I know, I know. I’m hippy-dippy. I’m such a dork. I’m too danged happy. I’ve heard all this and more, and it makes no difference. Today is Leap Day, and I am so friggin’ overjoyed I…
The Really Big Show
Oscars tonight. I’ll be watching, as I’ve done every year since I was a kid. I won’t lie – going into this year’s Oscars has felt like a bit of a let-down. I’ve seen all 8 of…
Behind the Curtain – Session 2
This painting, while based on a photo I took in London, will not be photo-real. I sometimes aim for that with architectural paintings, but I’m going for something looser this time. Something a bit more suggestive. And that’s…
Sewing Machine
This is a Hello Kitty sewing machine. I’ve been a little sewing machine myself lately. (See what I did there?) I’m working on a costume and I’m winging it like nobody’s business. And did I mention there’s a…
The Broad Museum – Downtown Los Angeles
A couple of weeks ago I was fortunate to visit downtown L.A.’s The Broad museum (pronounced Brode – with a long o). I say I was fortunate because I was. For while entrance to the museum is free,…
The Parts I Hate
I just read this lovely post by Elizabeth Gilbert. I won’t go into its particulars, as she covers the territory so beautifully and sweetly and funnily that I needn’t add a thing. But can I just say…
Almost Perfect
You ever have one of those nights where the stars align? Where you find yourself with plans to beat all plans? Over the weekend, Mister and I went to dinner at a less than a year…
Dream Time
The other night I dreamed that Mister and I went to McDonalds (which we never do). As we stood waiting for our order, Mister handed me the receipt. I glanced down at it and saw a line…
Textured Wall Project – So Far
This was the living room wall with the too-small mantel. I think you can see why this fireplace isn’t up to code. That mantel and surround could practically fit inside the fireplace. Even if the measurements were acceptable…