Javier Lazaro – @lazaroillustrations.bsky.social
Isn’t the movement in this wonderful?
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Latest painted sketch.
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Tenor
This morning I learned something new about my computer. I was charging my keypad and track pad. I’ve done this over and over and haven’t had any problem. This morning when I tried to remove the charging cable from my keypad, my computer screen suddenly went almost black. I – the most far removed from a techie – almost panicked. I contacted my son, Brian, by text and carefully explained what I was trying to do and what happened. He asked me if I could see the ‘sunshine’ icons on the F1 and F2 keys on the keypad. When I said, ‘yes,’ he told me to press the F2 button several times and see if the screen got brighter. To my intense relief, it DID! So now I know that the F1 and F2 keys make my computer screen lighter or darker, and that the F10 key mutes sound, F11 turns down the volume, and F12 turns it up. I’m empowered!!!!
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Freepik
I’m still a bit overwhelmed by my new jigsaw puzzle. I’m one piece away from having the outside edge together now, and several bunches of things put together, but my usual techniques aren’t working very well yet. I’m putting on my ‘methodical hat’ and continuing to work my way through things, trying to make sense of it. This may be my most challenging puzzle yet! 🧩
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Painting to Gogh
I’m finishing up the humongous sketchbook I started about 6 months ago. I feel that I have learned a lot by trying to draw what I see. I have 5 more pages before this one is filled up. I have a new one ready to start. Here’s hoping that when I compare the new sketches with the old, I’ll see some improvement…
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I hope 2026 has had a peaceful start for you.
creativeartworksblog 
Fortunately, you love a good challenge, and you will conquer this puzzle before you know it. I will be happy to see the finished product.
Your painting is beautiful
It is so helpful to have our children know so much about technology. (Donna)
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I love a good challenge WHEN there is no time limit attached. 😂. Thanks for your kind words about the painting. Brian designed my website, Creative Artworks, YEARS ago, to help me display my art for sale, then expanded it so that I could add the work of up to 100 others at one point. He continues to be my rock, particularly when I mess things up! Thanks, Donna.
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moving forward works best for all of us. I just had a wonderfully experienced last night at the movie theater. Went to see Song Sung Blue. It was so much fun to sing along with the tunes. Just like when I went to see Frozen with a friend a few years ago and a four year old little girl next to me stood up and sang all the songs throughout the movie.
Patty San Diego
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Both of those sounds so wonderful, Patty. I can SEE you grinning and singing along, and I love the mental image of the girl next to you was singing along with the movie. Just priceless!
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Wonderful on your sketches, Linda!
My year is starting a bit rough. I am in pain currently from having pinched a nerve or pulled something in my shoulder out of place. So, I have tried everything in the house and all the devices and machines we have. But still in pain. And Saturday is my birthday. I hope it soothes by then!
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Well, THAT sucks. I’m so sorry! I hope it soothes by your birthday, too! Take care, good friend.
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Yes, it is starting to soothe a bit. I told Richard I broke myself I should be able to fix myself! Ha!
I found my Yamuna ball and it helped a bit. Plus a hot shower and then lay on PEMF heat and red light pad.
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I’m glad to hear it. Let the healing continue.
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Indeed. It’s releasing a bit. Hoping to sleep better tonight.
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Hope you do, Sweet Sheila.
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