And, he’s smiling!
Poking a stick into the snow is usually a tactic for locating avalanche victims. This time our neighbor is trying to locate his mail box. To the right is a … Continue reading And, he’s smiling!
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Because I can.
And because my sister is unaware of this blog, and because this is one of my favorite pictures of all time. Isn’t family fun!
Nini
Brat is my mother’s clone, but I take after dad’s mom. Her easel sat next to the dining room table. Mine sits next to the kitchen island. We both revel … Continue reading Nini
Making the Rounds
Boredom drove us to town. And before Rob can choose hotdogs for lunch, I drive him to In-n-Out for burgers. “The usual,” I tell him as I look for a … Continue reading Making the Rounds
Oui ou Non
Croissants are my holy grail. So far, my attempts at the elusive flaky confection of air and butter are more non than oui. I keep trying. The last batch was … Continue reading Oui ou Non
Emerald Bay
From the Bay View Trail up a series of small switch backs. I took the photo a few years back and now it’s the tiniest painting I’ve ever tried. Still … Continue reading Emerald Bay
Rules of Seduction
“Ooh girl, what are you reading?” Demands Tan Suave as he plops down beside Bodacious Barbie on the aft jumpseat. Before she can answer, he flips the cover up and … Continue reading Rules of Seduction
Attitude
Lately, I’ve been thinking I should change my bio. We’ve sold that little cabin and maybe I’m not as curmudgeonly as I use to be. Hah, fat chance! Sometime after … Continue reading Attitude
Crash Test Dummy
“You tried to kill me.” Really, we’re doing this again? I set down a glass of cabernet and stare at my sister. Beamer is at her historical best. “I did not … Continue reading Crash Test Dummy
Yay, Thanks!
I won’t admit I’m watching Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year, or drinking Bailey’s and coffee, in the middle of the day, but I’m not shoveling either. I’m wondering … Continue reading Yay, Thanks!
Snow Dog?
Aw, no. When we sprung Roxy from the pound, and brought her to the cabin, her grateful nature kicked in. As we’d stock firewood, she’d carry logs before bounding into … Continue reading Snow Dog?
North Shore
In progress. Oil on canvas.
I Wish
You a Merry Christmas, a Happy Hanukkah, a Warm and Joyous Kwanzaa. I wish you health in the New Year. Hope instead of hate. Possibilities instead of desperation. We’re so … Continue reading I Wish
Kelly Louise Allen 