“Being Together

Happy Holidays

After such an awful year of COVID-19 and the struggles that abounded, It was good
to be able to have some family over at Thanksgiving, We felt sure enough, having
all been vaccinated and being well, to do so.

It warmed our hearts to see, talk and be with each other.
I’m so grateful.

Throughout the time, we did connect on ZOOM many times, and I did appreciate that
as many of us had to distance our selves from others for our health.

It is a deep innate nature to want to be in a group together and see each other face
to face,

Life in our world consist of being together in some way.
In the animal kingdom it is done for protection and continuity of a creature.
Language supplies us with many words to connect groups of animals.

a Herd of horses, wildebeest
a Pack of dogs, wolves
a Flock of birds
a Pride of lions
a Troop of Kangaroos
a Murder of Crows…hmmm.
a Litter of puppies
a Parade of elephants
a School of fish,

and more to explore at : https://grammar.yourdictionary.com/word-lists/list-of-namesfor-groups-of-animals.html

Best,
LG

Art News

“The Horse Gift“
Several artists in the Equine Art Guild were a part of this unique tribute to the horse. Click
on the image above to read all about it and the artists who participated in it’s creation, as
well as see where it will be coming to a location near you in the coming year!

Soldier Portraits
Darla Dixon organized a group of artists who will create no-charge compassionate
portraits for the families who have lost a loved one in Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation
Enduring Freedom. We are looking for artists to join our efforts, and also for non-artists
who will help spread the word about this free service and token of our gratitude to families
who have sacrificed so much.”

For more information, contact Darla (darla@darladixon.com) or visit SoldierPortraits.org.