Everyone laughed at this little birdie
dressed in his rain gear.
It was the first day of spring
and the sun was shining so brightly,
and he looked rather foolish to us
who were so happy to see the sun
that we didn't take into account the big picture.
Now who has the last laugh?
Yes, it is raining again
but we are looking at it through different eyes.
We now know that spring is really here
so if we have to put up with a little weather
that will bring on the flowers,
we can do that.
Happy days ahead.
One of our camellia bushes
is really making a grand show now.
We thought bringing some into the Cottage
would take care of our Sprinter setback.
"The power of finding beauty in the humblest things
makes home happy and life lovely."
Louisa May Alcott
The game table, spring edition,
is looking quite festive with a sponged pitcher
full of faux greenery
alongside a butterfly plate.
I had a comment from Pam last week
when I showed our little piece of
gallery wall in the entry.
She wanted to see more of it.
In reality it is a very small wall
just as you enter the Cottage
and very hard to photograph
because there isn't any room
to get far enough away from,
in order to take a decent picture.
I don't think I have ever shown the photos there
for that reason.
So above, you can get the idea of how it is laid out
and below I will show you each individual picture and tell you a bit about the subjects.
Of course, I am quite prejudiced
as they are long ago members of our family,
but thought you might like to meet them...
My paternal grandmother
My paternal great-grandfather
My dad
My mom
The Captain's paternal great-grandfather
My maternal grandmother
...I wish I had dates on these photos
but am assuming they are
from the late 1800's and early 1900's.
Isn't if fun that they all happened to pose
with their animals?
I have picked up the paintbrush again
and am following (or trying) along with
a British artist on YouTube.
I think she is quite good
and so far she is painting miniature subjects.
I think that is a helpful way to start out.
It seems that painting this mini-pumpkin
is more helpful to me
as far as mixing colors
and having control over the amount of water to mix in.
However, after enlarging the attempt for this space,
I can see mistakes that I need to correct.
It is easier for my eye that way.
I am fairly happy with this little piece
and now can see the areas which need more work.
You may have noticed that I have been
showing up as "anonymous" lately.
Don't know why that happened
and really don't know why I am back to normal either,
but I am not looking a gift horse in the mouth,
so am glad that it is straightened out.
Could it be some more
of that wonderful springtime magic?
Hope Springtime has arrived at your home
and that you have a wonderful week.
...xxoJudy...