Eloise joined me at the table this morning while I was fiishing last night’s drawing. A quick watercolor sketch, trying not to get fussy. Very hard to let go, and I think the most succesful part of this painting is her shirt!

I download the sunday nytimes puzzle every saturday night. I was in bed, working away when I realized that I hadn’t done my drawing! I scribbled away on the crossword itself, and added color and ink this morning.

A blurry shot–but also a loose, quick image. I am trying to let go. Thanks, Liz, for the inspiration!

There’s something awkward but appealing about this image to me. It’s yesterday and today’s images combined into one.

Was feeling uninspired, but looked down and saw these little guys.

This model was picked this afternoon in a friend’s backyard, by my 3 year old. After I post, I am going to slice it in half, and use it for scampi–just a one-person supper tonight. Unfortunately, the flu has struck again here and my husband is in bed.

Arrived at my dentist a few minutes early and found street parking, outside Amici’s Pizza on Union. I only had 4 quarters, and knew the appointment would take one hour, so I did a quick watercolor sketch of the meter as I waited until the last moment to dump my change in, and hurry upstairs. Came out after an hour and a few minutes and yay, no ticket!

A day off. Sunny. Made it to a morning exercise class. Spent the afternoon with a dear friend, having lunch and seeing a matinee. Came home to kiss them goodnight. We ate leftovers and drank wine.

Home with two tired kids, today. Rainy afternoon. We tried the Randall museum but it was closed, so we went off to Target, in the fog and mist, for something to do. I am sure that someday I will look back on these days wistfully. Sometimes I feel so deperate for an activity that I am willing to drive 25 minutes to push them around in the cart and get them a soft pretzel…