Fall

It took me a second to get this one but it's a good one!

A Freak Accident

Watermelon Scribble Picnic July 5 2017

So I was peeling a watermelon the other day.  I stuck a large chef's knife into the middle of the fruit and started to slice it open.  It suddenly started to split open, pushing my knife aside in a way  that the pointed tip went toward my stomach.  I tightened my hold on the knife and everything seemed to be okay, but then I wondered 'have I been cut?'  I lifted my t-shirt up above my stomach and sure enough, there was a tiny slice (3/4" or 2 cm) in my belly skin, not enough to draw blood.  The outcome could have been much worse.

And that is my true story adventure for today!

Paint Party Friday - A hot day

Welcome to Paint Party Friday, thanks to Eva and Kristin for always hosting! My piece today is an ACEO on canvas (2 1/2" x 3 1/2") in permanent marker, outlined with a PITT fine point marker. It was inspired by a photo I saw in the newspaper, of a squirrel all tuckered out on a hot day back in the summer.

Well meant advice

Husband M asked me to pick up a case of diet ginger ale while I was at the supermarket. At the cashier this lady behind me politely asked if I knew how they made the aspartame in the diet soda. She said it was from rat poison, that stevia was no better even though it is a natural product. Her advice was to drink green tea instead. I appreciated her advice but I still bought the diet soda.  Do  you drink diet sodas?

Scribble Picnic - Chicken

Welcome to Scribble Picnic! The theme this week is 'Chicken' and I've done a chicken portrait for my ACEO (art card originals and editions) piece on canvas in permanent marker. It measures (2 1/2" x 3 1/2").

Wow, it's October now.

Brunch

Husband M, daughter L and I went out for a nice brunch at a local restaurant the other day. We decided we would celebrate a couple of work awards she recently received and why not add in our upcoming 30th wedding anniversary (Oct 8th)? The restaurant had a lovely fall display at the front entrance (a part of it is pictured above).

Purpose and Meaning

Flower in the Road Drain

Welcome to October!

I was looking at some of my old books thinking wistfully of decluttering somewhat.  I came across this book by David Niven called 'The 100 Simple Secrets of Happy People'.  Mine is the 2001 edition but I think there is a 2006 edition out now.  It is full of tips based on scientific research.  I decided this one is a keeper.  In fact, I think it is time to reread it.  Make realistic comparisons (to those who faced the same challenges you did, not to those who have more), cultivate friendships, unconditionally accept yourself, stuff like that.  Above all, ensure your life has purpose and meaning.