“I wonder if the snow loves the trees and fields, that it kisses them so gently? And then it covers them up snug, you know, with a white quilt; and perhaps it says, ‘go to sleep, darlings, till the summer comes again.’” —Lewis Carroll

We’ve been exceptionally busy recently and It’s a while since I created a post. A few ‘stories’ but little else. Life has a way of interrupting our plans and I have had relatively no spare time to write or paint.

During such times, I’ve learned to go with the flow. The busyness has been good. Healthy. Joyful. Visits to the ranch, preparing for Christmas, attending to business, putting out some fires, and enjoying the company of friends—over coffee or dinner. Savoring moments with my love, catching up with family. It’s the little things that mean so much.

Yesterday, I shopped all day. Today, I painted this little winter scene. It was lovely to lose myself in watercolors. Peaceful. Renewing.

It’s unlikely we’ll see snow here in Austin over Christmas so no shoveling—that’s a blessing! However, I do love the English countryside, quilted in white, as Lewis Carroll writes so poetically! I was daydreaming of a magical snow scene and here it is—a little painting of a tiny village church surrounded by frosted evergreens. I can almost hear the bells pealing across that snowy field. Can you?

Ah, but such beautiful memories of bygone years, sprang to life with a spark of imagination, and a few splashes of paint! Warm wishes for a wonderful winter. 🤍