Category: e-newsletter
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Reading and Following
Recently I’ve been enjoying reading and following a few people on Substack.com. Austin Kleon: writer who likes to draw. Author of “Steal Like an Artist” and “Keep Going”, which I have. Oldster Magazine by Sari Botton: Always diving deep into age and where we’re at in the journey of life. Seeing Things: Liza Donnelly, a New…
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Wintry
The highway road sign said “Wintry Conditions” January 22, 2026 a large snow storm dumped 18 inches of the white stuff in the Providence RI area. I remember snow storms when I was young. I’d go sledding at my friend’s housethat had a hill. When we got too cold to stay out, we’d go warm…
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Holding a Vision
We’re in the midst of our bathroom being updated. Things have been moved around. We moved our toothbrushes and floss to the living room. Some inconveniences have been had. Use of the space has been limited a times. It’s taking longer than we’d expected. Finding another wall behind the wall. Yet despite those…
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Drawing Session
My daughter and I go to a figure drawing session on certain Thursdays. We’ve enjoyed going to the Pawtucket Art Collaborative gallery for these drawing sessions. The Gallery is in an old mill building. There are assorted chairs to sit at to draw in the gallery. There is soothing music that is played for background…
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Look
The people of the United States of America are facing tumultuous times. I suppose every generation has faced challenges. I do what I can. And make space to center myself. I do my art. I zoom in on a image. The shapes, lines and colors direct me. Look The smallest thing could bring a smile.…
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Doves Fly
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One of the sounds I enjoy hearing in the morning is the call of the Mourning Dove.It’s cooing call has a melancholy feeling to it.I remember the first time I heard it. I was like, “What is that bird”. It was day time. It couldn’t be an owl. It wasn’t an owl, but the Mourning…
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LA Fires
The Los Angeles Fires are a huge loss to those who lived there. I can’t even imagine or find the “just right” words.They’ve lost so much. Yet there are people coming together to help in many ways. Organizationsthroughout Our country are collecting donations to help those in needs.I came across an article, “After The Fires:…
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Humming Bird
“A Hummingbirdso smallyet so magicala gift”A Hummingbird:3-3.5 inches longcan fly up, down, back and forth and hover in placehave iridescent feathersare territorial Ultimate Guide to Spirit Animals:The Hummingbird generally symbolizes joy and playfulness, as well asadaptability. Additional symbolic meanings are: Lightness of being, enjoyment of lifeBeing more presentIndependenceBringing playfulness and joy in your lifeLifting up…
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Cool Breezes
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In the cool of the late afternoon I sit outside. Cool breezes sweep through the yard.Chimney Swifts fly above catching bugs in flight.I adore the female humming bird that has made our backyard her territory.Last month I had a bad fall. I am recovering.I bought some new brushes and scratch board.Time to experiment. Best,Lisa G.…
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MUD Season
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March winds are blowing. There are some signs of Spring. This time of year has been called MUD season.There are days when it’s still cold, as winter hasn’t yet passed. Yet there are warmdays when the ground begins to thaw. Snow melts to water. The ground getsmuddy. One year we visited New Hampshire at this…
