Friday, September 30, 2011

Drawing A Day 274

Pumpkin Head

Crisp air moves in and all of a sudden the pumpkin appear on doorsteps and porches. A wonderful day filled with creativity; imagine a world where we honor elder artists by teaching them how to document their work, connecting them with a variety of support to do this and then ask them to support others artists as they go through the process. Or imagine a care giving center for veterans that leads from the arts;using a variety of creative practices to improve health and well being.  


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Thursday, September 29, 2011

Drawing A Day 273

Sun Over the Big Rock

Behind all these clouds there is a sun. I'm counting on that and a stiff wind to move the clouds along and bring a big blue sky into view. Today marks the New Year of 5772 on the Jewish calendar. Taking time today to appreciate the challenges and joys of the old year and open to the new; peace, good health, lots of love. 


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Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Drawing A Day 272

Streetscape Abstraction
Woke to a deep mist then the sky turned a salmon pink. I miss the clear sunrises. I miss the clarity in my head too. Feeling muddled with a dash of overwhelment. I need to be whisked away to the ocean. Will have to settle for a restorative yoga practice. 


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Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Drawing A Day 271

Canal Walk
Take time for fresh air and move your body through its paces. Feel the energy come up from your toes and sweep up to the top of your head. Even a virtual exercise is better than none. Every time I make plans to go for a bike ride it rains. Don't really like biking in the rain. Hope to see the sun soon. I'm optimistic and keep rescheduling my bike trip. 


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Monday, September 26, 2011

Drawing A Day 270

Round House Theater Entrance
Walking through humid gray morning to fetch ingredients for a traditional mandel bread recipe. Love the cool dampness, the lush greenness of the overgrown vegetation along the sidewalks. Spent time reworking the rain barrels to keep the water from finding its way into my basement. More rain expected tomorrow. I believe the more rain, the better colors for fall leaves. Always a silver lining. 


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Sunday, September 25, 2011

Drawing A Day 269

Awaiting the Moon
A full day at the Solar Decathalon, sneak peak at what future homes may look like. Lots of enthusiasm and innovation. Overwhelmed by it all. 


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Saturday, September 24, 2011

Drawing A Day 268

Full Moon Above the Red Roof


See art today: Dot Procter's open studio from 11-4 and Smith Center for the Healing Arts on U Street from 11-4. And maybe Varda's glass works at Potomac Gallery in the Village of Great Falls. And then if the sun really pops out, a bike ride.


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Friday, September 23, 2011

Drawing A Day 267

Full Moon Above the Tangle


Finish a big project, get excellent health news, discover a new way to de-stress while under pressure. There must be a name for this amazing feeling. Euphoria? Sounds symphonic. This renewed found energy catapults me into super positive frame of mind. Only too aware of how easily the balance of our lives can be tipped in the adverse. I am appreciating the nuances all over again.


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Thursday, September 22, 2011

Drawing A Day 266

Peaceful Slumber
Even as a urban dweller, I continue to be surprised at how connected to the moon and sun my internal systems are. And now that we are heading into shorter daylight hours, waking in the dark seems so contradictory. Especially with these gloomy rain skies. What does balance look like? Dancing between the raindrops?


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Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Drawing A Day 265

Looking Toward The Future


Many choices for each of us to make throughout our lives. And for some, the adult journey begins with college applications. The preparation, writing, processing takes weeks. The waiting takes months and if the fates are kind, you are accepted into a school that is the right place for you to spend four years; learning, growing and experiencing. 


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Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Drawing A Day 264

Inspirational Sax
The sounds from a reed go right through my soul. Awakening and deepening the dance. Had a wonderful surprise at the Irish Inn Sunday evening for the Brooks Tegler jazz ensemble included Robert Veen, from the Netherlands. He played with passion and delight. For a glimpse, pick up their cd Three Men in a Beat . Hope it moves you!


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Monday, September 19, 2011

Drawing A Day 263

Crab Abstracted
Open to the possibilities today. Refreshed and recharged. Making peace with the change of season. Knowing that we will get a few more days of warm sun in between these gray rainy ones. Birds are chirping the fall season songs. Hope they are gathering warm nests for the upcoming chill. 


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Sunday, September 18, 2011

Drawing A Day 262

A Single Rose
What a great feeling to see my daughter reaching new heights at college. Enjoying and appreciating the freedoms and support from her university experience. Cherishing moments with friends and family. 
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Saturday, September 17, 2011

Drawing A Day 261

Two Mighty Oak Torso's


Days of feeling strong, invincible, able to deal with whatever fate throws my way. It's easier with blue sky's all around. This rainy cold spell is forcing me to dig deep and stay the course. Appreciating my wonderful family and honoring the memory of my Dad. 


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Friday, September 16, 2011

Drawing A Day 260

Annie's Adventures
Thinking about the life of my friend Annie. She inspired the idea of the Blue Bear Spa. Miss her loving energy and great Thai yoga massages. Wishing her well in LA CA. Hope she finds peace and ease.


