Winter In The Village

So even though winter just hasn't been my thing lately ... I must admit yesterday was a stellar day here in the village.

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I'm afraid there's not a whole lot to talk about today.



I took an amazing walk through the woods behind my house yesterday in the early morning which just happens to be my favourite time to walk. Didn't see a soul and it was so very peaceful. Although it was cold I didn't care because the sun was shining and that just about does it for me everytime. I think I'm going to take the above photo and begin a new piece based on it. I love the way the shadows have fallen upon the snow and the green that is highlighted on the trees due to the sun. Winter does have it's beauty!

Over at Blank Canvas, Stacey Peterson has an interesting post on making a living as an artist. Is it possible? Stacey is a fabulous painter and I check in on her blog regularly. Check it out and you'll see what I mean.

Today I was going through the short list of what I've got coming up this year.

1. I am presenting a lecture based on my work in Toronto in April

2. I will be participating in a two person show with the Ridge West Gallery (date to be announced)

3. I'll once again be a part of the Images Studio Tour in October.

I'm still interested in new representation but may need to do a bit more research in that area.

Even The Cat Is Confused

Poor Simba........he really loves the outdoors but unfortunately has been forced inside the last few weeks due to the weather. We have been experiencing a major winter storm since last night at midnight and as of this writing (3:46 in the afternoon) it hasn't stopped snowing. So this morning I think Simba had just about had enough of this winter wonderland. When I opened the back door he ran out into the snow and just sat there for a few minutes........obviously confused. ...he is not the sharpest knife in the drawer but loveable all the same. It didn't take him long to realize there wasn't anyway out of this stuff so very gingerly he made his way back into the house....looking very depressed.

It's Here.....Get Out The Toboggan

Well it finally arrived last night........15cm of the cold white stuff. My oldest daugher is beside herself as she has been waiting for this moment since November. I could have waited a bit longer but now that it is here I will admit.... it sure is beautiful. The view from my bedroom window this morning was picture postcard perfect.

Tomorrow I am off to "A Spa Day in The Village".........that is not what it is called but it is what I've been calling it. Our friends Bob and Marilyn who are moving to Africa in January to begin another chapter of their lives are having a "spa day" as a fundraiser for their Livingstone Theatre Project. They will be offering everything from a manicure to a pedicure to even something called an Indian Head Massage. A light lunch is provided and then on to the treatments. Can't wait............I'll let you know what that Indian Head Massage entails...............