I woke on Sunday and noticed a car at the gate, I called to Norm - Go see who's at the gate this early!!  Apparently our son decided to visit (arriving late) and was sleeping in the porch!  First I can't believe how tired I was - the dogs were barking - I assumed it was the weekly nightly bisit from a racoon, bear - soemthing that set the dogs off & I ignored it & went back to sleep.  How nice to find out I was mistaken! YAY!! 

The last time Storm was up we were  digging holes to start the coop!  This time he was meeting the extended family' - lol Chickens and goats!  That was fun!  Goats have a strong sence of smell- they smell everythng I offer before nibbling and often turn their nose up - if not pleased.. I think they can smell 'Storm is family' because they instantly  took to him, let him pat them and were curious about him.  Goats are social yet skittish and althogh we can pat them, we've not been able to pick them up & you need to - to cut nails, care for them properly if hurt.. Storm made it look easy.  The chase funny,  once he had them they rested in his arms & didnt even put up a fuss, it was really amusing!
Just like the chickens when you pick them up - they just  sit there.  It went really well & I have some fun photos - I've already started the next of Storm & Sativa on a wodden panel.

We went for a family HIKE! The girls LOVED IT, us too.  It was a personal foray dream, the trails hardly disturbed & literally covered with mushrooms, you could not walk 3 feet without seeing one.  I couldn't even take photos of all the mushrooms or it would have taken forever..
The mosquitos! OH MY - nasty little bloodsuckers,they LOVE me. If I stopped they attacked.  Other than that is was a great hike, the dogs all dog tired, us too.
Rhubarb is the closest restaurant to us - we decided to have take-out & it too was fantastic! 
What a perfect way to end Sunday & visit.   Storm had to head back that night -  it was a short but  fun filled adventure.  

Storm also treated me to a lovely lunch at Boshkong brewery & restaurant in Minden & we and caught up on a few things.  Mom stuff, mostly.  I am grateful he is so busy during these times, he is too.  What a wonderful surprise visit.  Time to paint- what a beautiful day in the highlands.

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So theatres are open..  hmmm  
Will you go to the movies and sit in the dark with others? Possibly with someone who has covid? Possibly risking your health for a movie & popcorn? I guess we all have to make choices.  It's not my business what others choose - frankly, I don't care.   I am watching the USA - that's enough to keep me here.  Watching Netflix and goats. ;)

I like orange kitties...  maybe I'll get one, now that Bird is not longer with us.
I never wanted to take the chance before.
I painted this up in smoke cat a couple of days ago - just to paint... & then I heard of an orange kitten looking for a new home!   Hmmm - will this kitty be waiting for me?
Let's see...  if it's still available I'll go get it today.  Will this smoke image turn into the real deal? If so I might paint a donkey next - LOL !  Just joking. No donkeys needed.
If not, I'll wait patiently for the next little life waiting to enter our lives, there always room to help one more.  I won't go out and buy a kitten but if one need s home - I'll provide it.

Charles Schults said "...artist block is for amatures."
With all that is before us from God - how can we ever 'NOT, be inspired?
Currently, I am painting my goats.
Intentionally trying to paint myself happy - imagining a joyfull visual & focusing on it.

I'm sure that man that asaulted 3 people and died was dealing with more than 'mask stress',  poor old guy :(  73 years old & this is how  he wil be remembered.  The phone turned off, no news.. the gate is closed, no visitors.  

I'm done with humans for a bit (too many are struggling - I hope not to add to the overall 'mood' will focus on calming the mind & twitch & joy.   My new painting makes me smile... I smiled the moment I saw it in the studio this morning.  I paint so much - I can sometimes forget - what's on the easel! lol    Today it was a nice suprise  to see Indica & Satia- out in the pen & on the canvas.  I'll be watching goats & chickens & blackberries ripen & waiting for all the tiny miracles all around to develop.  

Have you seen (Netflix) the mini docuseries on the Drug war?
It is an eye opener- Please watch.   I get excited thinking canada will decriminalize drug possession for personal sue. Finally.  I admire the woman who is in the series - what a rock star. I've been learning about the war on HUMANs, disguised as the war on drugs for over 10 years now, but it's been going on MUSH longer - used to imprison many - wrongfully.
For doing something countless do.. (but don't get caught)  how about you?   

