Author: robin

New Traditions and Love

- robin

Larry is very busy these days.

He embarrassingly admitted

that he does  not read the blog much anymore.

 I can share a secret with you then.

In a few weeks, we will celebrate our wedding anniversary.

When we were married, our cake was tiny,

the  bell cake topper cost about $2.50

and

we do not remember it at all.

This year, I have ordered a cake from our favorite bakery and a topper.

We will celebrate alone, no party…just us.

It is never to late to create new traditions, is it?

Photo: Willow Tree Cake Topper

Larry is my best friend and love.

I love him beyond the moon.

Me

Abstract Highlights Painting Number 11

- robin

ART highlight day is here.

Today I have 4 paintings. {a set? or would you like just one?}

They were painted around 12 years ago…

They are 12″ X 12″ Oil on gallery canvas.

I do not remember much about them,

except they were painted

around Valentines Day one year long ago.

If you are interested, please email me at

robin@robintolbert.com  for pricing information.

Mention paintings number 11.

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I walked my laps this morning.

It is cooler today and  the sunrise was beautiful.

The lake is low because of the lack of rain,

and the ducks were wading in the mud,

plopping around with their huge feet.

Have a happy Wednesday.

 I love you beyond the moon.

Me.

Team Believe and Early Detection

- robin

Good morning dear ones.

My Larry has declared this an anniversary.

Last year, on this date, I was 5 years cancer free.

I have been informed that now the celebrations REALLY  start.

{Larry is so amazing}

Six years ago, my tumor was removed…

and

I have stayed breast cancer free since that day.

 My breast cancer was discovered, because a friend had been diagnosed.

It was in her honor, that I had a random mammogram.

It is that mammogram, that i had “by chance”

that we found  my tumor.

Now, I need you to do me a favor. Please.

If you have not had a screening this year, please go?

Remind your friends, women and men.

Early detection saved my life.

It saved my life.

Love you.

Me

Learning New Skills

- robin

Larry and I were teenagers when we met.

He is  my favorite person in the world.

He can do anything. Except cook.

It seems, as we are in the 4th quarter of our life,

we are doing comfort things.

Exercising, seeking out our good friends, eating clean

and learning new skills.

Larry has been cooking. {and we all know that is MY job}

Last week he offered to make Sunday dinner.

I asked if he was sure…..he said of course.

I adore a man with confidence.

He did such a good job….dinner was so good,

that I gobbled it down fast.

You would have thought I had been starving to death.

Menu: Burgers cooked on the grill

and corn on the cob.

Isn’t it ironic that our corn holders are piggies?

{because I ate like a pig}

The burgers were delish.

The picture says it all.

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Our movie was As Good As It Gets.

You see, good friends of ours are talking about a holiday in Paris.

It seems that our paths will cross for a few days…and we have promised  a dinner.

Of course, they will come to dinner at our flat….

but dinner out, will be at one of Larry’s favorite restaurants.

Le Grand Colbert….it  is highlighted in the movie, Something’s Gotta Give.
That is what we watched….

It was a good evening.

PS: Our wine was FREAKSHOW.

Paired with burgers….perfection.

Je t’aime.

Moi

Perfect For Today

- robin

As I walked my laps today,

all  I could  think about was being on Kaua’i.

The smell of the ocean and  to feel the sand under my feet.

Oh, the sand.

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Neither Out Far Nor In Deep

The people along the sand
All turn and look one way.
They turn their back on the land.
They look at the sea all day.

As long as it takes to pass
A ship keeps raising its hull;
The wetter ground like glass
Reflects a standing gull

The land may vary more;
But wherever the truth may be-
The water comes ashore,
And the people look at the sea.

They cannot look out far.
They cannot look in deep.
But when was that ever a bar
To any watch they keep?

~Robert Frost~

I adore this poem.

It is perfect for today.

As my thoughts vary

and go slightly array.

Love you.

Me

Abstract Highlights Painting Number 10

- robin

Time is speeding past  and

I am feeling the need to minimize.