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Thursday, September 15, 2011

Drawing A Day 259

Sunrise Through the Mountain Cleavage

Wine tasting of a grape I had never heard of; Carmenare. Great story to go along with it, too. Dancing with my sweetheart to the music of our favorite band; The 19th Street Band and hosting my mentor in the Arts and Aging field; Dr. Susan Perlstein. What a wonderful experience!! Abundance seems to be the theme right now. Bring it on.


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Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Drawing A Day 258

Dream Habitat
A perfect morning; moon up, still full. Sun rising like a big orange ball. Air crisp, sky blue. Day dreaming about future dwellings. Made sure I had a yoga, walk and stretch before embarking on my busy day. My days intention; Breathe deeply.


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Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Drawing A Day 257

Fresh Flowers Interior

As the colorful flowers outdoors start to disappear, there is nothing quite like get fresh flowers delivered. They really do brighten a day. I'm not promoting FTD, but even a bunch from the grocery store or the side yard and presented with love, lifts the spirits. I like to wake up to the colors and enjoy them for several days. Keep trimming the stems til they really are crying to go to the compost. Capturing them in drawings throughout their cycle. 


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Monday, September 12, 2011

Drawing A Day 256

Altered Snail Shell

Adapt to the new. Breathe in fresh air and find ease in your day. I am on a path - happily skipping along. taking time to smell the flowers and witness the snowy egrets standing still.


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Sunday, September 11, 2011

Drawing A Day 255

Full Moon Change of Reflections

Just when you think everything is going along smoothly,  things pop up to make uncontrollable changes. 10 years ago my friends daughter died, 9/11 happened. We absorb these new changes, alter our daily ways, give attention to our deep grief or ecstatic joy. Sometimes the changes are subtle and sometimes, they are thankfully, big positive changes; like falling in love, getting a driver's licence, learning to take the first step. 


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Saturday, September 10, 2011

Drawing A Day 254

Flying Bikini Bird

Sometimes it's best to just laugh out loud. Art with humor. Need to see more of that. AU Katzen opening tonight, Smith Center on U Street opening tomorrow. Just to name a few. Don't know if humor will be in their themes, but I sure hope so. 


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Friday, September 9, 2011

Drawing A Day 253

Making My Own Sunshine

Sometimes you just have to make your own sunny day. Thought I'd wake to a fabulous after the storm sunrise, but alas, one more day of heavy rainfall seems to be the reality. I'm doing my best to "weather the storm", keep a sunny disposition and imagine how full our water reserves will be for the coming year. Feels more like early spring than early fall. Off to bring sunshine to Veterans in the form of creativity. 


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Thursday, September 8, 2011

Drawing A Day 252

In Rising Waters


I've been sucking water out of my basement with the best shop vac in the world. That little r2d2 really does a great job. Now that the rains have stopped things will dry out a bit and I'll feel less like a lock keeper on the C&O Canal. The sun is due out tomorrow!! Bet your bottom dollar. 


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Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Drawing A Day 250

Chick Passing By
How innocent the lone bird skipping along the shore line. What goes on in her head? She's not worried about flooding, politics, college funding, weeds in the garden. She fly's high above with a broader perspective - the google earth view. 


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Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Drawing A Day 249

Peaceful Memory

Whenever I feel overwhelmed by the start of a new week, list of to-do's, hosting a big event, I put the image in my head of the sea. Calm and constant. Seems to help center my energy and ease the stress. 


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Monday, September 5, 2011

Drawing A Day 248

Sunrise in Late Summer Colors

I am not ready to begin the fall dance. Still well embedded in summer. Wanting to spend more time in the sun and enjoy the heat of the day. Feeling the tug of the ocean and long walks on the beach. 


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Sunday, September 4, 2011

Drawing A DAY 247

Crescent Moon over Snow Hill

Quiet evening with friends, good food, great wine and conversation. Enjoying the ease of life. Simple and nourishing. 


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Saturday, September 3, 2011

Drawing A Day 246

Thunder God

The big boom woke us from a sound sleep. Felt like it had come right through the walls of the house. Then the flash of lightening that lit up the world. Snuggled closer and fell back to sleep only to be awakened again. Hadn't experienced a long thunderstorm like that since I was a kid. 


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Friday, September 2, 2011

Drawing A Day 245

Early Valentine

I appreciate feeling loved everyday by someone; friends, family, random strangers. Then comes the grand debate; is that love? Words given such power to evoke strong feelings. Is it love that you feel when the stranger sees you walking up to a door, arms loaded, smiles at you and opens the door for you? Random acts of kindness = love. I might just be in retro thoughts, thinking of the "love child" generation which I belong to or did we really discover a way to improve the universe or something?


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Thursday, September 1, 2011

Drawing A Day 244

Two Strong and Mighty Oaks


Our favorite band, The 19th Street Band, is getting popular. We had to elbow room onto the dance floor last night. Good for them, hard for us. But we can say we knew them when. Here's to the band making it big and providing enough income so they can all give up their day jobs. It's every artists dream, including mine. 


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