Snow Day

Fluffy fat flakes are falling on February 25th.

Last night I went to see the fourth and fifth grades' play at the school where I work. I had been hearing about it since the tryouts a few months ago. A few of the kids asked me if I would be going to see it. How could I not? I am so glad that I did. It's always a fun surprise to discover another dimension to a person. There are some kids who are always animated- a bit too animated for the confines of a classroom during recess (rainy and snowy days keep us in of course) and I expected great things from them on stage, and they didn't disappoint. But as you can guess the greatest pleasure for me, was seeing those kids who appear to be quiet, mind-their-own-business kinds of kids, just explode with personality and energy. It was great fun. One of the fourth grade teachers (an interesting chap, if I may say) wrote the lyrics and composed the music for the show. He is a special teacher- that was obvious to me from the first week of school- but he is also a wonderful example of how great a good teacher can be for a school, and for the children.

Today is a snow day. The school has a half day, but I am off. The good news(?) is I can use this time to clean and get my sons' beds ready for them- Spring break is beginning for one, and the other is coming home for Friday night so that they can get an early start to Saturday, and their planned weekend ski trip. The bad news, my mother will feel isolated in her home if we don't get over to spend time with her.

I am also itching to get back to my painting, and I have a few more cards to make. I was awake until almost two last night. My brain wouldn't shut off until I got out of bed (brrr) and went into my little room, and planned my next steps to complete these projects. Does this ever happen to you when your brain can't settle down at night until you get up and take action? I hate when that happens, but at the same time, I like the quiet that seems to envelop me.

It's kind of the same when I wake earlier than everyone else in the house- I wouldn't want to be alone all the time, but it is peaceful. Thoughts form then.

But I am getting carried away here- rambling. I am laughing now- I am having too many disjointed thoughts! Time to end!

Have a good day!

NYC in Acrylics

I am posting this painting though I am not completely finished with it. I need some opinions on it- Feel free to say what I need to do~ what is missing, what should be softened, accented, etc.

Once this posts, I can enlarge it and look at it as you, and then I will see things in a different light, I am sure.

The size is 8 x 10

YIKES!! I just posted this and clicked on the image- it is too big for me~! I will have to do the trick with the mirror- and look at in reverse to see if anything pops out in a funky way...

Just Saying HI!

Just a quick one here... As always I've been jumping around to your blogs, but I am not always able to stop long enough to say hello to individuals. I have been making cards for friends and relatives now, and painting a bit. Maybe you remember this one painting that I started so many months ago....


I decided that I needed a break from the card making activities and it seemed like the right time to get back to this. The card making (believe it or not) reminded me that success sometimes takes a while to achieve, and I should take my time while painting. I usually get keyed up when a painting goes downhill, and I then rush to try to "fix" it. I also usually work with oils, and this is acrylic, so while the paint dries quickly on the canvas (and I can make changes on my painting) it also does the same on the palette (sp.?). I don't know how other artists handle that, so this is a challenge for me. I know I sound like I am talking in opposites, but I am in a hurry to finish this. Remember long ago I said that my husband and I share this computer? Well, he is here now and has to get to work. I will post the progress on this painting another time.
NO TIME TO PROOF READ! Sorry!
See you again~