Out and About - January 2016

♫Dream of Flying♫

January started off with my catching my husband's New Year's cold but I used the stay-in-bed time to look through all my collection of artists' journals to see which one I wanted to use to guide me through the year in my drawing challenge.  It soon became clear that Beatrix Potter's characters would be just what I needed.  You can read about that here. . . .

Snowbound

Several of my readers have inquired of our situation here in Maryland after Winter Storm Jonas blew through on Friday night and into Saturday evening.  We are fine--no loss of power even--and are in the process of digging out.  I thought I'd share the experience with those who were not in its path and give those who were a chance to share their experience in the comments section.

Friday, 4:45 PM:  The snow started two hours ago--earlier than predicted.  Really looking forward to seeing some snow this winter. . . .

A Year with Beatrix Potter & Friends - January

Jemima Puddle-Duck by Beatrix Potter

More or Less - January

♫The Way♫

Welcome to my new monthly feature: More or Less.  It replaces my View Outside My Window series.  This will still be my "conversation" post where I invite you to answer the question that's been on my mind.  But the photo will be from my photo library of photos that have something in common with each other and relates to my question in some way.  This month the photos are of paths. . . .