It was a wonderful Thanksgiving Day – we had a small family gathering in New Hope, MN, and enjoyed a fabulous day of visiting, feasting, and playing Awkward Family Photos board game! We have so much to be thankful for – Mom felt good enough to come with us and Jack was with us from Washington State. And we are mindful of families (including some of our own dear ones) who are struggling with COVID. It’s an insidious and seemingly random disease and it can cause us to be filled with “what ifs” – what if I hadn’t met with that person; what if I hadn’t been in that place? Sometimes it’s an effort to stay brave and intentional in the face of such uncertainty.
It seems like I’ve taken a break from posting on this blog, but I’ve been busy painting. I taught two watercolor classes in November in Amery – one at the Tin Cat Studio on Nov. 9 and the other at the artZ Gallery on Nov. 17. It was an amazing experience with about 9 students in each session. The first one was "Let's Paint the Big Lake!' and the second was "Let's Paint a Door County Barn!" Many of the students were brand new to watercolor, but they were all enthusiastic and everyone had a wonderful painting to take home! It’s a two-person project – Paul is integral in setting up, picking up snacks, helping dispense supplies and cleaning up afterwards. But after a few times of doing this, we’re beginning to act like a cohesive unit! We're wishing you all a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend!
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