San Diego Holdiay

We just returned on Tuesday from a long visit in San Diego area, actually Chula Vista, where we spent Christmas. We had a wonderful time with family. Our twins, Sarah and Andre, our grandchildren, just turned 18; and there was much to celebrate with both Christmas and their birthdays on Christmas.

This painting is an acrylic on canvas and shows many of the highlights of water play and bicycles and the convention center in San Diego.

Starry Winter

Driving up to Reno for Thanksgiving was a beautiful sight in the Sierras, and yet we knew coming home might require chains. Sure enough, we had to put on chains to drive home on the Sunday after Thanksgiving. It took 3 hours to drive the 68 miles; and then we could drive without the chains. Oh well, we are spoiled Californians when you think about the cold weather back East right now. But the beauty of the snow for the first time this year was awesome.

The weather seems to be holding for those who love to ski and snowboard. Personally, I just like looking at the snow and being in a cozy cabin in the evening.

Living with Cancer

This painting of two people who have been special in my life. They both have been living with cancer. So often we think of cancer as a growing "thing" in our bodies, but I see them rising above the disease with a will to live. The quotation is one of an old Persian proverb: "Deem every day of your life as a leaf in your history." We all have leaves in our history. Every person has a story and these two people have stories as well. I painted this after we were in Hawaii last November, and we shared our individual journeys with cancer.

Yesterday, my friend, Sandy and I visited Karen in a hospital and we were able to share how much we love her and how special her family is to us. We were honored to be able to share with her at this time. I hope this painting honors both of them.