Day 4948: A win-win lunch & TBT & Minneapolis Avivo Village.

"Peggy": junk collage, pastels, ink drawing, acrylic.

                                                                       

  

Want music?

    Click: Hall & Oates, Everytime You Go Away.

2GN2S

Today was a win-win! I had a hair appointment, so with Julie's skills I rejoined the human race. Then Craig and Jean came and we went to 

for lunch! One of my favorite spots to eat with two of my favorite people on the planet. They were just back from a two week trip to Japan so it was wonderful to learn of their great experiences, they were still walking on air. While in Tokyo, they enjoyed lunch at Asakusa Sumo Club and brought me goodies, knowing I am a sumo fan. 

I have noticed that all three of my grandsons always say, "I appreciate it" after they say thank you. It is automatic, but they mean it. And, I want to say to Craig and Jean, "thank you, I appreciate you." I feel not just lucky, but blessed.

Demura Sensei's Inter-dojo Tournament

Anaheim YMCA 1984

 

  

 

A 5 minute video, Xterminatorongediert, here.

 

Just because ...

Maribou Stork

With a hunched posture, bald head, and ragged feathers, this towering bird may look shabby, but it plays a crucial role in Africa’s ecosystems. Feeding on carrion, scraps, and even pests, it acts as nature’s cleanup crew, preventing the spread of disease. Not elegant, perhaps, but absolutely essential.

Thursday's Smiles ... 

Hoping you feel all the good things in your day.

  

 

  

Day 4947: Zipper Bags ala Josie & The Silky Anteater.

 

"Connie": 5 min gesso & acrylic

                                                                       

  

Want music?

    Click: Bobby McFerrin, Ave Maria

2GN2S

Today (Tuesday) was Eastside, our monthly art group. We are lucky to meet at Erin's studio which doubles as our clubhouse once a month. Erin is a Southern Belle and artist with all the generous Southern kindness and hospitality. Today we were six in number. We were missing Libby who was teaching this week up in Monterey. Josie was our teacher and always has good projects for us, today using a natural canvas zipper pencil bag ... 

by Josie

by Josie

  

by Josie

by Norma

by Norma

by Erin

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by Jody

by Jody



by Linda

(I am missing one photo of Linda's bag, I will add it soon.)

by jacki

by jacki

  

The Silky Anteater

He sleeps like a dream wrapped in fur. Earth's tiniest and most elusive anteater. Weighing less than a mango and barely the size of a human hand, this nocturnal ghost curls up like a forest whisper and vanishes in plain sight.

With fur softer than cotton and claws sharp enough to split bark, he climbs with silence, feeds on termites, and disappears before dawn.

His defense? Not speed. Not strength. But vanishing.

The silky anteater (Cyclopes didactylus) has a prehensile tail and only two claws on each forelimb, perfect tools for canopy life.

 

  

 

A 5+ minute video, pot de col,  here. 

 

Just because ...

Kinglet Manakin

Wednesday's Smiles ... 

 

Whistler's Mom

Hoping you feel all the good things in your day.