Thoughts & Musings

In Conclusion

Whew. It’s been a full semester. To be fully transparent, I jumped into the semester late, back in February, two weeks after having abdominal surgery. After that, it was full steam ahead: classes, assignments, and working part-time, all while recovering both physically and mentally from an (unexpected) intense and emotionally draining three months of doctor…

Taking a Closer Look

Well folks, we made it. I completed my last plein air painting session this week. Classes end soon, and summer begins. Woohoo! This semester has been a whirlwind, so I can’t say I’m sorry it’s almost over, but as my great-grandmother used to say: “The end of anything is sad.” Though I’m looking forward to…

Greener Pastures

I think the Lord has been gently teaching me to slow down this past week. I’ve found myself running like a madwoman from one obligation to the next, leaving just enough time to take care of my responsibilities, attend appointments, run errands, eat, sleep, and keep up with my smidge of a social life. I…