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”
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A Roar to Read About
August 21, 2025 By Maria Most people, including myself, think it’s normal for a kid to cuddle with a toy teddy bear, which is essentially a fierce predator. When my daughter was a toddler, her favorite stuffy was a teddy bear named “Bear-Bear”. Bear-Bear is still sought out for cuddles at bedtime but now isContinue reading “A Roar to Read About”
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”
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