With TLC & THC
​Georgia

All creatures great & small...
I've added the signage for the Chicken Coop - The Zen Hen Den is official'.  I've even painted everyones names - it's just got to go up on the fence.  As creatures pass, we will put the plaques on the back off the coop wall to remind us of all who have graced us with their presence... & eggs.   Ive got eggs. at least 2 a day. These leghorn are egg machines. 
I love the chickens - it's entertaining to watch them and their personalities emerge.  
Gloria is my favourite, this  black beauty chases chipmunks with a vengeance. Have a good look at her long graceful legs - those nails- yes, easy to see Tiny Raptors live here.
The coop is finished but  Norm decided, the Goat need a barn of their own- almost done, it will open to the same pen but give the goats a place more comfortable and safe & warm for the winter that we all know is coming. 

This weather is brutal on my TN & arthritis- I feel as though I broke my thumb today & it's no fun. Yesterday the  Trigeminal Neuralgia  was so powerful I walked around all day with one eye contracted shut 90% in intense pain , so much so- 'I am' amazed, at my own capacity to deal with this shit on a daily basis.  I thank God- I ask for strength every morning & throughout the day.
Regrettably & commonly (for countless others), when in pain - other issues set me 'Off' .
Off to the point I went to bed in the afternoon - physically & mentally exhausted from watching the ETHNIC cleansing that we are ALL witnessing - going on in the USA - NOW.  Tell me that's  not what  is happening  and I'll tell you :
OPEN YOUR FUCKING EYES or stick your head back in the sand. Your choice. 
Who is dying in the USA - minorities, black & hispanic (women more than men) - those still FORCED to work.  For the almighty american $$$ Disney opening up  in Florida as it's the current epicentre?  GREEDY fucking Mickey.. will help you ride to your deaths faster - hop on the ride of a lifetime.  Priorities.
 
Stupid is as stupid does...  but to catch covid @ a theme park- essentially means you actually $$ pay for covid-19...   Stupid is AS stupid does. I hope it was worth the ride.

​ Naps are good for mental health, especially when feeling overwhelmed.
Chicken & goats are keeping us grounded & busy - especially when Sativa gets her head stuck in the chicken bucket. Hobbies are good.  Working on yourself' is good - visiting theme parks during a pandemic...   you get what you pay for.

Fuck Disney world - all they are  showing the rest of the world is they care only about the profits.  I'm blown away thinking about  Florida now & how it always represented the best of the USA  when I was young & naive.   Back to focusing only own health & wellness - back to chickens & goats.  All creatures great & small, the Lord God made US all.
​This includes alligators and humans, Florida.

New cat & cannabis art next &  another  editorial.
with TLC & THC Georgia

We have our designated farm chores.  I get up and let everyone OUT, when Foghorn starts shouting "Rise & SHINE!!!".  I open the chicken door, I open the goat door (yes, that's new)  all the dogs follow to pee.   All loose - I return for my first coffee -then, I make the chickens breakfast. They LOVE cream of wheat sprinkled with hemp and a tiny bit of whatever fresh fruit. Norm gets up usually an hour later, he gets his coffee & we go out again. 

​Norm puts the animals to bed, the first night he was chasing chickens, the goats refused to get out from under the coop so, there they slept. The next day we sealed the goat area in- so we don't have to worry about bears or other attacking them at night. It was last minute but has worked out absolutely fantastic.  It's like a movie.  All the animals GO to bed on their own already - so easily, it shocks us.  The chickens go in the coop and roost-  Norm counts them and locks up.  The goat run around to the door underneath the pen and run in! He locks them in and all is good..  Who knew - not us. We've laughed in amazement at these creatures.  It's proving to really be, the zen den.  We have 2 chairs and we sit & watch & laugh, mostly. Like when Sweet Sativa climbed up the chicken walk and right thru that small door!   Then a chicken came out, then she came out,  then Ginger!  lol  
Ginger - if we let let would live in the coop,  I have to go and physically remove her.
 
It's been a full time job for weeks & now we get to sit & enjoy, that we do!  Yesterday sitting there in silence- just enjoying the moment- we looked around and realized EVERY creature was lying down around us. Every chicken.  Every dog, every goat. Everyone was happily zen, listening to the birds in the heat of the afternoon.  I've never felt mentally healthier or at peace.  Thank you Lord.

