Pink Roses

Happy Saturday!  The weather has turned cooler, fall-like.

Yesterday I was tempted to buy some lovely pink roses for myself at the store.  Then I decided I didn't really need cheering up!  Before I knew it I was donating $2 to a good charity at the cashier.  Later that evening, a canvasser knocked on my door soliciting donations for people with physical disabilities.  I thought, why not?  Then I thought of the $8 rose bouquet I didn't buy and decided it was better use of the money donating to these worthy charities.  I did get a tax receipt for the latter donation.


I also have this to share today. Do you have this problem? I usually don't worry about it, thinking the match will show up sooner or later!  That statement seems to have a double meaning, lol.

Paint Party Friday - Beverwijck

For Paint Party Friday, I'm featuring a piece called 'Beverwijck', inspired by an early New York Dutch Settlement in the 1600s.  I also incorporated a Rose of Sharon plant in the foreground that I have used in a few previous pieces.  I added some clouds to complete the painting.  Acrylic on textured blue cardstock (12" x 12").

Homemade Strawberry Jam

Before my daughter L went back to school, she brought us some homemade strawberry jam she had helped her boyfriend's mom make. It's yummy!  It's that preserving time of year.  I've never made jam for preserving, L says it's easy...but I am worried I may not sterilize properly.

Pickled Golden Beets

My friend S brought me some pickled golden beets the other day, I was delighted as I loved them fresh. So I can use these in salads or whatever.

We walked by a Farmer's Market recently and this man had black Russian radishes and green radishes on sale, which I had never seen before, have you?  He also had regular radishes and lots of other vegetable goodies.

Cute Halloween Deco

Congrats to Rafael Nadal for winning the US Open last night! He won about $3 million dollars in prize money, but for him, it must be the thrill of the victory itself.

I took my mom to the dentist yesterday. She has to take antibiotics about an hour before she goes since she is a heart patient. It's to prevent bacteria from infecting the heart.

I saw this in the stores recently and thought it was cute! No, I didn't buy it.

Happy Monday

I just have a photo of a beautiful weed 'arrangement' I noticed on the sidewalk while walking the other day. One of my sisters was not impressed with this, she said she fights with them too much in her garden.  Happy Monday!

I noticed in the newspaper that Lego sales are up 13% due to them targetting girls. I found that interesting, good for them!

Sunday Sketches - The Squirrel

It's the time of year when the squirrels and chipmunks are scurrying around with their nuts, scampering up trees. I saw this squirrel in the road the other day and was inspired to paint him amidst some decorative grasses. He was holding a nut. It's an acrylic (6" x 6") on cardstock. Enjoy your Sunday!

Linking to Sunday Sketches, thanks to Alexandra for always graciously hosting.