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Aisles Of Candy, Vinyl Tablecloths, Knickknacks, and Memories

Aisles Of Candy, Vinyl Tablecloths, Knickknacks, and Memories

August 1, 2018 By Gail

“I don’t want to repeat my innocence. I want the pleasure of losing it again.” ― F. Scott Fitzgerald I was running a little ahead of schedule, a bad habit ingrained in me by my father. If he was on time, he was late. Period. But enough of my Norwegian/German/Bohemian underpinnings and tendencies. The reason for my trip to Sandstone,… Read More

Filed Under: Musings About Aging Tagged With: Ben Franklin Stores, Going Home Again, Pencils, Vinyl tablecloths

Where’s Gail? (It just doesn’t have the same zing as Waldo, sorry!)

Where’s Gail? (It just doesn’t have the same zing as Waldo, sorry!)

July 24, 2018 By Gail

I’ve had a number of requests to let folks know where my next art fair shows are occurring. Thank you for caring! I’ve been busy creating, printing, framing, matting, and more, and that’s why I’ve been a little laggy in the blogging department.  I promise to get back on schedule soon! Here we go: This coming weekend, July 27-29, my… Read More

Filed Under: Sharing Tagged With: agingschmaging art booth, Art Festivals, my artwork

Men Who Remain Boys: Thanks For The Laughs, The Fun, And The Lessons

Men Who Remain Boys: Thanks For The Laughs, The Fun, And The Lessons

July 10, 2018 By Gail

“Boys are beyond the range of anybody’s sure understanding, at least when they are between the ages of 18 months and 90 years.” ― James Thurber A butterfly captured my attention, and I followed it with iPhone in hand. If it would just land on something, I could snap a photo…and then I heard a voice. My head swiveled toward… Read More

Filed Under: Musings About Aging Tagged With: being open to joy, Fun, inner-child

Meet My July Silk Scarf Ambush Model: Cathy Collison!

Meet My July Silk Scarf Ambush Model: Cathy Collison!

July 6, 2018 By Gail

It was a steamy summer night, and I was trying my darndest to be a wallflower, albeit a slightly droopy one. The artist mixer, held at Northfield’s Imminent Brewing, meant an opportunity to meet other local creatives. Nonetheless, there I was, eyes down, hiding behind a plate of excellent food truck offerings. Nom, nom, nom. Before long a woman took… Read More

Filed Under: Sharing Tagged With: Silk Scarf Ambush Models

Happy 4th of July!

Happy 4th of July!

July 4, 2018 By Gail

“We must be free not because we claim freedom, but because we practice it.”      –William Faulkner

Filed Under: The Best Part Of My Day Tagged With: 4th of July, freedom

Short Leash? Long Leash? I Have Trouble Letting Go

Short Leash? Long Leash? I Have Trouble Letting Go

June 26, 2018 By Gail

“Heaven goes by favor. If it went by merit, you would stay out and your dog would go in.” ― Mark Twain I didn’t think much about the car approaching from behind. As a young girl, my worldview was secure and small. People were all friendly, mostly consisting of family and neighbors. On this day I had decided to walk… Read More

Filed Under: Remembering Tagged With: childhood memory, death of dog, Love of dogs

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