~ Back in the Saddle Again ~

Save these dates in March!

I am so excited to be a part of the Cowgirls and Petticoats roundup

March 14-17!

I will be a vendor at the

PETTICOATS ON THE PRAIRIE

SHOPPING EXTRAVAGANZA

on

Saturday, March 17,

in

WAXAHACHIE, TEXAS,

at the historic circa 1902 octagonal

Chautauqua building.

The shopping extravaganza is a part of the

whole

PAPER COWGIRL

experience.

Paper Cowgirl is a creative mixed media art event, with

a variety of classes being taught during that March weekend.

Check out the website and sign up for a class or two

and then saddle up for a grand shopping experience!

I will post more details as they become available.

This event is sure to be a great one!

See you there!

~ Merry Christmas! ~

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

~ Happy Thanksgiving! ~

Wishing a happy Thanksgiving to all!

~ Summertime ~

This summer has been extraordinarily hot and oppressive.

Much time spent indoors, practicing digital artistry.

There have been many distractions.

Take this pup, for instance.

Really, very sweet.

Always happy.

And smiling.  Such a great buddy.

Special thanks to Auntie Christina for the beautiful

photos of our Penny!  ;-).

Oddly enough, even with the scorching heat,

beauty prevails.  These photos were taken a couple

of weeks ago.  The temps were in excess

of 100 degrees,  yet crepe myrtles,

periwinkles, and even wisteria vine

 presented with abundant blooms.

With Mom's continuing downward spiral with

Alzheimer's, it is at times difficult to focus on the beauty

that each day has to offer.

These unseasonable blooms...

rich, momentous views of thriving beauty,

quietly provide pleasantry.

A reminder to look above, see the beauty,

and appreciate perseverance in

even the most daunting circumstances.

With every visit with Mom,

her beauty shines forth,

and her fleeting smiles

feed the soul.

May you find peace in the beauty that is to behold.