Monday, February 24, 2025

 I have grandchildren now! 🥰 I love them so much and am in their lives.

I can draft am sew my own clothes.

Right now I am in Nicosia.

J. and his family live in Maine!

My kids are grown up and have families. 

I am comfortable with painting, but not really a painter LOL

Don lived in Wuhan for 4 years and we are ok.

Saturday, October 8, 2016

Artie
Melissa and pups
Don
Lindie
Jesse
My siblings
Living in Portland Maine
Peace of mind
Sun butter
Walking along the Presumpscot

Friday, June 22, 2012


  • beautiful colors of fabric hanging on my studio wall
  • personal fans
  • my recent drawings
  • having artist friends
  • my hubby has a good job

Thursday, June 21, 2012

family
vegetarian sushi
herbal iced tea
my studio
a good night of sleep
pausing
my smart phone
sponsoring and being sponsored
quik-dry clothing
my local bank

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

banana money
LUCY!
a busy construction site behind my home
AC
money to get my car detailed
personal fans

Saturday, September 25, 2010

cleaning my apt
a good meal
focusing on the simple things
melissa
eddie
the slowness of oil paint
lilly
laughing when i am crabby
abundance of good food

Saturday, September 18, 2010

great events will come to pass for you and countless others
beginners meetings
yard sales
being quiet
running stitch
threading a teeny tiny needle
sweat pants

Thursday, September 16, 2010

warm earthy-smelling rain
my new yoga class
red wigglers
accidentally stepping in a big puddle
painting over all my paintings

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

learning good painting habits
waking up before my alarm
brushing my teeth
black beans
deep breaths
no anxiety
comfortable in my own skin
MECA
coffee IOU
horseradish mustard

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

electricity
don having my back
beautiful weather
studio days at school
letting things pass
my new rice pack
stretching

Monday, September 13, 2010

working in the studio in the middle of the night:)
having a studio
HM
a good nap
brandy (the dog)
laughing out loud with friends
being a lucky duck
going to bed early
daily calls from donny
kathleenie
focusing on me
saturday 9am on the hill
bonnie
suzanne
julianna
allergy meds
AUTUMN!
my mom
money in the bank
a comfy apt.
lots of love in my life
kay
walking
ann lamott

Monday, September 6, 2010

a break in the weather
sleeping under two quilts
walking up to the 4th floor alot
flexibility
drawing, drawing, drawing
good eyesight
the elephant story

Thursday, September 2, 2010

blueberries
sharp cheddar cheese
iced lemon tea
so many gifts in my life
phone calls from people i love
catching up with old friends
patience
a cool shower
walking/biking to run errands
AC
self-confidence
HP
creative energy
willingness
keeping the focus on me

Monday, August 30, 2010

seeing old friends
lots of time to make art
first day of school jitters
little bits of sunburn
seagulls chirping
blue blue sky

Sunday, August 29, 2010

salad with local ingredients
peaches
project runway
kayla
beals

Saturday, August 28, 2010

glorious weather
arty friends and activities
liz
big oatmeal cookies
casco bay
sleeping well
fresh water

Friday, August 27, 2010

my hubby's sense of humor
dinners at st. mary's
recovery
wearing a jacket
space gallery
belonging
turning off my phone
keeping my apt kind of orderly
making soup broth
a good phone connection
no need to rush
werthers

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

rain on my feet
farmer's market
orange beets
a raincoat that keeps me dry
30 rock
sandy
hubby

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

coffee with the 7am ladies
my apartment
compost
books, books, books
a good dentist appt
gabby
school
enough $ to pay the bills

Monday, August 23, 2010

bikethebigapple.com
my bicycle
a rainy day in summer
traveling
GPS
coming home
fresh fruit
pop music
my children
chocolatey brownies
maggie b.
quick-dry clothes
manna's in harlem
PORTLAND MAINE
blue berries
almonds
bad coffee
how quickly a cut heals