Category Archives: Telling a Story

Stalking a Zucchini Flower

Posted on May 2, 2020 by

I am finding my neighbor-cat to be a delightful diversion. He has a nice shape and is fun to draw. Today he made a place for himself on a steppingstone in the vegetable garden and seemed to be stalking a … Continue reading →

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My Neighbor Came Back for Lemons

Posted on April 30, 2020 by

As soon I went outside this morning, my neighbor popped over the fence. He may not respect my efforts to hide from the coronavirus, but his charming way of looking intently at objects, such as these two lemons, make up … Continue reading →

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Mother and Child

Posted on March 25, 2020 by

Last week my sister sent a photo of her newest grandson. It was an extraordinary shot of an exhausted new mom resting with her baby. Even in her sleep it was clear how protective the mom is of her child … Continue reading →

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Day 16, Staying Put

Posted on March 24, 2020 by

We goofed yesterday. My husband had two colleagues over to work on some research. We thought that with a little care it would be fine to work outside in the fresh air. I made them coffee and brownies. They talked … Continue reading →

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And on the 15th Day They Worked

Posted on March 23, 2020 by

A backyard patio, blue gloves, lounge chairs set ten feet apart, and a portable whiteboard with designated markers, that’s all it takes to make a perfect setup for work in the time of coronavirus. And a pretty good setup for … Continue reading →

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Day 13, Finally OK to Be a Couch Potato

Posted on March 21, 2020 by

I have been on a roll with my sketchbook, drawing what I want and getting a kick out it. I started this sketch with my husband’s head and worked toward the left. Then I wanted to show more of the … Continue reading →

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Day 12, Talking about Coronavirus

Posted on March 21, 2020 by

Like others, we have been talking on the phone or Skyping more often in the last few weeks. This evening when our son called, I had my sketchbook in hand and was in the midst of a drawing. I just … Continue reading →

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