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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

[email protected]  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

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.

***

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

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.

***

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.

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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

Day Three Camp-Robi Update

- robin

Day three of course started with breakfast, yoga and pen-pal time.

Matilda wrote TWO letters on day three!

Our  Wednesday activity was….the DALLAS ZOO!!!

Photo: Matilda high fived this Mandrill.

At the zoo, we watched the animals and they pretended not to watch us.

Photo: Matilda and Pa, on the monorail.
Photo: We met an African porcupine.
Photo: Matilda loved posing with the sculptures.
Photos: The Hippos were tired and lazy.

 

Photo: Lacy, the giraffe.

Matilda fed Lacy her lunch! Lacy LOVED Matilda.

And Matilda loved Lacy.

Photo: The storks were happy on the hot day.

Matilda rode the carousel.

Photo: She rode on the hummingbird.

THEN…drum roll please!

Our sweet,  wonderful friends own a restaurant in Dallas….Pepe’s & Mito’s

{they have been on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives!}

and we went there for lunch after the zoo….

We had an early birthday Lunch for a certain almost 7 year old

and everyone sang  Happy Birthday to Matilda.

Yes! The candle is in the lime. That impressed Matilda so much.

It makes me smile.

The day went by much to fast.

Here are tired campers smiling  {I promise they were} as we went to the car.

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Please have a happy, wonderful day.

Love you.

Me

Day Two-Camp Robi Recap

- robin
Photo: Matilda writing a letter to her pen-pal.
Photo: Camp yoga. Matilda is our resident YOGI
Photo: Day two activity, hiking.
Photo: Matilda found arrowheads!

Then we came home for lunch and sketch time.

Then…..swimming, games……and

SUSHI for dinner!

Photo: Matilda sure can eat a California roll!

Then we journal-ed, and read. Our chapter book for camp was…

The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe.

***

Yesterday, we were informed that the water in our neighborhood

would be turned off this morning at 8:00.

I forgot about it till driving home at 8:05.

{from walking 4 miles}

I am giving blood today…and have other things to do

but I am a sweaty, nasty mess.

I have to laugh…..

Life is so amazing, even when things go wrong.

Have the happiest day.

Be kind, be bright, be happy.

Love you.

Me

Day One-Camp Robi Recap and Things

- robin
Photo: Matilda said bye to her Mother
Photo: Matilda started the day with “Pen-Pal Time”
Photo: Matilda mailing her Pen-Pal letter
Photo: We went fishing!
Photo: After Lunch, we had sketch time.
Photo: After swimming at the rec center, we went at Soul Mans BBQ for ribs!
Photo: Evening, bath, journal time and reading.

In all honesty, I had so much fun at Camp Robi.

Time with Matilda is a treasure to Larry and me.

Lauren & Josh are very generous with sharing their special girl

and

I cannot thank them enough.

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Photo: Sunday Dinner and Movie. I grilled pork chops and fresh veggies

It was a long weekend.

Saying good bye to Matilda and sending her home was difficult.

{but looking forward to Camp 2019!}

On Friday, we did have a family emergency. Perhaps one day I will share the story,

but for today,  will you do me a favor?

Please tell the people in your life, how much they mean to you,

and

Please, please….consider giving blood. It saves lives

I saw it first hand this past weekend.

Thank you to a few dear friends {you know who you are}

for your prayers and friendship.

Larry looked at me last night and said:

We don’t have many friends, but the ones we do have are amazing.

Since I have stopped taking the chemo, and radiation is over….

Tomorrow, I will be trying to give blood…..

I am off to do laundry and work on an old painting that I pulled out of the closet….

Love you, more than you know.

Me

 

2018 Fin

- robin

Camp Robi is over for another year!

We had the absolute best time ever.

Matilda was a great camper and  joy all week at the cottage.

This morning, I walked 4 miles….and then grocery shopped,

making it back home to watch the World Cup.

GO FRANCE

Have a wonderful day,

Love you.

Me