I am choosing to stay home !  why leave this Eden?
Norm understands & is o.k. to go.  for the basic grocery run & of course to the lumberyard.
What's not good for mental health,  this mass mask manipulation & confusion - on or off, bull.  Mandatory when in public spaces is mandatory. A large family of tourists  (all you had to  do was watch & listen for a moment to know they were tourists) was walking along haliburton going into stores- not one with a mask. I thought I wonder, where they are from.. what does it matter?  We have no control over others, especially not strangers.  Will our number start o shoot up again like the USA? lets hope not.
The DONkey still in charge, still says it's FAKE news. Is he done yet?  According to the news - anyone can run now- since the bar has been set so high by the current occupant.. yikes. No wonder my Americans friends seem a bit  more 'stressed', these days.  I feel sorry for the USA - which is providing the rest of the world with the impression, it doesn't care about itself  OR each other.   SELF LOVE is key...  they appear to have very little.
Selfish... seems to be more accurate.

Why take a chance?  If they suggest wearing a mask - wear a mask or stay home.
The cartoon is exactly what we said to each other out waiting in LONG lines for stuff we don
t really NEED. Forget that.
Wear a mask & decrease your chances of catching a deadly virus or don't and gamble with your life or the lives of your friends and family. That's the most selfish part...  Those who don't give a crap about others - Like the president of the USA, Eh.  To throw a July 4th celebration ? How many lives dead?

I choose to stay home so I don't see some with & some without I choose self love if I DO go out & WEAR a mask- for others as much as myself. There nothing we 'NEED' that's more important than our health - physical or mental.  Norm is loving the farm- it's obvious & he has built a tiny Eden for our beasts.... changing as the animals let us know  what to change. 
We have no time to wallow or worry, our animals are teaching us much.  & when we have free time- I paint & he builds - what ever he wants.  
​Life is wonderful & both of us are happier than we've been - this is how it's suppose be. Amen & thank you.

The goats are bleeting now, "come out & hang out!!!  It's irresistible.  
I posted a really cute vid on IG & am posting it on the official 'ZEN HEN DEN' page.  Have peek if interested.   Have a lovely hot Canadian day!  It's too hot for a mask- stay home. lol 

With THC & TLC
Georgia 

Chickens!  They are good for my mental  health - I leaped out of bed with my new alarm clock at 4:33 - lol  got dressed & ran out to open the chicken door & then that rooster - stayed in until the sun came up 5:30 -lol! Got me - first day.  
I  love them!  

Foghorn Leghorn is my rooster - come on- you must have guest that! I'm only having the one rooster.. when I named him, while sittinging the pen with Norm - I said  (in my Foghorn Leghorn voice) "Hey Boy! I said... Hey Boy - you like that name Foghorn?!" & he ran over to me and we both burst out laughing.  Ginger chasing Gloria (my all black Chicken)  is sure to lose weight- it's very amusing - She doesn't have a chance.  Henny & Penny are Foghorn's ladies...   who knew Chickens would bring so much joy? Me.  
No eggs yet - but lots of laughter.  Norm had the roost in, just in time -  I went out this a.m. and there is Foghorn looking at me from the shelf! & only Gloria was on the roost.
I have CHICKENS!!!

Planning, research, shopping, building, approving, youtubing - oh my  yes, this has been great for my mental health- who has time to wallow when we've got work to do?  Missing Bird this past week was exceptionaly difficult, Gloria let me pat her this morning,  she closed her eyes & I could tell she trust me already... so, that was nice. Happy to have birds.

I've not had time to think - Covid, Trump or racism - which is good because it was really starting to get me down. What the flock is wrong with the USA?  Do they not understand PANDEMIC?    I don't know, but YES - I am very grateful for my chinckens - I've been out taking photos all morning and start my first Foghorn painting today.  Chickens are work too - work I am grateful for, who wants to sit ont he sofa and eat bonbons & watch TV- NOT me - that is NOT living... it's watching.  Waiting for triggers - that control the mind -if they can.
I had a trigger - listening to Canoe radio the other day, usually a segment that shares short stories (which I alwasy enjoy) had a  incredibly judgemental statement about swearing and how you are less of a person IF you swear...  more or less- WOW.  Fuck that.  Again, just an opinion - but who needs those seeds planted?  Why judge someone for swearing- are there NOT far more serious crimes being commited than saying 'Fuck'... yes there fucking are. I went from being in a great mood with a list to do - and went blank after that 'short talk'... I realized why & how it effected me and made up my mind to NOT let it.  
I have chickens to look after, watch & paint.  
What will you focus on - afterall you are in control...

