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Oil Painting

What Comes First on the To Do List?

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Above: “Afternoon Painting,” October 23, 2018

The To Do List

October 24, 2018Oak Leaves

Sometimes
The To Do list should read
Just stop.
Look down at the ground
Or up at the sky
Slow down, take time to think
Take a picture of a flower
Or paint a mood
Or a memory.

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

Photo of swirling clouds


 

Photo of thistle flower


 

Painting, greens and pink

“The Path,” October 15, 2018

 

 

 

 

The Salines of Southern Illinois Raccoons

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