The Practice of 30 Thank Yous (Thankfuls) Continies

Yes, a number of these are "shallow," but they are sincere:
(Apologies for typos - I am speed-typing this morning)

Today I an thankful for:

1)learning how to cancel a tech home call appointment online
2)see "Zootopia" last night
3)staying AWAKE during movie
4)rain
5)Todd getting to see a scary movie he wanted to see - at same time as mine.
6)squirrels
7)numbers
8)people who do know how to fix things
9)de-caf real teas
10)kitchen table full of tasks
11)maybe just enough time to get ready to go to work
12) warm house
13)YouTube music
14)FB friends
15)being halfway through the 30
16)having gas in both vehicles
17)"The rapes of Wrath"
18)others' thoughts on TGOW
19)having to drive into Minneapolis this morning
20) vegetable seeds
21)good soils
22)growing green
23)too many art supplies
24) wonderful family and friends
25)not having urge to vacuum carpet every day - hahahahaha
26)having works in progress
27)SKETCHBOOKS!!!!!
28)emptier kitchen cupboards
29)paper
30)Not having cable TV
31)having more than 30 things to be thankful for

Fare-thee-well!
Sue

Argh.

Having day-long tech problems, with no end in sight.
Sigh.

Been Away Too Long

Since last post I have been ill, and then getting back to semi-healthy. Everybody else has been sick, too, it seems. Or is getting sick now.

The sun is shining weakly. It looks like many of us feel.

But we are breathing - so there is Possibility.

Onward. Baby steps. Breathe. Make something or do something that will add an our of Joy to your life, and I will try to do the same.

Fare-thee-well,
Sue

A New "Normal"

Just PLAYING with the One Hour theme again this morning. And the text that appeared challenges one to be "Normal" for a time.

Friends have asked why? I do not know. I don't know what "normal" is. I don't how one would appear normal. But the word is interesting to consider.

Maybe I'd go with watching a TV show that "everybody" watches that I've never seen. I've never seen a whole episode of "NCIS," "The Walking Dead," or "Grey's Anatomy." And sip a brew while doing so? Uh..., probably not.

Normal is as normal does? I've most often fought against the main stream. Or ignored it. This didn't work out well in early days, but there was that weird inner voice saying"Don't be like everybody else" - WHILE begging Mom for a Greek Fisherman's Cap - because that WAS the headgear of the moment. Yin yang. Mixed emotions. Never did get a Nehru Jacket. Had to suffer wearing "cut off" Go-Go Boots because none were available in my giant Size Ten hoofies. Yup, I'm still warped by being the only girl at the junior-high mixer dances with those ugly duckling boots. But at about the same time I scored an excellent pair of cowboy boots that I wore so long that they where re-heeled at least three times. I miss those boots... 

It WAS fun to draw this drawing:

And maybe "normal" is just one of those things - you know it when you see/feel it.

Now it's back to filling out art fair applications, and marking off the "to pack" list for this weekend's art fair in Madison, Wisconsin.

Yes, I plan to sneak off into the wonderful Conservatory at Olbrich, too.

Cold air is Normal for Wisconsin and Minnesota this time of year, but to have the change to walk and sit in warm "green" air at two different Conservatories this week - well, color me Excited!

Just don't color me "Normal." NORMaLLY.

Fare-thee-well,

Sue 

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Another Day - Another Hour

I think I remember being "Calm." But maybe not. There were times I thought I was as mellow as I get only to be told by another that I looked Tense, or that I should Relax. (No, not suggested by Aaron Rodgers - haha.)

Zen mantras help, other personal sentences I repeat through the years help. If I could afford a full-time massage-therapist - well, THAT would help lots. Exercise helps. And yet the brain and body tend to want to shift into high gear by default.

So... I drew this:

It's not a demand. It is a Gentle Suggestion. A Gift to Oneself. Soft jazz might be companion. Or a really boring movie. Or a moderately-interesting book. Or a meandering walk. NOT a forced march sort of hike. A.... well let's stop and look at that.... and that..... and yes, we have time for this stop, too. Maybe see how long you may enjoy one cup of excellent tea. That sort of thing.

The 50th Super Bowl will be played soon. I will be rooting for A Good and Safe Game. And though I have no personal team for which to cheer on, know that the brain will not be calm.

So it's time to sneak off, listen to some quiet jazz, and perhaps draw a few somethings. Nothing with spikes or fire or sharp edges. Wish me luck!

Find some time to enjoy some Calm.

Fare-thee-well,

Sue

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It's O.K. To Play,

             Onward into the year we go!!

Today I am taking a much-needed Play Day. Taking some papers and COLORS and MARKERS and going to see what comes.

Rules??? NO RULES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Treat yourself to some Time Away - If only ten minutes. Magic will/might/can Happen.

Toodle-loo~~~~~~~~
Sue

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Friday's Thought on Paper

         Yes, I know. Easier to draw than to do.