Category Archives: Telling a Story

Shopping!

Posted on April 20, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

Our two-week sisters’ trip continues. I think I said in my last post that talking is our main activity, but shopping is a close contender. Oaxaca is a haven for artisans, and the streets and markets are full of beautiful … Continue reading →

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A Sisterly Conversation

Posted on April 18, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

I am in the middle of a two-week trip with my sisters to the beautiful Mexican city of Oaxaca. Talking might be our main activity, which we enjoy very much. I also like the long conversations because it gives me … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas and

Posted on December 23, 2021 by Sarah Sullivan

When I visited my sister last spring in Kansas City, we got to talking about our childhood home in Phoenix. Our home was a very comforting and welcoming place, and our two parents took good care of it and us. … Continue reading →

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Sandman on the Beach

Posted on December 17, 2021 by Sarah Sullivan

I went out to Coronado Island with the Thursday painters, expecting to paint the famous holiday decorations at the Hotel Del Coronado. Instead, I was charmed by a sturdy sandman at the edge of the beach. I guess this is … Continue reading →

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Happy Hanukkah!

Posted on December 4, 2021 by Sarah Sullivan

My friend Laura arranged a Hanukkah still-life for the Tuesday night painters. It was an inviting setup, and each of us happily worked away on it for our two hours. I added the figures of the children since this holiday … Continue reading →

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Haycraft Beach

Posted on November 13, 2021 by Sarah Sullivan

This morning I went to the nearby Haycraft Beach on Maui for a last morning of painting. It is a little county park with friendly waves, and I settled into a place in the shade while I marveled at the … Continue reading →

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Two Kids at the Sea

Posted on November 11, 2021 by Sarah Sullivan

Two boys, along with their parents and grandparents, are staying in a condo at the same Maui complex as we are. The kids move pretty quickly from beach to sand to pool, and I admire their zest. I have been … Continue reading →

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