yeah, it's that time . . . .

Ink Report

So many of us . . all around the world . . . spending a month drawing in ink

I imagined hearing a mega-voice calling out "Pens Down!"

Like school testing days.

I learned a lot

may learn about new tools and methods

to try again next year.

Every once in a while I'd go back to a drawing and color it in . . . 

(shhh, don't tell)

 

 Today I picked up a pencil (yay!)

But, i also used a Pitt Artist Pen for the first time (phooey)

perhaps I've gone mad

(giggle)

Okay, I'm off to find "inky" music

for
Tom's Foto Tunes

Jimmy Durante & Harry James
'Inka Dinka Doo'
1944
'Two Girls and a Sailor'

SPIKE JONES:Tchaikovsky Medley

The year of "suddenly."

Now it is "Suddenly" chilly

and will rain heavily for a day or so

It's okay.

My pup and i are happy walking trails

wet or dry

Here's a peek from a Fall Garden Visit

Surely this "Suddenly" 

will cause a new season to display

Last visit I found myself interested in pathways

as you can imagine

in a large, world class botanical garden

there are plenty of pathways

i suppose life is a little like that

but - this thought is too big for me today

 I did stop in a new exhibit.

the people were nice

but

surprised to see me

i was glad to get back outside

(perhaps a story for another day - okay, maybe not 😉)

Thank you for taking time to visit today

see you soon.

love & love.

-g-

Cape Albeon

 Several Times a year I get to visit this village.

Everything about the place is lovely

Especially the people.

It seems tucked away

and special

Always reluctant to leave

and

Look forward to the next invitation.

Your Path - Your Way

Whatever Path You Travel

I Hope You

Sing Loud!

"Sing, Sing, Sing"

Benny Goodman

(song written by Louis Prima) 

Joining Tom's Foto Tunes 

Peaceful

Way back in a corner where the public rarely goes

 is a tiny grove of Dawn Redwood Trees from China

A Peaceful Place 

The Eagles

acoustic - 1994

"Peaceful Easy Feeling"

catching up to Tom's Foto Tunes

"Where Have All The Flowers Gone"

a little color from my sketchbook

joining Tom's Foto Tunes

"Where Have All The Flowers Gone"

Kingston Trio

written by Pete Seeker

 love & love,

-g-

💙

Finding My Rhythm . . .

😊

I get to work really early 

which is perfect

because

when no one else is in the room

I work fast

Nope

I am NOT a "Morning Person"

But, i learned a long time ago

some stuff goes on automatic

like i can Always Sing

I can Always do my work

even in my sleep

giggle

participating in

 Tom's foto tunes

Gershwin - I Got Rhythm

Cheesecake and the Japanese Sandman - giggle

Last week I arrived to "work"

(if anyone could call what i do "work" - giggle)

There was a gift bag on my desk

 piece of cheese cake inside

with a little thingy to keep it cool

My awesome sauce boss had one of those

"i-hope-you-like-cheese-cake" smiles on her face.

When I was ready to leave i was singin' LOUD

and smiling - the all-by-itself-happy kind of smile

And

Just like that

Life got "Good Again."

kindness

what a good thing

Artie Shaw

Japanese Sandman

ps: someone used to say, "it's a small thing."

 

much earlier this year - 

a mean spirited whosie took aim. 

 Lasted days.  

Started to hear

 "don't break the georgy" . . 

wow.  

I once had a t-shirt that said "mean people suck" . . 

whatever.

 

Never, Never, Never Give Up!

Thank you for visiting.

Life has temporarily gotten in the way.

I'll return to blogging soon.

I'm sure of it.

Miss all of you.

love & love,

(name tag - cool, hm?)

Dancers All

Still hot out

Drawing, painting, studying

being happy

Hope you are, too!

love & love,

-g-

New (to me) Music

Golly, life has taken a detour . . . 

This morning I heard new to me music

Nice Way to begin the day . . . 

Tom posted the first group:

then, in learning about the group

other stuff appeared:

Golly, 

NOW I feel like I've "been somewhere"

Got a busy enough day

and

gonna feel refreshed and happy

knowin' there's a nifty-cool world out there.

alternate discoveries workin' for me,

-g-

STOP!

Stop!

(in the name of love)

glee - season 2

glggles

love & love,

-g-

gonna catch up to Foto Tunes

The Garden Song

We are looking forward to garden adventures.

Peter, Paul & Mary

"The Garden Song"

from Peter, Paul & Mommy Too Concert

love & love,

-g-

Catching up to Tom's Foto Tunes

April Waving to May

 It's the first of May.

While i wait for my shoulder to heal . . Thought I'd allow April to Wave to May.

 Colors where there seemed to be none . . . .

 Beauty Everywhere

And

Neighbors have a new bench!

Happy May!

Little Darlin'

 It's been a long cold lonely winter . . . 

(waiting for her walk)

(baby red bud tree)

(sun, sun, sun)

(Crabby Appleton)

(time to go)

"Here Comes The Sun"

Paul Simon & George Harrison 

connecting with Foto Tunes

(Hi, Tom!)

-g-

we'll sing in the sunshine

Finally, a little bit of sun

time for walking adventures

with good friends.

now, it's time to energize the battery on our camera

so we can share the best parts.

 "We'll Sing In The Sunshine"
 (Gale Garnett)
Hoyt Axton
 and the Sherwood Singers

today the pictures come from a blog from long ago - adventure & exploits.

soon we'll be back on track.

yippee!

Just Sayin'

It's really somethin' when you step outside in 13 degree weather

and notice how warm it feels.

giggle

love & love,

-g-

ps - yes, we went for a walk

 

Sometimes Ice Keeps Us Safely Home . . . (safety video)

But, Sometimes the weather clears and we Enjoy!!!!

Yippeee!

Adventures have begun.

love & love,

girl & dog