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LeeAnna  has asked us to   Describe a wonderful romantic date  One Valentine's Day, when our boys were young, my sweet hubby created a lovely stay-at-home date.  It took place in our old, unfinished basement!  The most unlikely of places, but that made it special.  He made dinner for all of us.  The boys got to eat in front of the TV, a big treat.  Tim and I ate at the dining room table with candlelight.  After dinner, Tim got a roaring fire going in our wood stove in our dingy basement.  He set up a cozy place for us to sit, cuddle and enjoy the fire.  I am sure that doesn't sound all that wonderful to most people.  It meant a lot to me though.  To be clear, he has also taken me to some crazy expensive restaurants for dinner for Valentine's.  Somehow, they don't mean as much to me.  Of course, I appreciate a lovely meal out; any time I don't have to cook is good! I enjoyed going through some old photos of my art...
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Work in Progress Wednesday

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 I have been playing around with a bit of paint.  When I saw a sign that said this kitchen is for dancing, I knew I had to create my own.  Whenever a good song comes on, I make my sweet hubby dance with me.  The last time we did it, the grandkids were here.  They all crowded into the kitchen to watch us!  They all had big smiles on their faces.  I am sure it wasn't because we are good dancers; we are not.  It must have delighted them to see us have fun together. My painting still needs work, but I am having fun in the process.  I think it needs some glitter!
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Mandala Monday

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 I am on a mission to use up some of the journals I have collected over the years.  This one is about 3x3 inches.  It has handmade paper, which has a lovely texture.  I have been using soft pastels in this book.  I am enjoying creating simple, quick and expressive mandalas in it!
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Slow Stitching Sunday

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 I have a number of these butterflies on the go.  My goal is to get this one finished.  I only have one in the finished pile and that doesn't feel good to me.   It is stupidly cold outside today.  I am looking forward to getting cozy on my couch and stitching on this today.  I imagine that I can get it finished.  It doesn't need a lot more. I am linking to https://kathysquilts.blogspot.com/
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  LeeAnna  has asked I remember in elementary school, exchanging Valentines with classmates, did you? It was a big deal, which cheap card to give to which child. We had to give everyone one... we decorated the box too.  remember those little cards and the tiny envelopes?  Yes, exchanging those sweet little cards was a fun thing to do.  I remember you would get about 30 of them in a pack.  It was just the right amount.  You could give everyone in your class one.  I remember the year I was too sick to go to school.  I didn't get any cards that year and was sad.  My big brother, who is ever so thoughtful, bought me a giant lollipop.  I must mention that to him to see if he remembers.   I love happy accidents.  The kind that were meant to be! I emailed a friend, but clicked on the wrong email address, so it went to someone I haven't been in contact with for a long time.  It was a delight to reconnect with her! I love...
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Work in Progress Wednesday

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  I have always saved the tiniest bits of silk ribbon.  I don't like to waste anything if I can help it.  And silk always seems precious to me so really don't want to toss it out.  I found the perfect place to use some of those bits.  I think they work perfectly for this fish's tail.   I still need to add an eye to this little fishy.  I also think that the velvet section is in need of some stitching.
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Mandala Monday

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  Do not depend on the hope of results. You may have to face the fact that your work will be apparently worthless and even achieve no result at all, if not perhaps results opposite to what you expect. As you get used to this idea, you start more and more to concentrate not on the results, but on the value, the rightness, the truth of the work itself That quote by Thomas Merton was from Letter to a Young Activist.  It seems to me that is appropriate for artists as well.   This mandala isn't beautiful but I enjoyed creating it.  
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