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Journal 52: Friendship

Thoreau noted that, ‘the language of friendship is not words, but meanings’. This is a frustrating quote for me to think about, as I am not a great friend in many ways: I don’t remember...

Necronomicon Art Journal Project: Massive Reconstruction

So. Turns out that not all paper is watercolor friendly, no matter the poundage.  I did not know this when I bought the art journal I started to transform into my very own Necronomicon.  I think I may have...

Necronomicon Art Journal: Shub -Niggurath

The procrastination is over, for the moment, and I have finally created another piece for the NAJ.  This weeks entry is Shub -Niggurath, the Black Goat of the Woods with a Thousand Young.  How’s that for...

Souper Sunday: Leftover Pot Roast and Barley Soup

After a nice mid-morning snack of leftover pot roast, I found I still had a little over a cup of meat left with no more veggies.  Never wanting to waste, I decided to use the meat in a beef and barley soup...

Butter-Steamed Brussels Sprouts

This year we have a new addition to give thanks for at our holiday table:  butter-steamed Brussels sprouts.  Now, I get it, many feels that they are gross or bitter or otherwise yuck.  Brussels sprouts are...

Sketchy: Pen, Ink and Watercolor

Sketchy is the newest of my series.  I think I like to do things in series, it makes me comfortable.  Linking your learning shows progress over time and that leads to feelings of accomplishment and achievement...

Roadtripping: Exploring Michigan

A.D. and I have a weird little habit:  We collect the state magnets for each state we travel and keep them on the refrigerator.  It functions as a bit of fun as well as a reminder of where we need to travel...

Tourist in My Own Town: Corning Museum of Glass

As I shared last week, I have decided that I need to be a tourist in my own town  and this week, A.D., Ashley and I went to the Corning Museum of Glass in Corning, NY.  I had a blast and learned more about...