Monthly Archives: March 2019

I usually tend to really freak out before a big trip but today I managed to actually have a nice day. I got to see three people who are very special to me, and although one would think so much social interaction might get in the way of packing and preparing it actually kept meContinue reading “Keys and Such”

I had such an amazing day! It all started in the morning, when, although I woke up dogless, and that’s never a good thing to be, I felt inspired to spend whole hours working on my Galveston ghost story manuscript, revising the Betty and Cornelius section– so far my favorite part. I’m really getting toContinue reading “Where’s Nancy?”

One of my friends and collectors who reads this blog each day (yes, there are such people, and I treasure them!) congratulated me on my consolidation. I loved that word! It’s so perfect! Though, of course, nothing is simple, not even being consolidated. Because I feel that now that I finally have everything in oneContinue reading “Consolidated”

“Doesn’t it feel good to know all your stuff is here?” John asked as he brought my easel through the front door. He was there because I can’t carry the easel, but also because moving out of Sabine Street was a momentous occasion and I wanted him to be part of it. Also, he hasContinue reading “Seven Year Cycle”

Today Puppy and I came back home. It was a sunny beautiful day to drive and we saw patches of wildflowers on the side of the road, the most colorful of which I couldn’t stop to photograph. I bought a fresh poppyseed kolache at a bakery in a gas station in Sealy. The gas stationContinue reading “Yoga Saves the Day”

This morning we awoke in Bandera to roosters crowing. We took a long, leisurely walk, found a taco place for breakfast, purchased a vintage belt buckle, visited the old Catholic church, then finally got on our way to look for the ever elusive bluebonnets. We found some, though never a whole field like I’d hoped.Continue reading “What Have We Learned about Bluebonnets?”

Tonight we’re spending the night in Bandera, a town that claims to be the Cowboy Capital of the World. Our day was full of adventures. We didn’t really see that many bluebonnets, but it was fun to stop in Luckenbach and listen to live music. That was probably the highlight of my day. Also noteContinue reading “Cowboy Capital of the World”

Today Holly and I drove to Austin. With the wildflowers in bloom, and the trees coming back to life, it was such an amazingly beautiful drive. There were patches of blue, orange, and yellow so intense blooming just off the side of the interstate I would have stopped if I could. Though tomorrow we areContinue reading “Off on a Bluebonnet Adventure”

Today I got to visit the home of the friend and collector who bought Smoking Girl. This was so awesome! I love love love seeing my art in people’s homes. It’s the best feeling ever! Also, I got to see some pieces by John and some other artists I love, and I got to meetContinue reading “Revisiting the Smoking Girl”

One of my proudest achievements in life is teaching my dog to not entirely hate baths anymore. Anyway, this was a success. We are planning a trip to Austin and a road trip with my friend who lives there to see the bluebonnets. We will be riding in her brand new Prius, so I thoughtContinue reading “Holly Got a Bath”