December 20, 2025 By Maria It is cold! I walked our dog one morning with my scarf up to my eyes, my hat down to my eyebrows and my head bent to the bone chilling wind. I let him lead me down the familiar streets. He’s pretty good at finding the way home and weContinue reading “As Winter Comes”
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There are Octobers
October 16, 2025 By Maria “I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” – Anne Shirley Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery On October 1st, I painted a tiny fall scene. The photo I used for inspiration was taken last year on an autumn road trip to my grandparents’ familyContinue reading “There are Octobers”
Puddle Walks
April 14, 2025 by Maria We have been getting so much rain. Let me say that again, so. . . much. . . rain. . . Our absolutely beautiful spring weather from a couple of weeks ago has unfortunately turned into dismal dreary rain and cold chills. Wetness, mud, and puddles wait outside now, andContinue reading “Puddle Walks”
Petals, Puddles and Pages
March 29, 2025 By Maria A week or so ago, my younger two kids eagerly told me to come outside to see something amazing. I slipped on shoes and stepped out the door to see them excitedly pointing out a flowering crocus they had found. “The first flower, Mommy!” Spring’s here!” They exclaimed. Every yearContinue reading “Petals, Puddles and Pages”
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