Perfect Passtime

I had a long layover at the D.C. airport....and I wasn't looking forward to it.  

And although the airport was bustling with people and activity....I was quiet in my own thoughts...observing what was happening around me...reflecting on what had been....and scheming about what's to come. It actually was a nice transition.

And...Becky gave me a "Color in Reverse Watercolor Florals" book that I luckily packed it in my carry on bag.

The book is filled with loose watercolor images ready for doodling and embellishing.

It was hard to make the first mark....but it quickly the perfect pastime activity. 

I may add a little more detail with a white pen and maybe some color...but here's where I left it at the airport.

It's good to be home....with Paul....and all my craft supplies!  

Travel Day

What a wonderFUL and joyFUL trip this has been!  I have things to share...but they can wait.  

Tomorrow is my travel day (July 4th)....it's time to go home.

Pockets of People

The days are just packed!

Having spent time with family....then friends who are like family....then today with amazing and creative art friends....I am keenly aware how fortunate I am to have all of these pockets of people who bring me such joy.

There are frightening things going on in the world and our country right now...but as Mary Oliver so eloquently said:  I've been willing to be dazzled and cast aside the weight of facts and float above this difficult world. 

More and more....we will need our pockets of people to help us all through it.

Today Becky and I got together with our art group...and we all agreed it's time for another art exchange project.

July!

And just like that it's July!  

Right before I left for my trip...and sticking with my theme of whatever is on my table....I stitched part of my recent blob watercolor to Becky's July calendar page.  

These next few days in Madison will be filled with time with dear friends.