Category Archives: Comments & Suggestions

Spring is like emerging from a long, dark tunnel to which you thought there was no end.  How can one doubt the existence of God when one sees the world coming back to life with the buds of new life? … Continue reading →

I just saw a flock of robins the other day.  I also saw a raccoon on the patio and the skunks are out and about.  I hear those are signs of Spring approaching.  I am looking forward to this season … Continue reading →

There’s nothing better on a snowy day than to put on a crockpot of beef stew early and head down to the art studio.  Not only is beef stew “comfort food”; it’s aroma makes one feel safe and secure against … Continue reading →

Celebrate!  How wonderful it would have been to be in the stable with the shepherds that first Christmas.  To be in the presence of God made man, what a special gift!   We have that every time we go to … Continue reading →

We are now in the season of Advent, not Christmas, like the rest of the world would have you believe.  Christmas does not end on December 25th, but continues until the visit of the Three Kings. Prepare a place in … Continue reading →

It has been an amazingly HOT July.  Nothing like a family get together in 102º weather that feels like 120º!  We had some serious storms that went through before the scheduled reunion that showed us God’s might.  We praise Him that  He … Continue reading →

One way to get inspiration and material for artwork is travel.  Just as God has created innumerable types of flowers, so has He created innumerable places on Earth.  Each one unique.  Not only do you see places that you’ve never … Continue reading →

What beautiful blooms this spring for this month dedicated to Our Lady!  I’ve been taking advantage of the abundance of blossoms and have been photographing spring flowers for future use in paintings.    It is a good idea to photograph … Continue reading →

In Nature there is a period of dormancy before we celebrate Spring.  So in the Church we have Lent to prepare us for Easter when everything comes back to life again.  We are once again rejuvenated. This is the same … Continue reading →

Even though we have had the “Winter That Never Was” here in Ohio, it is wonderful to see things starting to turn green and little buds come out on the trees and little flowers poke their heads out of the … Continue reading →