I hear Foghorn calling! Time to rock that rooster with a portrait! lol
 The best thing for mentsl HEALTH is focusing on a new passion - it doesn't have to be chickens- PICK something and become better at it- more knowledgable about it- Your brain will thank you.

Bwaaaak Bwaaak!  
​xox

I'm so happy I have chickens to think about.  Norm wakes up to the sound of: Bwawkkk
Baaaawwwkk Bak bawwwwkkkk!  We don't have the chickens yet - it's me, learning chicken speak. hee hee  Up at sunrise  to let the chickens out (I want to be ready) and  excited to start the day, another gift from God.   I'd venture many people do not see each day as a gift lately, let alone from God.  
Do you think Trump 'inspects the bunker' - yes, to see how comfortable his bed will be & instal the GOLD toilet - as just outside others are being murdered in the streets. - Arrrrgh.. on to the chickens.

Better yet- on to the visit from Storm!  When I told him we were building a chicken coop he said he was coming up to help! Oh my God...  finally. Yes, I was excited! Instantly a weight had lifted that was getting heavy & thank you Lord for the lesson.  Many will never see family again after this is all over due to a germ. The dogs were so happy, Norm was thrilled & I was  happily content. My tiny family complete for a bit.  Bird was happy! Everyone was missing Storm. I get emotional thinking about it so... cock- a - doodle-doooooooooo!! 

3 chickens!! This for 3 chickens.. lol  the work the measuring and Storm lifiting out huge rocks (many had to be jackhammered) out of 4 feet deep holes,  in poured rocks & cement so the coop can be lifted, dry and safe from all predators! It's being insulated as I type.  In Canada after witnessing last winter - the coop better be warm. Metal roof, insulated and vented. & it must match the house complete with window box!  I do not want to use a heat lamp heres hoping... maybe more chickens will keep them warmer? Hmmmmmm
Giggling now - I wonder  (covid or no covid) if Storm will visit again - all he did was WORK. "Plant this please..."  "move this please.. "  "give me a hand with..."  and that was in between helping his dad. & he cooked!  Luckily, he is no stranger to work and said he really misses us and enjoyed every moment.  I went to sleep each night  in peace - this place is so peaceful.
We joked about all the 'kittens I found on the side of the road' over the years and my 3 chickens "ladies" might grow a bit.   The dogs are being trained already to walk around the coop as I chat with imaginary chickens.  Bwak Bwaaaaak...  

It was so good to 'see' Storm.  We did not hug as much & we we're all still cautious...   Oh no Norm & Storm right away Purple nurpled & I started laughing. Initiated by dad! lol Spending all weekend outside in the heat and having the air flow thru here, Storm slept out int he fresh air- Daisy too & she loved it!  She never left his side - huge smile on her face.

 I have a new appreciation for moms who have their sons go off to war.
To miss them & fear they might get sick, (visa-versa) as we all have done across the planet the past few months. Worried about protests and violence. We all agreed we don't think this would happen in Canada. We say "sorry" to each other for bumping into each other.
I am thankful for the time he was here & the help with the "The Ritz Coopton"...   
Time to get to the coop.. & painting and gardening and chickens!!

​We are experiencing serious internet and bell issues with the weather the past few days- let's hope it's just the weather, the internet service & bell  have been the only 2 constant frustrating issues since moving in.  I can't believe Explorenet gets paid more than we paid Rogers for providing a fraction of  the service. Oh well - more time to paint & explore.
​I'll only be posting images the next few days.

We were out and about on the weekend to check out the Enchanted Forest at Abby Gardens- what a cool premise for tiny beings! It is truly a creative place  & I hope to brighten it up a bit.. this pandemic thing tho has interrupted - everything.
Nothing was as easy as it once was- grocery shopping for example is a chore I don't enjoy - walk this way ( people not following)... people getting impatient, some in masks, most not.. arguing in the parking lot,  before we even got out of our vehicle we watched a man & women yelling at each other over masks or lack of & distance at the grocery store.
​
Norm & I both noticed something else & it's quite a conundrum - we want to go out to encourange the local economy (as being promoted on the local radio station - constantly), we are keeping busy - building. BUT the treatment on the weekend was...  messed up.
One store (hardware) had an employee OBVIOUSLY SICK - hacking in her mask- WTF? Who cares IF it's NOT COVID!? The Mind says- YIKES.  Other employees - some in masks some not - were 'not' helpful...  I watched some who avoided customers and I don't blame them.   I guess THEY MUST work & some are clearly STILL Not comfortable with that.
 
