April 4 Easter

Easter morning came awfully early, before 5:00. It's been a good long day, but a long day nonetheless.

5" x 7"

April 3 Black hen's eggs

After a many-months break, the two black hens have started laying eggs again. The black hens lay green eggs - long and slender, light blue-green. We've boiled four of them for Easter. Lovely pre-colored eggs.

5" x 7"

March 30 Pineapple

Jed woke me at 5:30 this morning. He was playing with the cactus on the landing and eventually tipped it over.

I made coffee and ate a bowl of frosted mini-wheats with raisins. A pineapple was on the counter. With an early morning start and a fresh pineapple for reference, I headed off to the studio to do the daily painting.

There's a legend that sea captains, having returned from a long voyage, rested a few days and spent time with their families. When they set a pineapple out on the newel post of the gate, they were ready to entertain friends.

After my long voyage of proofing the book, I feel almost ready to entertain. I will by Friday when the Easter weekend visitors start pouring in.

11" x 14"