Waiting for Spring!

My Birthday and Valentine's Day have come and gone. It was so much fun! Now I eagerly await Spring and all the wonderful flowers and blossoms it will bring. I especially long for warmer days. We have had a very mild winter here in Pennsylvania. Snowfall has been at a record low, especially compared to last year when my snow shovel was not put away until May!!
I leave for my first show in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee on March 11. It is always a great show and Spring will be arriving there already. One of my favorite holidays too, St Patrick's Day! Wearin' of the Green and fun-filled Irish celtic dances! Of course done country style!!

Happy Birthday!!

I awoke to a beautiful snowy morning full of sunshine and beauty! A great way to begin my Birthday! Last night I was surprised with a wonderful Party at my favorite hangout, when not at the quilt shows with all of you! Of course!!! I country line dance and through the years have made so many great friends. Each week we spend several hours dancing and having fun. Last night I was treated to my first Birthday Party ever!! What a joy it was! I am so blessed with my friends in life. One thing comes with age the joy of the friendships we make through this journey. I must admit getting older is hard but when we can talk, dance, laugh with one another life can be the very best!! Thank you my wonderful friends! Thank you to my wonderful Mom and Dad too for without you I would not be celebrating this special day!!!

HAPPY 2012!

I can not believe it has been since September when I last posted on my blog. It was such an incredibly busy time for me. I had shows every weekend all the way through Christmas. I was totally exhausted after it all. I now am just enjoying some time to paint in my studio and organize my life once again!
I always enjoy the Christmas season and am sorry to see all the decorations and lights come down. It is fun to watch all the Hallmark Christmas movies! Now I look forward to my February Birthday, my Mom's February Birthday and Valentine's Day!
Pennsylvania is just now coming into the cold of Winter. There is still no snow on the ground. Ski season has not even really started... and this year I finally dusted off my skiis to hit the slopes! Well at least the ice skates will get some use! I am enjoying my less frantic pace and getting out to Country line Dance with my friends again. Hitting the gym more often too along with everyone else!!!!
I hope you enjoy the beginning of a New Year with much happiness, good health and good friends and yes creative projects!! Check out my web site for my show schedule that starts in March!!

September 11, 2001-September 11, 2011

Remembering ten years ago on a beautiful sunny morning tragedy forever changed the world. Everyone was affected this day and no one ever forgot where they were when the news came to us. Today we remember all the lives that were lost and those who grieve them. Remembering all who came together to help and lost their life in the process. Never to be forgotten. "God Bless Us and Bring Us Peace."

Happy Birthday, Dad!

Today my Dad would have celebrated his 89th Birthday. We always had great Birthday celebrations for him, being that his Birthday always was Labor Day weekend. I miss my Dad so very much and those many celebrations and picnics at my sister and brother-in-law's great house in the countryside. "Cheers Dad!" Today I celebrate the great Dad you always were!!!

What a weather!!

August is ushering out with a bang!! We had quite the weather pattern! A 5.9 earthquake on the East Coast and then Hurricane Irene! This week promises lots of sunshine to dry out! The hurricane was not as bad as expected but it sure rained and the wind howled. I was actually glad when all the trees behind my home stopped moving. Lots of noise and leaves, branches, and anything not tied down was moving! Flooded creeks and roadways made for a weekend to stay home. i was glad not to have a show and spent the days cutting fabric, putting together cards and bookmarks for my September shows.
I also did several sketches from my photos of the beautiful harbors in New England. Wish I was still there!

August already!!

I can hardly believe August is here and almost over....with Labor Day right around the corner. I just returned from New England where I exhibited at a show in Lowell, Massachusetts and the World Quilt Festival in Manchester, New Hampshire. While away and in between shows I got some much needed time to hike and become inspired by New England. My days off it rained....buckets, actually!!! but ventured to Rockport, Massachusetts where I got inspiration for Harbor vistas and the quaint fishing boats and shacks that make up this gorgeous seaport town.
I loved walking by the ocean one day and seeing butterflies in a beautiful nature conservancy. The butterflies were attracted to my camera and landed on the lens while I was taking photos. Saw lots of beautiful gardens too! I enjoyed a short time off and enjoyed also the 2 shows I was there to do! Enjoy the summer...it is unfortunately disappearing to cooler days in preparation for the soon to appear Autumn colors. Autumn will be wonderful too in all its glory!!!