Another store we went into to buy material & other items - the woman SNAPPED at us, yelling across the store - "I'll need to cut that!!!" accompanied with a dirty look -  Yes, I am aware you might be asked to provide SERVICE.
If you have a problem tell me at the door and I'll happily KEEP out.
Again - yet another business - unlike others..  you can only step in the door and look from there only.  Not happening, my brain struggles with normal shopping trips -I admit -  I can't do it... it creates anxiety and I just want OUT.
So - so much for supporting the local economy.  It's one thing to spend your money but to spend it on blatant shitty service & insults - cowabunga.  I'll stay home & save money.

I get it- BUT what I DO not get it allowing it to happen- if your employees are NOT happy - figure something out because I'll tell you - the ONE store- we will never go in again.  & I know I'm not alone... who would?  Why would you give business to someone who treats you badly? I understand it's difficult times- but not wise to take it out on your CUSTOMERS. Am I wrong?  It was not just the one store- it was MOST of them.
Our business lost for good. Covid or no covid- You don't yell at customers for no reason.  

We did stop in to Haliburton breweries (not yet fully functional) & the service thankfully, was friendly & enjoyable - so much so I picked up a Ukulele.  Time to teach my brian something new- of course I had to paint it first! It's made by Flight - so I painted 'Flight.  
I'm excited to try- it might be difficult with fingers that don't bend, still I'll try.
I enjoyed painting this so much I'm picking up another- the idea already imagined.   
I do think they can open the patio as of this FRIDAY.
I encourage to visit if you can - it's a neat place.  Halliburton Brewery

What NEW hobby would you like to teach your brain?


With TLC & THC
​Georgia

Covid Surcharge - or tax... ?  Phhhhhhbt!
If I visit a business & they charge me a 'covid surcharge' or tax I will turn around & leave without my purchase.   Are you kidding me?  
Business owners better think twice.   Did I create this pandemic?
Am I responsible for making others sick or closing your business??      HELL NO.
I have been shopping (carefully with a mask) trying to support my community - take out from several places so everyone gets a bit..  yes WE are ALL in this together but if you think you are going to make me pay for 'it',  guess again.
To chage people extra because YOU are a business owner, lets face it therefore you must be  better off than MOST... if you own your own business..  am I wrong?  
WHY punish your CUSTOMERS who ARE ALSO infact, struggling.  
Nope. Don't do it!
Not only that.. actions will remember, long after covid is complete.

Will covid ever be complete? I WAS so proud of Canada until I saw photos for all the selfish
that decided it was a great day to hang out at a park in record numbers. I didn't see anyone over 50 in the photos.. perhaps the older are wiser.  Probably just more afraid of dying.

Covid-19 $$$ - have you applied? It appears there is money for all. I did not apply, I am grateful to God for all I have and know others need it more than I do.  I asked a friend tho if she's applied, I KNOW she needs the help as she is in a wheel chair. NO- the disabled are not being helped in covid times. NOT only that but she IS in a wheelchair (MUST be) and NOW, wheel trans says she can't bring anyone to help her get groceries!!!   What a fucking joke - she is wearing a mask, has to ride an elevator, can't get around or stay away from others 6 feet, like most of us.  YET, look at all those COVID IDIOTS in the park.  I have NO doubts many applied - got money and DON'T NEED IT.  She WHO NEEDS the help cant get fucking help!?  already living below the poverty line.  Now that YOU have read this  please mention it to someone.. it needs attention - OR we are NOT 'in this all together.' 
 
​Finally, a friend I've know about 2 decades on social media only  & become snail mail pals too, has had a battle with cancer like no other and she is a fucking warrior. Over the years I've watched this woman run marathons, LOVE her hubby -it made me jealous at times, work hard, support others who had cancer before she did, made gifts for many people including me, christmas ornaments.. she is so thought & kind a couple of years ago we decided to meet- I invited them to visit...    Recently, she did not go to the hospital due to cover fears  and now her cancer has reappeared -  I can't even.   :(
She's not doing well... so for all you - all over the world who want to hang out in a park  because your bored and don't give a fuck for others safety - YOU are slapping my friend who IS fighting for her life in the face and I am not happy about it.  FUCK COVID!!!  
And all of you who are behaving selfishly in these times.. do you understand how karma works?  

