Day 2788: On restriction and grateful.

flipbook girl: ink sketch, collage, and acrylic.

I am on restriction. For the first time since high school.

Can you believe that, at age 78?

For my own good, WonderWoman wants me to stay home.

She will buy whatever I need, for me. 

In fact, she has already stocked my frig for me.

I can drive anywhere I want, I just can't go in,

unless it's her house on the hill. 

After careful consideration, I have decided to be grateful 

(instead of resentful or fearful) for my many blessings.

I have received notice of so many closures and cancelations.

And even that is good for the health and safety of others.

I receive a daily "Good News" from CNN,

 CNN’s Good Stuff <TheGoodStuff@newsletters.cnn.com>

 and today's might be worth sharing?

2GN2S:

March 14, 2020

If there were ever a time to be reminded that we're all in this together, it would be now. It’s never been more important to look out for your neighbors, your friends and others whose lives are going to be affected by this strange and scary time in history. Remember that caution and vigilance are forms of kindness. We’re all taking care of each other. And the difficult part is, we’re going to have to do it without the hugs and fellowship we’re used to! At least we have an amazing array of ways to keep in touch when we can’t, you know, actually, touch. Keep those phones ringing, those texts flowing and those emails going. Reach out. Support each other. And wash your hands!

Want music?

Click here for Quincy Jones & Tevin Campbell, Tomorrow.

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Just because ...

John Dirvanowski‎ to Pacific Northwest Birders

Up at the Samish flats and found the lovely couple again.

A smile for Sunday ...

I don't know the author, (I wish it was me) but I totally agree.

Day 1886: Buying Peace of Mind?

Therapy girl, junk mail collage journal page

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Click here for Lianne La Havas

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Friday WonderWoman said to come with her on her errands . Yes!

If she had said to the landfill, the answer would also be, Yes!

She had two returns at South Coast Plaza, she tried on but

didn't buy replacements. She bought lunch for her Mom.

Mom did not get away unscathed.

Mom was much in need of "Peace of Mind"!

I've been out for quite a while. Did it show?

I spoke of this in years earlier blogs here & here.
Several readers tried it & agreed, both male & female. 
So, the Origin's counter had a customer.

A tiny drop on the wrist, then smooched on the other wrist ...

inhale

and instant "Peace of Mind".  Lasts all day!

$14 but lasts a year or two, for of peace of mind! Bargain!

I bought four, they make great gifts to have on hand.

I get no discount or reimbursement for this endorsement ...

I am just in search of ...

A quickie flip-book step-by-step ...

step 1-3

Step 1 : the page started with collage paper upper right.

Step 2: then a stroke of acrylic, lower left, let dry, or not.

Step 3: quickly draw a face, come back later

step 4

Step 4: Saw & tried brown dot tissue for hair.

* (I especially like off beat patterns & colors together)
Flipbooks are the perfect place to experiment.

 

step 4

* (at this point she's not looking great, 

but I keep going & finish the hair)

 

step 5-6

Step 5: tore tiny pieces for eyes & mouth & played.

* (She will tell you when she likes it)
Step 6: I added a patch of junk mail bottom for ...
balance? Or just because?

Granted some look better plain ...

some work, some don't & sometimes you get lucky!

It's not "rocket surgery" ... so just play.

A smile for Sunday ...

Day 1883: Short and sweet?

erica, acrylic, ink, collage on flip-book

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Click here for Yo Yo Ma, Bach #1

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Some days I just have to give in, take my medicine & rest.

Luckily, I have this guy who understands,
and fills in for me when I'm down.

Back soon.

For FB Throwback Thursday ...

David Alduenda, Cheryl Suzuki, me @ Kings Dominion, Richmond, VA 1988

A smile for Thursday ...

Day 1880: Oh the shoes!

jillian, ink & acrylic on flipbook

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Click here for Nancy Sinatra, These shoes are made for walking.

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Today's blog is in keeping with my policy of 

surprising you (and me) with whatever is featured 

each day in this little daily blog.

It might well be titled,  when you spend the day 

at the beautiful Getty Museum in LA ...

  

and you spend part of the day taking pictures of ...

shoes!

Irene did say I was strange, but she didn't disown me.

 

No shoes were posed ...

 

 

no humans were aware ...

 

 

no feet were harmed.

Pictures of the Getty & Art tomorrow!

I thought the shoes could be an appetizer?

Happy Monday!

A smile for Monday ...