A Few of My Favorite Things
John at Going Gently inspired me to put a few of my favorite things in this post. Much of this artwork belongs to the Boyscout. While he was collecting art, I was frantically trying to get to 3 soccer games, dance class, cleaning house, supply nourishing food to 5 other humans and working full time. Now that I have slowed down, I get to enjoy his passion. I love this because it could be me with my two boys 25 years ago.It is the main street in Carpinteria California (clearly, I need to dust). This is a typical sight around here (at least it is from January to June). The eucalyptus, and the ever present Oak, is quite common. This is also a local scene by artist Pam Schiffer. Our community has strong farming roots so fields are interspersed in the city and prominent outside city proper. The pic doesn't do this justice. It is really quite lovely and subtle. Made by my mother, I treasure few things but this is one. This little gal and her sister guard the front door. We pi...