From fellow knitter, friend and blog follower- Thank you Terry❤️

in Copley Ohio
From fellow knitter, friend and blog follower- Thank you Terry❤️



This winter’s snow was not kind to my Lenten Roses. (Hellebores)


Previous Februarys





Ruth, your recent blog featuring apples made me think of my friend Mary Ann – a wonderful watercolor artist here in Florida. She is headed to Washington DC in April to accept an award from the National League of American Pen Women, Inc, for her art submission representing the topic of “Apples”.
Founded in 1897, the National League of American Pen Women, Inc. (NLAPW) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports and promotes professional women in arts, letters, music, and allied professions. For more information go to National League of American Pen Women, Inc. – NATIONAL LEAGUE OF AMERICAN PEN WOMEN, INC. — Linking creative women since 1897
Mary Ann Miller is active in the local (Jacksonville) league and created quite an original take on the topic. She painted “Joie des Pommes” (Joy of Apples) –four scenes influenced by 4 famous artists (Monet, Renoir, Van Gogh, and Cezanne). An apple hides somewhere in each scene …. pretty clever take on the subject. The scenes are created in 3D and framed in a shadowbox … lots of beautiful little details.
2025 Vinnie Ream Medal Winners – National League of American Pen Women, Inc.

From the archives

114 years ago today, my dad was born

Google image search says a raccoon , skunk or squirrel. Those paws with claws are too big to be a skunk or a squirrel.




The fittings looked like directions for a dance All the footprints needed were 1-2and a 3 to instruct your dance steps.
