Monday, December 28, 2009

JUST ANOTHER SNOW POST,,,


Since you probably haven't seen enough of those around the blogs,,,,,,,

The first good snow of Jack's life, and the first White Christmas in Dallas in 80 years.

We had snowball wars, made snow angels, a snow man, and slid down the hill
on a cardboard box the next day. By Saturday, the snow was all but used up,
and by Sunday it was almost all melted. But what a magical time for a little boy.
(and his Babs)
:-D

The weather had begun here before we got out of town, with sleet and freezing rain.
We managed to get half way to Dallas without any problems though,,, that is if you don't count
a large cup of coffee dumped in my lap, and windshield wiper blades with a frozen motor.
(but that's another story or two)
As we got closer to Dallas, the weather was intensifying,
but we got there safe and sound, with only wet jeans to complain about.
I took a pot of beef stew for Christmas eve supper,and Jack and I made a birthday cake for Jesus.
With lots of sprinkles,,,,,that boy loves sprinkles!

The National weather service reported we'd had 14 inches of snow here at home, on top of the freezing rain, blizzard conditions, complete with 60 m.p.h.winds.
Many homes without power.
We dreaded coming home to that.
The interstate was fairly decent,,,and we really had no problems getting here, and the 14 inches wasn't accurate, but what we did have was plenty, and quite unusual for Oklahoma.


The forecast says another inch will be here tomorrow night. Well,,,,what's one more, right?
Bring it on,,,,let's get it over with!

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

CHRISTMAS IS LIGHT,,,,


A close up shot of a residential Christmas lights competition in our city.
I hope that YOUR Christmas holds this much light, as well as your New Year.



We're supposed to have a little snow for Christmas.
Won't this be gorgeous with snow?
Merry Christmas to all!

Monday, December 14, 2009

FOREVER CHRISTMAS TREE


This is my favorite ornament in a collection of many.
It's very old, hand made by an artist that I wish I knew, and given to me by a good friend many years ago.
It's constructed of silver, brass, and copper, and adorned with copper wire, and beads.
Some of the little silver stars have been lost, and I need to try to replace them.
I leave this Forever Tree
hanging in the doorway of our little office room year round, as a reminder that Christmas is a year-round feeling.
Although it's worn, and older, the light of the meaning still shines for me, and I love looking at it daily.
Maybe you have a favorite ornament too?

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

JEANE'S MOON

I was at JEANE'S blog, ARTIT,
and she had posted a gorgeous little video of
the full moon through her skylight. I immediately wanted to try
abstracting the scene.
Thanks Jeane, for the inspiration.







Sunday, December 6, 2009

SHALL WE?

"Art is the only way to run away without leaving home"
~ Twyla Tharp



                                                        

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

RIGGERS, INKS, AND THINGS

I was supposed to be Christmas shopping.
I knew better than to go to the art supply,
but I did it anyway,
and I forgive myself.

I'm the proud owner of 2 new riggers,
2 more bottles of acrylic inks,
and 2 packages of 5x7 in. foam boards.
Gifts to me from Santa.


It was a fun, abstract kind of afternoon.

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

HAPPY THANKSGIVING


I am thankful for
cadmium yellow,cadmium red,burnt sienna,
 phalo blue
And you.