How can it be Memorial weekend already?!

We have had an unusually cool May. With nighttime temps in the 40 to 50-degree range, plants are growing in the gardens, but they’re surely not thriving. And some of the roses refuse to even make an appearance! Yet, here we are at the end of May - the dock is in and the boat should be in the water by the weekend. And we're preparing to gather as a family this weekend and celebrate memories - of dear loved ones and brave hearts who died serving our country. We have much to be thankful for.

This past weekend, Paul and I had a wonderful daytrip to the Big Lake. Dressed for summer but armed with sweatshirts and hats, we drove north, along with Maddie, to Port Wing, WI, for the day. And sure enough – with a cold wind blowing off the lake, we quickly pulled on warmer clothes! I’ve registered for the 4-day Port Wing Plein Air event to be held in August 2018, and we wanted to make sure that there was lodging available. It’s a wonderful village right on the shore of Lake Superior and filled with kind-hearted, creative folks. We reserved the last cabin in town and so glad that they'll let us bring Maddie, too!

This week’s painting, Secluded Bay, 7”x 9” painting on 300 lb. watercolor paper, features a retreat in the woods with a wonderful view of a northern lake.