success

Well, at least for the day. Another good order. Now to get my act together. The holidays are coming, really, already??
Yes, when you have a gift business. I really liked it back when the fall meant gathering the prettiest leaves, building a fire, making hot apple cider and waiting to take get my kiddos dressed for Halloween.
Back to being "customly" creative ;)

leaves, country roads and dollar coffees

Today I had an early birthday present from Dave. He insisted we go for a ride and we did. In a HUGE truck, what?? On to south county. Grabbed a dollar coffee at McDonalds. Newmans own.. love it..any size a dollar?? Ok! Then on past Tanglewood into a unknown driveway and voila. he bought me an artist easel. It is very cool, very used and perfect! Now, maybe, he says I will take the time for myself. He also got me a very cool book of drawing ideas and paintings, etc. Then we came home and I cut holly for Christmas. He rode Mater for fall cleanup and overall, had a wonderful day. Shipped some gift boxes and spoke to all of our kids, which is always nice. Ah well. I pray for all of them. Off to dinner and maybe some sketching?

I thought I loved the fall.. I do.. I do...

The other day the leaves were brilliant. It was a gorgeous scene. Today it is cold, bleak and windy. No snow, but I am coughing and have the chills. Oh boy. Lots to do but right now, I'll have a cup of tea and sleep.

BRRRRRR and mmmmmmmmmmmm

fall is here.. leaves are changing, awaiting news on a new grand baby, a new job, a few auditions, a few trips and business ...phew.. I think it is time to build a fire and pour a glass of wine.. after I make a few more gift boxes of courses..

my family

they are all incredibly talented , each in their own right....I have a lot to be thankful for and proud of..

back home same day again

phew.. what a few fast and furious weeks. One of my babies moved to Boston, one to NYC. Another is expecting her first born and the other 's first born is starting preschool. Life is zooming by. Just back in from a Red Sox game. Fantastic weekend, exhausting weekend, all good. Saying my prayers for new job starters, audition call backs, babies getting ready to join our family and babies growing fast. Also a little prayer for the parents, all of us, to stay happy, strong, healthy and prosperous. Life is good!

Nice night under the stars

The ocean still calms my soul but I have to admit the Berkshires are comforting. I wait for spring to open the pool and sit outside then summer flies by. I start to get sad and then we glide into fall. The Berkshires are my favorite place in autumn. Last night a full moon, under the stars, eating pizza with friends and family. This morning fresh air and cool breezes. This is my favorite season here. Until the snow flies.