Category Archives: DIY

Heart Art

Posted on February 14, 2013 by joanienaz

In honor of St. Valentine’s Day today, I was inspired to create heart art. After I colored several hearts by layering Prismacolor pencil, I cut them out. Then I used them as stencils for a watercolor painting. Several layers of Prussian Blue and Alizarin Crimson … Continue reading →

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Late for the Party

Posted on February 8, 2013 by joanienaz

It is a blessing for which I am grateful every day that I have the privilege of living in a rural area. I enjoy an uncluttered setting with fresh air, abundant scenery, intimate views of wildlife, and a sense of … Continue reading →

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Silly Geese

Posted on January 28, 2013 by joanienaz

Canada geese congregate in our area during the winter months, wherever there is a stretch of open grass. They can be found feeding and looking quite majestic in horse pastures and near grazing cattle. They even populate the baseball diamond … Continue reading →

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A Writing Contest!

Posted on January 22, 2013 by joanienaz

January flowers are full of hope! When I opened the file of my National Novel Writing Month document two days ago, the novel I began on November first of last year, the date on it was December 2. I hadn’t … Continue reading →

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The Daily Writing Habit

Posted on January 17, 2013 by joanienaz

The weather has begun to change here in the Northern California foothills, from the frosty days of the past week or two to sunny skies and warmer temperatures. As my brain has thawed, I have been getting back to my writing. … Continue reading →

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Cabin Fever

Posted on January 13, 2013 by joanienaz

Today was a clear and sunny day in western Nevada County, California, and although the air was chilly, Sam and I decided to take a stroll in a local park several miles from the cabin. As the warmer air in the open was more … Continue reading →

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Hawk Hangout

Posted on January 10, 2013 by joanienaz

Red-shouldered Hawk on hunting perch in oak tree A Red-shouldered Hawk has been hunting on the hill behind the cabin I share with my husband Sam in the foothills near Grass Valley, California. I have caught it flying low over … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #351 – Cookie Time Again

Posted on December 29, 2012 by joanienaz

The holidays are a time for cookies, cookies, and more cookies. I wanted to take a favorite from my childhood and give it a personal twist, so I looked up the Betty Crocker recipe for Molasses Crinkles. In the interests … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #349 – O Christmas Tree!

Posted on December 26, 2012 by joanienaz

This year, our Christmas tree is a petite Mediterranean pine. It was purchased at a hardware store with a nursery, and it is alive! We decided that it was better to have something that would last. Bigger isn’t necessarily better. … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #348 – A Christmas Puzzle

Posted on December 25, 2012 by joanienaz

The Christmas holiday is an opportunity to return to childhood. For many of us that is a mixed blessing. Buy it’s still fun to play games and act like a kid. Puzzles can be an entertaining way to spend a rainy … Continue reading →

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