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Picture a Day #17-How to Paint Fruit
A while back, almost three months ago in fact, I posted the beginnings of a watercolor painting of a rose https://jmnaszady.wordpress.com/2011/10/26/how-to-paint-a-rose/. It is still on my easel, glaring at me, waiting for me to finish. And I will. But first, I … Continue reading
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Tagged art, food, fruit, inspiration, painting, postaday, watercolor
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Picture a Day #15-Crossing a Continent
It was great to spend time along the Oregon coast after our long trip across the country. We enjoyed two days of clear weather, and our last night of camping. This is the lighthouse at Heceta Head, near Florence. We camped north … Continue reading
Posted in nature, picture a day, travel
Tagged beach, food, nature, Oregon, postaday, travel
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Time to Celebrate!
One year ago yesterday I began this blog, and I have stayed with it , more or less. There is the matter of August, which seems to be missing for some reason. Best not to ask why. Must have been … Continue reading
Hot Cocoa
It’s the middle of December, and the winter holidays are rapidly approaching. The air is crisp, and may cause you to gasp as you escape from a warm, cozy building and soon wish you hadn’t. You might decide to return to … Continue reading
Home for a Holiday
Every family has its traditions. Ours seem to be anti-traditions. You never know what you’ll get when you arrive at our house. This year for the July 4th celebration, I decided to have a cooking contest. The theme of the year … Continue reading
Ode to the Avocado
I have been a lover of the avocado for as long as I can remember. I was born in the San Gabriel Valley of Southern California, and my earliest memory is of the avocado tree in our yard. I thought … Continue reading
Jelly Beans
You have a craving for jelly beans. But it IS Lent, a time for moderation, so you feel you should wait until the Easter celebration begins. But Easter is late this year, and your body knows it is time. So you amuse … Continue reading
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Tagged candy, family, food, friendship, holiday treats, life, thoughts
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When the World Stops Making Sense
When the world stops making sense, have some enchiladas. Some prefer tomatillo sauce, and some like red sauce. I like chicken enchiladas, but beef or plain cheese is excellent, too. Beans and rice is a complete protein, but it’s OK … Continue reading
Apple Fat
When was the last time that you cut into a nice, juicy apple and discovered a thick layer of fat under the skin? Never happens, right? My point exactly. Wait! Before you stop reading this, aren’t you just the least bit … Continue reading
Something (Completely) Different
It’s the end of the first week of January, and you are already settling very comfortably into the new year’s rut. The resolutions that ran through your mind last week kept on going, and are now out of sight. You will be … Continue reading
When You're Bored 