring plants and flowers. 

Every day I watch for more blooms. And every spring I wish I had planted more varieties. Oh well, I'm thankful for the ones that do come back without any effort on my part.

The art room has been beckoning me to return to painting attempts.

The other day I was reading an old post and tried to remove a tiny box that had come up on the page. Somehow I managed to delete the whole entry. It was titled My Addiction and explained my love of ornaments with several photos of a few special ones. It feels weird to have that post gone forever. But then I realize one day all we have will be left behind.  

Tonight I was looking through annuals from my teaching days. That was weird, too.  So many students with youthful smiles... I will never know what happened to most of them. 

Childhood days are gone in a flash, and adult years pass quickly, too. Living in the moment is the hard lesson to grasp and practice.

April, I hate to see you go.

One Day At A Time

 I'm glad that's the way life happens. Thankfully we can't see our tomorrows. 

I have started a new simple journaling notebook.

I must be addicted to saving the days of my life.

I have simple journaling notebooks, my other journals, and these blog entries.

It's been a long time since I shared a book recommendation.

This one was a bit odd, but held my interest to the very last page.

One review on the back cover used the word "Riveting."

Painting is something I continue to do. Faces are beyond my ability, but I keep trying.

A couple of smalls from this week

It has been so hot this week that I have not ventured outside much except to do my morning laps and to water porch and patio plants. 

I Am Behind

 April is dancing by, and I haven't even greeted this new month. Yesterday I noticed magnificent blooms...not in my yard but in other people's yards. Wow, spring is such a colorful season of new growth and hope!

I saw this large painting in a gift shop, so I tried a mini version. The original was so cool-looking. Mine was a disappointment.

Prayers continue for Tallulah Grace who is still in the hospital.

She's a little sweetheart! She is being transferred to a children's hospital for an examination by an ENT. Hopefully her swallowing and feeding issues will not be major problems.  

Paintings, Mine and Others

One of my favorite subjects to paint is angels. I know there are angels above as well as here on earth. I have encountered a few earthly ones who came to my rescue. Some angels are invisible. Some are not. 

I have a painting that I want to get framed. I have no idea who did this scene, but I think it's wonderful.

I think I have a country theme going on in this guest bedroom.

Once framed, it will go in the empty space above the large picture.

Pleasures

When I look out my kitchen window I am able to see birds at the feeder and blooms in the flowerpots. Closeups of these beauties reveal colorful details.

I've also been painting.

Praying many prayers as we begin this new month...

Little things must keep us happy for the time being. This porch doggie makes me smile. We may one day use the two feeding bowls that came with it, but so far undecided about a pet. 


To stay well and to have a  home are gigantic blessings.


Reading, painting, gardening, and journaling are a few pleasures that keep me from worrying too much.

Artjoy

I gave a recent angel painting to someone special...the mom of three boys.

I just completed this next one. I had tried it once before and painted over it.

Some other artists have successfully captured this whimsical look at Memphis on the river. Oh well, this one is a little better than my first attempt.

This last one is simple, but it suits me.

Collecting Art

I never tire of the art I have collected over the years.

I only wish I had started earlier.

 Scattered here and there throughout the house these art pieces are familiar sights that bring continuous enjoyment.

I have others,

but

these 

are 

enough

for tonight.