{this moment}

{this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.

If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for all to find and see.

Inspired by Soulemama

  

Have a happy (and yummy) weekend!

Main Street, U.S.A.

I didn't grow up in a small town.

Where I live now used to be a small town, especially if you hear about what it was like when my grandmother lived there as a young person.  It's grown into more of a suburb now...and the growth seems to be never-ending.  For the most part I'm not complaining but I do like to visit the quaint 'Main Streets' of the nearby small towns.  They are usually beholden to some fine treasures.  Whether it be a country cookin' diner, a flea market or a tiny coffee shop such as Scoops and Grinds.

My friend and neighbor Jane and I had some catching up to do the other day and that place sure is becoming a favorite of ours.  Ice cream and coffee?  I think so.  I've even had an informal little craft night gathering there before because I love it so.

 

Here is a rendering of mine of the shop.  It's a work in progress.  I will post a photo when it is complete.

Oh and here's my cutie pie lunch date Jane:

Full of love

"Be Mine" by Amanda Chea (Valentine gift for her husband)

I used to sneer about the idea of Valentine's Day.  It just felt like a day to make lonely people feel bad about themselves.  But now I don't see it that way.  And its not because I'm no longer lonely.  Although being on this side of things is what made me see the world a little bit differently.  Today is about love.  And not just romantic love.  Everyone deserves it.  Everyone needs it.  We all have the ability to learn to love the one standing next to us, the ones different from us, the ones we may have given birth to, the ones far away in another land that we haven't ever and won't ever meet.  So even if all you share with someone today is a passing smile, I hope that you are reminded what love is, what it should be and how it can be shared.  Even in the small ways.

{this moment}

{this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.

If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for all to find and see.

Inspired by Soulemama

  

Have a happy weekend!

C'est fini...finally.

I thought I would share this painting that I just finished.  It might not be everyone's cup of tea but this is what I love these days in painting.  I started this when I was pregnant with Molly and like many other things when you have a baby, got put on the back-burner.

Well, the mood finally struck and I found the time (thanks to a lovely sitter I can't say enough good things about!) and now she is complete.  My husband is glad...he's been gently nudging me to finish this for awhile now.

I'm learning to appreciate abstract art a lot more these days.  The freedom it gives you.  The fun and experimentation.  You can just let your mood guide you. 

Well, finishing this painting opened up the floodgates to a whirlwind of painting and creativity so I imagine I will be sharing more artwork soon enough.