Dance of the Geraniums

I decided that I can, using one hand, put the finishing touches on this painting that I had to abruptly abandon when I broke my wrist. It was a challenge to open tubes, but I managed with feet and knees to get a grip for twisting. It was such a perfect day for painting outdoors - en plein air.

Summer Reading etc.

 Broken Wrist

While my completely fractured left wrist heals, it turns out I have an opportunity to slow down and savor the unexpected sea of time. I am living in the slow lane for a change, with a valid excuse to do minimal physical labor. I spend most of my time either reading, (one-handed) at the computer, listening to music, watching videos, studying and having long conversations. There is time to update Shelfari, unsubscribe from the excessive emails I receive (d!), look over photographs, think, and incubate ideas for when I will be fully healed and going back to using my hands and body fully, no holds barred. I have wonderful friends and family who pick me up and take me places, show me the photos from their travels, bring me food, teach me and entertain me. Switching from active to passive is good for a vacation I have discovered.

Taken by my friend on her mini vacation to the Camden, Maine area

great documentary

from 1972 - 2003

taken by my friend Rita the Photographer in Santa Fe at the
Santa Fe International Folk Art Mart
http://www.folkartmarket.org/