It’s been a while since I wrote my last post. It’s been really busy around here but I had a really good summer and would love to say I’m ready for winter however that would not be true. My garden is just about ready – all the leaves are raked and put in bags. The grass is almost clear – clear enough that the remaining leaves won’t hurt it during the winter. My car is ready – winter tires are on and the winterizing has been done. So if I can get my garden ready for winter and my car ready for winter why can’t I get myself ready?

I’m working on it. This winter I hope to relax and enjoy the season. I’m not an outdoorsy type but a good walk always makes me feel better. Last winter I must admit I vegged but this year I’m working on my painting and writing. I find it relaxing and gratifying and given the state of the economy and all the worries surrounding us these days we all need to find a relaxing outlet. So mine is painting. I have my easel set up, my water colors ready, my brushes are just waiting to be used and I’m really looking forward to getting down to some evenings and weekends of relaxing creativity.

I just might put some of my paintings on my blog.