Our Creator

Sometimes with the holidays, I often think of the landscape outside.  We had a some snow for Christmas, but it was so very cold.   The rush of all of it makes me have to take a moment and close my eyes and think of a picture that is calming, to ease my mind.
       I had to work the last two days after Christmas so anytime I catch a moment, I think of this image.
I remember what Apostle Paul wrote how man pauses to contemplate  the marvels of the universe and often times in doing so, has come face to face with his creator.
       I can see snow falling against a cobalt blue sky, sparkling as it floats down to the surface of the earth. Falling as it were from God's hands.
       It relaxes me to think of the beauty of it all instead of the other unpleasant things that come along with snow.
       The holiday is almost over and often times the let-down sets in.  Most people celebrate the New Years by going out.  This year like many, it will be a quiet time with my kids, my dog and I , watching the ball drop to usher in the new year.  Seeing that I have to work on New Years Eve, I am hoping I can keep awake to watch it come down.
        New Years Day, my little family and I will visit my folks and then the following morning its off to work again.   The time will come when I need to reflect on "The Master Artist" creation and take in all the beauty that He has made.  Not only in nature but in those who we love and those who love us.
My love to all

Happy New Year!

Feeling Blue

We had another snow fall "Winter Storm" today.  Yesterday I spend most of the day decorating outside while the weather was tolerable.  I had to work early but found myself calling off because they had cancelled school because of the storm.  Needless to say I couldn't leave them by themselves.
    I have learned from working retail that for some reason or another, when you are a single parent or just a parent left without any alternatives, you just don't get understanding.  The head of the department wasn't happy with me and coldly asked me "If this was going to happen every time the school called off or there was a delay?"   I just took it and remarked "That it wouldn't be that way all the time."
             What happened to "Family" in the work place?  I really enjoy helping people at work and try very hard in doing so..what about my family or what is left of it.
              Needless to say I have been blue today trying to understand why I have to place my family down on priority when it comes to my job.  My children come first, and being that I am their only surviving parent, why should I have to explain my reason.  I answered a question of "How Old Are They?"  Which really upset me.  
              Anyway, I watched the storm roll in and leave the snow behind, it basically had  been a grey day, kinda sad in a way.  Its nearing the anniversary of my husband's passing and I will be looking for a lovely memorial brightly colored with red and green for Christmas.  Some days are harder than others and I go throughout the season with a smile on my face.  For those of us who have a difficult time of it, especially around the Holidays.  I want to say my thoughts and prayers are with you.  My love especially to a family up on the East Coast who are going through their first Christmas season without their dear parents.
I pray God will keep you strong and bring the warmest and the most loving memories of them close to your heart that they are always with you.

I Like The Color Green But Not That Much!

One of the basic rules of art is knowing your colors. Primary, Red, Yellow and Blue and from these colors the Secondary Colors are made, Violet, Orange and Green.
    I have been working in produce Cut Fruit now for over a month, and naturally the Primary Colors, Red strawberries, watermelon ,raspberries, Yellow pineapple and Blue blueberries.  Secondary Colors close to Violet blackberries, Orange cantaloupe and...Green avocados, come across my way, thus...guacamole!
    I like the color of green but not that much, recently I had to learn how to make this guacamole dip with fresh avocados.
    Seasoning, garlic,lime juice, onions, tomatoes,green and red peppers go into mashed avocados.  After this creation, I look down at my apron and notice what almost looks like small green paint balls had hit me but its avocados smeared on me. It is very messy at times.  I also have to beat the air pockets out of the containers after I fill them to make sure that the guacamole will not turn brown inside of them.
    It takes me back to the days when I was in High school art when we worked with clay.  The clay couldn't have air pockets otherwise it would explode in the oven.  So we would wedge the clay against the table to ensure that there wouldn't be air-bubbles.

    The dip tastes good, but I can do without the mess.  The main thing though is it sure was nice to be able to learn something new and if I have it get a little "Green" in the process, well that will be ok.  Its all good and its a good art medium as well.