Hello Again

After many months of postings on Facebook, busy with e-mail and my smartphone, I have finally realized that I have neglected my blog.

Where do I begin?? Well, it is the middle of winter, and we have had constant snow for weeks. It has been a beautiful sight, and there have been many photo opportunities, as long as one doesn't mind being out in 10-20 degree temperatures, and can stand up on the ice and snow. We have thoroughly enjoyed feeding and watching the birds. There have been an abundance of finches, juncos, cardinals and bluejays. The bluebirds are using our birdbath as a source of water, and are so pretty perched around the edge.

Fluffy about has us trained to open the door and let him indoors and then back outside when he wants. He is very picky and only wants to come and go when it is "his" idea. He is such a good little cat, and has us wrapped around his furry little paw.

I am looking forward to the flower gardens of Spring and hours in the outdoors and warm sunshine. I am ready to get out the seed catalogues and plan what I want to see growing.

I have begun the daunting task of organizing photos from years past. I hardly know where to begin, or the correct method, but I have begun. It will be wonderful when it is finished, and they are in order to be enjoyed.

Today I just completed another painting, which has been in progress for a few weeks. Now I am considering what will be my next picture to paint. I don't think it will be another snow picture, as I have about had my fill of the winter scene. I am always drawn to houses, trees, and flowers. Perhaps, a beach....I will think on that. It certainly sounds delightful on a January night in the Midwest. I would love to feel the warm sand, watch the shorebirds, pelicans, and gulls while watching the waves roll in. Summer, summer, I know you are on your way.

I am hoping to return to my blog more frequently now. It's nice to be back.