Wow! Time Flies!

Okay, so tomorrow, the 19th, is a big, big birthday, really big . . .
Funny thing is, 
I'm glad to be here - glad to be where I am.  I'm not concerned, or worried, or conflicted about my age, my looks, or my habits! Que sera, sera!  I'm happy, I'm content with my life.  I'm still curious, still looking for the next adventure!

I'm in love with my husband and I am glad that my Mom is my next door neighbor.  


I care if there is suffering and, in whatever way I may be able to alleviate it, I will try to do so. 

I try to be courteous and respectful of others, falling short at times, with the inevitable flare-up every now and then.

I still love to look up at the sky and watch the clouds, or study a butterfly as it flits and partakes at the "local flowering pubs" in the yard! I'm interested in all of God's  creatures - great and small - those that fly, or walk or crawl.   


I take particular pleasure in watching my cats at play. 


I have been thrilled to see my niece Katie, and her husband Chris, become  such good parents to their little son, Jamie who will have a new brother in April!


I am proud that my Mom continues to try new things and am amazed at her innate ability to do  just about anything she puts her mind to.

I  have always been proud of my brother and his accomplishments, his sense of humor and his loyalty to family and country.  I have been delighted to watch as
he and my sister-in-law, Linda, become the terrific grandparents that they are!


I am honored to have such good friends, and you know who you are.  We have been through the good, the bad, and the ridiculous together!  And I say,
"Lucky Us."

My husband, my best friend, my sweetheart, my lover - we eloped, we were kids, we had to "grow up," didn't we?  We didn't know anything!  I do know this -- I would not have wanted to take this wild and crazy ride with anyone but you.  You have helped me realize who I am.  And, as I said in a dedication many years ago at my first solo exhibition, and more recently at our 40th anniversary when we renewed our vows, "You encouraged me by example, supported me with love, shared my hopes and dreams."  

I am so very lucky - I know it - I revel in it. 

So, bring on the purple, it is my favorite color, I will love wearing it! 

Happy New Year! (and check out my new "Photo a Day" blog in this blog group)

Wow! It is so hard to believe that the New Year is here! I hope that you and your friends and families are doing well.   It has been a wonderful Christmas and New Year holiday.  We enjoyed visits from good friends and relatives. That is one of the best parts of this "Season of Good Will, don't you think?


Now  it is time to get back in the studio. (Well, actually I have been in the studio, but it is time to get serious)!  There are pieces to finish, pieces to start and experiments to be had!

I would love  to take another  workshop.  The animals do influence my scheduling (most are seniors) - my husband says, "Go ahead and schedule one," (he'll hold down the fort), but we will have to see! (Just this morning, I called my Vet and took "Yam" in to see him. He is a sweet older kitty, but was under the weather. After a thorough examination and a shot (with some follow up meds to take at home),  he will be fine.  Thank goodness!


Here is a little dog I found on New Year's Eve Day.  After making several phone calls and then placing an ad in the paper, her person called me, identified her and she has been returned to her rightful owner.  She is a cutie.  What a sweet, sweet little dog.  

Have a good day, everyone!  Check through my  "bank of blogs" for the Photo a Day blog.  It should be a fun project.  

"Til Later!
Terrie