In this process, I am selling many of my paintings.

Each week, I will highlight a painting.

IF you are interested, please email me

for price info and include the painting number.

robin@robintolbert.com

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ART Highlight Day

Painting Number 10

Photo: Painting number 10.  Oil on canvas by Tolbert. 16″ X 20″ without frame. 21″ X 25″ with frame.
Photo: Painting number 10

This is a difficult piece to photograph.

Texture reflects the light in wonderful ways.

I took it off the gallery wall to photograph it,

and

Larry informed me that he had missed it very much.

If interested or have any questions, please email me for price.

This is painting number 10.

robin@robintolbert.com

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     Have a wonderful day!

Love you.

Me.

A Joyeux Anniversaire

- robin
Photo: Anniversary gift arrived, wrapped by the ARTist.

It is hard for me to fathom,

that in a few weeks,

Larry and I will have been married 41 years.

We decided on a gift weeks ago…trusting our “gut”

as we commissioned a painting

by just seeing a  painting that a fellow blogger

{Thank you Stephanie Nielson}

had commissioned by the same ARTist.

I am so picky about things like this….but it felt right.

 

Do you want to see that paining first or know the ARTist?

 

The ARTist is Suzi Reil. {links below}

ARTist Suzi Reil l website ink

Suzi Reil Etsy Store link

{we commissioned her through her ETSY Shop}

Suzi is a California  ARTist, who has a special knack capturing

the complete expression of a beloved pet or family member .

She is wonderful to work with and is very concerned

about capturing your subject  perfectly.

I cried when I opened the portrait last evening….

and

had so much to tell Suzi about my feelings as I looked at the painting.

But that can wait.

Photo: Libby Portrait. Will be framed in a few weeks…for now I just want to look at her eyes.

Happy Anniversary Larry.

Libby’s portrait is priceless.

I love you beyond the moon.

Me.

Peace Be With You,

- robin

It was a fun, busy weekend.

Matilda’s birthday party was on Saturday.

Photo: Matilda and her new bow

and on Sunday, we went to the Modern ART Museum in Ft Worth

to see the  Murakami exhibit with Matilda.

The exhibit was striking and quite visual.

Incorporating  unique ways of creating ART on  and with different materials

…I enjoyed it very much.

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Since Libby left us, many friends have been suggesting that we adopt another dog.

I am just not ready now and the wonderful thing is,

Matilda understands how I feel.

{She is such a sympathetic creature}

So, yesterday at the ART Museum, she and I each found

at the same time,

an English Bull Dog puppet.

He was adopted on the spot and named Benjamin.

He is adorable and means a lot because Matilda was instrumental

in finding him.  I hope to include him in future posts.

***

Today is hot. I walked my laps early, 6:45 am-ish

 and as I walked, a bike-rider approached from behind.

The rider said: on your left.

I said: Thank you

and as he passed me he said: Good Morning, Peace be with you.

And also with you sir.

How wonderful it was on this hot, stinky morning

to have the Peace of Christ shared.

Have  a wonderful day.

Love you beyond …{please, you fill in the blank}

Me.

I Dare You

- robin
Photo: Zinnia’s from Lauren’s garden, hostess gift.

It is  very hot here today.

I went to the rec-center and walked my laps inside.

The house is quiet. Larry is working in his office

and

I am surrounded by canvas and palates  filled with dabs of paint.

When it is summer, you can smell the oil in the oil paints.

Paints  go on the canvas differently in the summer.

I love the smell of paints….but to be honest,

brushes are even better. { LOVE them}

Have a great Friday.

Dance in the park.

Donate to your favorite charity.

Give blood.

Cry over a romantic movie…..

{ I watched a wonderful movie a few days ago. I cried.

It got not so good reviews, but I liked it a lot.

Perhaps it is an ARTist thing?}

Dare To Be Wild

or

tell someone that they are special.

I dare you.

Love you.

Me