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"I do believe in an everyday sort of magic...the inexplicable connectedness we sometimes experience with places, people, works of art and the like; the eerie appropriateness of moments of synchronicity; the whispered voice, the hidden presence, when we think we're alone." Charles de Lint

Friday, June 26, 2026

Unusual Request

You can paint a world where humans treat each other and the planet with love, respect, and the creative passion and brilliance we were all born with. Lori Austill

Today's rainbow is brought to you by Philippa Stanton. I just finished her Rainbow Pencils puzzle and I loved every minute. I'm missing two edge pieces....but I'm OK with that because there is beauty in imperfection. And if I'm lucky...they might even turn up. 


I belong to a local Buy Nothing group where people give away things they no longer need and ask for things they do need. Things changing hands without exchanging money is a wonderful thing. I love when a post starts: "Before I buy it new...I'm wondering...."

I've found new homes for several things of my things...and I've responded to several posts with things I had and wasn't using: a space heater, artwork, fabric and craft supplies. Today there was unusual request: pine needles.

Hmmmm we have pine needles in the neighborhood...and I was certain that the condo owners would be thrilled to have some of them raked up. 

I actually recognized the name....Lori Austill, an encaustic artist I met several years ago when I visited her open studio right around the corner. Long story short...I responded to her post...we talked on the phone...I talked to my neighbors and this afternoon I worked with Lori filling a garbage can full of pine needles for her to use as mulch.

Turns out Lori is having another open house in July...and I'm looking forward to stopping by. I absolutely love that this unusual request led to connecting with an artist I admire.

Lori's encaustic work includes a lot of  yummy colors....I was especially drawn to this piece on on her Instagram Page. It's like a dreamy rainbow landscape.
https://www.instagram.com/loriaustill_wax_painting_art/


And because yesterday was the only day in June I forgot to post a rainbow...this second one is brought to you by Ann B. from Lexington. She is in Rome...and these little rainbow prisms are reflecting off the crystals that are hanging in the lobby of her hotel.

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  1. dotty seiter: now playingJune 26, 2026 at 9:53 PM

    Walked in the door a few minutes ago after way too many hours in the car, the last leg of which included POURING rain and dangerous puddles on 128 but we are home safely and I thank you for the wonderful buy nothing story and your introducing us to pine needle Lori and her encaustic painting!

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    1. MaryAnn ShupeJune 27, 2026 at 7:40 AM

      Oh my.....I hate driving in the rain!!! Glad you made it home safely and that this pine needle story was waiting for you. I loved helping out with this unusual request and look forward to Lori's open studio!

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  2. Judy HartmanJune 27, 2026 at 9:01 AM

    I love the connection you made with Lori on the buy nothing page! Her work is amazing and your rainbows are wonderful! Sunshine here today and I'm planning to get out to enjoy it! Hope you have a great day, MaryAnn!!

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    1. MaryAnn ShupeJune 27, 2026 at 9:10 AM

      Thanks Judy! It was a joyFUL day from start to finish. I hope you enjoy this beautiful day!

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