                                       Stupid is as stupid does. ` Forest Gump

We can't even bury our dead with more than five people. 
Pondering primates in mushroom cap caps are more intelligent that most of us.

Georgia

Bill.. the wood guy.  I like Bill & asked if I could paint him shortly after meeting him.  Occassionally, I see people and just want to paint them, that's what rund through my brain.
   
Bill delivered wood before Norm arrived, as our first year living here (with a wood stove), it ws an education, he was alwasy interesting and an enjoyable visit - I became grateful with each visit and an education of  those incredibly "nipply" mornings we had!  It was a deal too!  Delivered to the door- actually it was placed right in my porch! I've no doubts if I asked him to load it in the house he would have. He gave me a few buring tips too- I was flying thru the stuff as if, it grew on trees...     oh.  ;)

    Bill was interesting & easy to talk to and easier to crack a smile' - his face displayed years of cracking that smile' when we met, he also seemed to 'think before he replied' - a trait, I usually don't see with Norm..   Ahem.    hee hee
Bill was fun to paint & I took the photo so, I captured just the right energy I wanted.
He visited a few times over the winter keeping me & my girls warm with the wood and a friendly smile. ;)  Bill is much more than the wood guy' as many people are up here- "jacks of all trades" you have to be - to survive.  
Even more important in such... hmmm...creative times.
I look forwrd to seeing more of Bill, even if he doesn't bring wood.

I was hit by the pandemic... I 'tried' to order art supplies from DeSerres. SIGH  everything, EVERYTHING. Temporiraily unavailable....   yikes.    O.k., third world problems I know, but not something I am use to. Interesting. makes me appreciate EVERYTHING just a bit more.
It won't stop me from painting! God will provide the supplies I need - I certinally have the inspiration.  A local artist - Harvey Walker - (in Carnarvon! lol)  parted with some of his- I am thrilled and can't admit as I would have done the same, so a gentleman & an artist. hee hee.. I have decided to paint the next portrait already! For me!
For mothers day! The love of my life, whom - I am missing too much.
He's busy growing - a usual.  I'm grateful to all who continue to work to provide for others during these times. Give thanks!!  

I don't know about you but I'd curb my meat consumption... for a little while.
Vegans just might rule the eatch- as the rest get sick from contanimated MEAT..
"Know your meat"  &  "Cancelled",  " Stay back!"  New slogans for 20202  :D 
I can't be the only one who's mind, this is crossing.   Education & SOAP - saves.

Wash your hands & Keep your distance!  I'm going out now to stroll for new mushrooms!
Tomorrow is a day of sunshine & 17! Forest to explore! Weeeeeeee!
Namaste !  < the new NOW. 

With TLC & THc
Georgia 

Below... Luckily for me - Lucs brew - (terrific kombucha!!)  has a very paintable box! 
That's what I did yesterday (& drink Kombucha -maple ginger- yum..)  and ponder portraits.    Back to it! 

Pondering death...  difficult not to.
I start with death...
I am tired from not sleeping well.  We are both so tired we pass out at about 9:30.  
We wake up several times during the evening - I think it's pandemic (symptom) related as it was not happening before..  It is an o.k. problem to have, considering the death count.
I also have new lighting that goes off' when raccoons & bears visit my back deck..
so far so good.. no more bears.  ;D  Just me, in the morning from the raccoons.
 
I can't keep up with all the art as I'm outside creating art too the past 2 lovely days.
Self isolation has never been easier.  Norm and I are getting MUCH accomplished! 
He made today 'homemade apple cider for us to enjoy this evening.  Our path of woodchips is comlete and looks... like a path you want to take!  The dogs are enjoying this life as much as we are and don't wander- I think they get it now..
It's just the start.  In between I create art. If I'm not too tired.  
I don't even think of a  studio - I get quite a bit accomplished in my tiny studio  & I need only go outside to explore Gods greatest creation - Earth- soon it's mushroom season - birth! 

I'm designing & (were creating) a NEW  'Private sign' for the end of the driveway,  Bumble is going to a new home with his little friends.. More on that soon.  I am excited to start- it's going to be a 'BIG project!  Below is the finished portrait of the baby I painted, she was so cute - the moment I saw her with her, little chubby fists clutched as though she was holding  butterfly I had to paint her. He parents are pleased.  She can let me know in a few years. lol 
She is a new human..   birth!  
Thank God babies, plants.. birds and bees are all still being born.
 Give Thanks!!!

With TLC & THC
​Georgia