Day 2692: Like a hampster in a wheel.

"Millie": ink brush drawing & watercolor.

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Like a hamster in a wheel, that's how I'm feeling today. 
I am "paying the Piper" for my procrastination.
One of my lesser hurdles is no Christmas decorations.
They are in a container, perched high in my garage.
I used to use a ladder to get it down.
Last year WW said no more ladders!
She reminded me that I have 3- 6'3, 6'4 & 6'5-1/2 Grandhunk's.
Last year Grandhunk #1 stopped by & lifted down the container.
No ladder, just being a strong 6'5-1/2.

Today he again rescued his Grandma, in between finals.

I was ready with a camera when he came to the door, 

but I should have used a flash as he blocks out the sun!!

So my minimal decorations will be up soon. Thank you, Jordan.

...

Oh, and you efficient people who already have great Christmas 

cards arriving (when I haven't started) are getting on my nerves.

Really, I'm just jealous!

Just because ...

A smile for Tuesday ...

Day 2646:...and no idea of the idea?

"late night": photo, collage & digital.

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I had what thought was a good idea for a blog today, 

then I took a nap from 2 - 4pm and woke up groggy 

and no idea of the idea? 

So now it's 11:29 pm, I usually post at 12:03 am. Yikes.

So those of you who have asked how I come up with 

something everyday, now you know I don't.

But I do show up, warts and all.

Just because ...

A smile for Friday ...

Day 2588: ... getting trip necessities.

Lulu:  old photo, collage  & a scribble.

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WonderWoman invited me to get a mani-pedi Monday morning.

So much pampering felt decadent, but I loved it. 

 Then she treated me to a fish taco at Wahoo's, yummy!

She also gave me a huge bag of clothes and shoes to go through.

I love getting these hand-me-down bags, I snagged some goodies!

The rest I will donate to Tustin Assistance League. 

WW does not procrastinate, so she checked on my

progress in getting the necessities for my upcoming trip. 

Did I get my power adapters for my laptop etc? No, not yet?

She pointed out the Best Buy, in sight, so I went there. Done.

Did I get my folding stool at REI? Not yet?

 She mentioned the REI in Tustin was on my way home.

I did, so that is now done!

I was on a roll! 

I went to Nordstrom Rack, and more.  

Maybe they had something I didn't know I needed?

They did. 

How was your Monday?

JB/ just because...

darling?

A smile for Tuesday ...

Day 2294: An honor and privilege.

cactiL book cover, ink drawing, junk mail collage

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A cacti step-by-step:

Using a book cover as a (5-1/2 x 8-1/4") substrate ...

I added gesso and then drew the cacti.

Next I added scraps of junk mail, using matte medium.

Using a marker, the image was outlined.

The cacti needles were the last step.

I would love your feedback. Gets lonely here.

Did you vote? I hope so.

I will have by the time you read this.

I get a mail-in ballot, and as a professional procrastinator, 

I wait till the night before, set aside time to read 

my voting pamphlet and vote. 

By the time you read this I will have walked my ballot 

down to the local fire station, dropped it off and got my sticker.

An honor and privilege.

78 degrees, Sunny, Santa Ana, CA

Demura Sensei will be returning from Seminars in New Jersey.

A smile for Tuesday ...