Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Sun Flowers Sweeten any Day!


Over the weekend, my Bestie and I went to Seasons 52 where Painting & Vino was hosted.  I purchased the “Sunflowers” by Van Gogh session on Groupon, a two for one deal, as a birthday gift for my best friend.  We didn’t know what to expect and were quite blown away by the entire process.
Happy Early Bday Bestie!! 
 
 
We arrived early and had a drink (for inspiration).  Then we were seated along with around forty other people and the instructor began the session.  As we painted we sipped on fruity drinks and ate yummy appetizers.  It was a great way to celebrate her birthday, but also to relax and allow our right side of the brain to bring forth our inner most creativity… 
 
MIne
The Real Deal

And while my painting looked quite the amateur (when compared to the real deal) I am still quite proud of it. It now adorns the left side wall in my room.  

When I see it hanging, it makes me smile, after all Sunflowers were my brothers’ (he’s in heaven now) favorite flower. I remember a time when he planted some in our house and they were so big and heavy that they drooped.  Which calls to mind that poem by E.E. Cummings:

“I carry your heart with me (I carry it in my heart) anywhere I go you go, my dear…”

And that’s how I keep him alive by small actions that provoke such treasured memories... God is good!
 

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Birth of My Blog & Completion of a To do Item Before I Die...

For the past year-and- a-half I have been toying with the idea of starting a blog, feeling a great need to create...  I’ve always loved to write; in fact, I have kept a diary since I was twelve – the diary matured into a journal and eventually to written letters to God.

So here I am with a nom de plume to keep some privacy. And looking forward to many shared ramblings as I adventure thru life & share some of those experiences here.



Cheers to a new beginning, & may God bless this attempt at self-expression!