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Work Work Work
I like my work. Just thought I'd mention that.Here is recent commission which I finally mailed off yesterday: I like small portrait commissions like this, projects I can do in an afternoon or two. Most of my projects ar… -
Words for Me
Here I sit, clutching a cup of mochatonix like a lifeline. Mochatonix is a hot, vitamin, energy-boosting drink I have been sipping for years now. I'm disgruntled though, because it appears I may have grown too used to it… -
Random Pictures and Variousness
I'm missing Hannah.It's always somewhat stressful having company, the disruption to the daily routine. But the company of dear friends is worth any extra stress. And Hannah is one of those people with whom it is very eas… -
Canoeing and Paintings and Various Things
Allison and I went canoeing this afternoon.We had the option of going to see Prince Caspian with everyone after church . . . but as much as I want to see that movie, the idea of sitting in a dark movie theater for the be… -
The Blessings of Having a Hannah
I am enjoying the blessing that is Hannah these days.Sorry to swipe her from you, Esther, but God knew that I needed her for a little while!For one thing, she has taught me how to use my camera, so now I can take and dow… -
New, Red, Little, and Mine!
I have a new car.I think I'm going to call it the "Nannie Mobile" because I'm so used to referring to my car as the "Granny Mobile," and this seems to make sense to me.It isn't the most fun thing in the world to try to f… -
Heartbreak
I'm sure there is something in this world more achingly heartbreaking than gesso-ing over a failed painting . . . .At the moment, I can't think what that might be.But it sooths the heartbreak that this painting was truly… -
More Adventures in the Kitchen of Anne Elisabeth
Lessons I've learned through my recent baking endeavors.1. Cookies don't bake as fast when you don't turn the oven on.2. Cookies bake all too thoroughly if you leave them in ten minutes extra.3. Cookies never look as pre… -
Dulcet Sounds of Home
Don't you love those soft, spring mornings, when you awaken to a bright and cheerful world?SCREEEEEEEEEECH! RRAAAAOWWAAAAA RRRAAARRRR! REEEEEEEEEEK! HISSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!AE (calling from her room): "Good morning, Charity… -
More than Gold
I learned that a professor of mine from Grace died on Tuesday. I didn't know he was sick, so it came as a shock.This professor was a good friend of mine. I always called him "Professor," and he always called me, "Student…
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