On the Stump: Part I
I sure have enjoyed early outdoors worship at Bel Air UMC on Sunday mornings. Being able to watch clouds pass by the steeple, feeling my toes getting wet in the dew glistening on the lawn, observing the unfolding of the…
Adjusting for the Next Season
So, have you put away your lightweight wear and filled your dresser drawers with heavier? I have. I like the seasonal changes in clothes. In digging out my closet I found my collection of CDs which I'd given up for…
Projecting Images
How do you feel about street art? In my explorations via the internet and in my travels, I've seen some incredible trompe l'oeil paintings on sides of buildings in many cities including Fredericksburg, Virginia and Frederick, Maryland. In Bel Air,…
Berry Beautiful – Part 2
Sitting on the garden bench, I was suddenly aroused from my contemplative state when I heard little girl's giggles. Soon after, I watched a young woman and her three little ones round the corner, then disappear between the towering topiaries.…
Berry Beautiful – Part 1
My intuition told me I'd be missing something special if I didn't take advantage of the warm, sunny early October day to go to Ladew https://www.ladewgardens.com Topiary Gardens again before their seasonal closing at the end of the month. Different,…
Red Tresses and Earthy Colors
"Autumn dresses in gold. Its the season of the soul." My Father was a steady rock throughout my life. Today he will be celebrating his 94th birthday in heaven with my mom. They became soulmates when my mom was 12…
Life: Crux of the Matter
Last week I attended a funeral for my sister-in-law's ninety-one year old father. There was a very lovely small graveside gathering and he was given military honors. Not only did the deceased earn his doctorate degree (a professor of…
Unexpected Delights
Last weekend when I was pounding the pavement in historic downtown Bel Air, attending the 2020 Paint-Out, I encountered two sites which really delighted. A massive amount of bubbles were overflowing from the gorgeous, shapely fountain which is posed…
End of Summer Joy: Part 2
What do artists do when there is only a two hour window to sketch and paint? Luckily on historic Main Street in Bel Air, MD there are many charming spots to chose from. So you work speedily and try to…
End of Summer Joy: Part 1
This weekend is the final hurrah for summer 2020. What glorious weather it is! Right on the cusp of the two seasons, the early and late hours of the day have had a fall chill to them yet mid-day…