Well, wouldn’t you know it – the weather got better, so I got outside to walk, and painting progress has slowed considerably. Also due to the other interruptions in this thing called life.
But here is what happened to the painting since the last time I blogged.
I’m not expecting to get much done this week. Today I am flying to the US for a work conference.
Yesterday I spent the afternoon with Joanne, at the Fashion History Museum’s Tango Tea. She’ll be writing about it soon. You should go check out her blog!
Unfortunately I got some bad news while at the Tea. My late father-in-law’s girlfriend (who is 92 and much loved by me and everyone who knows her) is in hospital, suffering from a bleed into her brain with no hope of recovery. We were planning on going out for dinner when I returned from my work trip. I rushed from the Tea to the hospital and met with her family and offered what comfort I could. I also spoke with B, but she was unresponsive. They say hearing is the last sense to go, so hopefully she heard that I was there and that I love her.
And now I really have to shower and pack.
Have a great week, everyone, and rock on!
The WB
So sorry about your friend. Hope you have a good trip to the U.S., depending on where you go, it could be a little wet.
Thanks, Karen. I’m headed for Kansas City.
Even at 92 it’s still hard to let go of someone we love. I’m sure your words got through and I’m glad you got that chance.
Have a safe and good work trip to Kansas City. I haven’t been there or years.
Can’t wait until part III of your painting but life does get in the way of art, doesn’t it.
Thank you Jean!
It was wonderful that I got to spend the afternoon with you yesterday even though your heart was hurting. I’m so glad you got to visit her and her family before you leave today. Safe travels and hope you have a great week in Kansas City!
Thanks Joanne! I was very happy you were able to join me. Sorry I was a bit distracted.
So wonderful that you could spend time with your friend before your trip. Those moments are precious. Your painting is looking great. You are talented! Safe travels to Kansas City — I think that is where Molly Totoro (another blogger who turns in these circles lives…
Thank you Janet!
I’m so sorry to hear about your Father-in-Law’s girlfriend. Sending warm, virtual hugs your way.
I’m off to Joanne’s blog now to get more details on what the two of you were up to!
Thanks Donna!
I would love to be able to paint but keep telling myself I can’t even draw a stick figure! The Tango Tea would have been wonderful but I’m so sorry to hear about your Father-in-Law’s girlfriend. I’m thinking of you all. x
Thank you Sue. I feel anyone can learn to draw – it’s a matter of seeing the shapes and lines in everything.
Perhaps you have inspired me to really try and I’m putting in on my list of projects for 2019 xx
(((hugs))), Deb. To be so loved by so many shows a life well spent.
So true. Thanks AJ!
I’m sorry about your friend and I’m sending great, big hugs from Idaho. <3 I'm keeping a close eye on this painting of yours. I've dabbled but I've never been brave enough to do anything bigger than a 4×6 canvas. Seriously. – I'm attempting to get back into the swing of things as far as my blog life goes. Other than that I'm just a frazzled mess waiting on these oncologists to tend to my sister..- Have a great weekend you gorgeous woman! 😀
Thank you Mimi! Same to you, beautiful!
So sorry to hear of the bad news midst your trip. I’m sure she heard you and knew you were there to see her. The painting is coming along nicely and isn’t it great you have such a full life you have to take your time with it?
Thanks Molly. I wish my life was a little less full at times – the weekends seem to fly by and then I’m back at work again! I shouldn’t complain but I do.
Thanks for sharing the process. The joy, for me, is mostly in the process. Funny I have just been sorting through my paints and brushes and am actually thinking of paint8ng again, while we are still for two seconds.
So sorry for your loss. Never easy. Sending big love and tons of hugs your way.
Peta
Thank you Peta. Hope to see you painting again if you are willing to share that on the blog…