Sunday Sketches - Lilac

Welcome to Sunday Sketches! This piece is based on a photo I took of a pretty scene of lilac trees blossoming over a fence. It's done with my permanent colouring markers on cardstock (4 1/2" x 6 1/2").

Sooner rather than later

The lilac trees are blooming everywhere! I may paint my photo above.

My daughter's friend recently experienced the loss of her boyfriend's father in his early fifties. She is a frugal person at 25 years old, works long days in a good job and is debt free. She experienced an epiphany of sorts. She thought, what's the point of working herself to death and wasting her life when it could be gone in moment. As a result she is taking as much time off and vacation that she can and has decided to do more travelling now rather than later. Maybe she is right, usually people in their fifties have these thoughts, so she is well ahead in her thinking.

Another friend of my daughter's recently quit his job at 30 years old after working for many years, to stay at home with his young children. His wife has a good job making a lot more money and he felt it was the best decision for his growing family. Could this be a trend for the younger generation, seeking quality of life sooner rather than later?

It is Time

oops, my post went out late this afternoon, I forgot to set the time when I pre-posted.

Spotted over the fence:

My sister has decided it is time to apply for my mom to go to a long term care home. My mom shares a house with them and she is well taken care of.  They are feeling the strain of her care as she needs help with most things. The application process can take years so it is a delicate question of timing. You go on a waiting list but if there is an opening she has to go or else you are put at the bottom of the list. We will be going on a tour of our first choice home early next week. It will be a new stage of life and learning for us all.