Adrian – @lead-castle.bsky.social
What a drawing!
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I’m finally settled after a really nice day. We went to the gym – getting a bit wet in spite of umbrellas – but I felt good about my walking this morning. No handlebars and the time seemed to go fast. I went for my massage and came back feeling totally relaxed and happy. Brian and I worked at my place until it was time to go to the cafe.
At the cafe, the owner came in. She came over and, after we visited a bit, I thanked her again for the glorious bouquet of miniature pink “fairy” roses and gave her the greeting card of the goat. She was surprised, having forgotten that she shared that the goat was her animal icon for the year of her birth. She teared up and hugged me. She insisted we take a selfie together and both of us felt good about the friendship we’re building.
These are my latest painted sketches.
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Brian and I had a delicious dinner of cheese lasagna with chicken with a side of black beans and rice. We share one order, and I eat 1/3 while Brian eats the rest. It works out nicely.
When I got back to my place, Khun Nong’s sister, Khun Bpaum, had left these!
It’s hard to bring plants home here, with riding in a cab, the heavy pot, soil, plant, elevator, etc., so I have made do with the plants I have received as gifts. Today I now have two more wonderful plants that I hope will thrive. I also am sprouting a jackfruit seed – it’s sprouting! – just for what I hope will be some nice leaves.
And finally,
The cheetah puzzle print was delivered yesterday! I’m delighted with how it looks. The Rooster Runway puzzle print has been ordered and so should arrive in a couple of weeks or so.
I know you are glad to be able to walk on the treadmill without holding on. Such improvement as you keep improving and staying healthy.
That was nice of you to paint a goat for your cafe friend. I bet she was pleased.
Your pictures are all so pretty. The puzzle turned out very nice. Great job! I bet it is even more amazing in person. I look forward to seeing your rooster puzzle finished and ready for display.
Take care and enjoy yourself doing what makes you happy. (Donna)
The rooster puzzle print will be the only square one we’ve had done, so I’m interested to see how it will look. Today is a rainy day for the gym and the visit to Harvey. Yes, the ‘goat lady’ was very pleased, and I was relieved. She is SO sweet to me. How was the anniversary celebration?
My anniversary celebration was simple, because I had to work. I am an LPN triage nurse in a doctor’s office, so my husband went to my favorite place to eat, and brought my lunch and stopped at his favorite place and we had lunch in his truck in the parking lot. He brought flowers and a card, as well. I thought that was so sweet. After 58 years, we do not need to have a big celebration. We just enjoy each other’s company. Thank you for asking. (Donna)
That is truly beautiful, Donna. You two BOTH got “keepers”.
Exquisite! The goat, roses sketch, plants, cheetah, ALL! How wonderful, Linda.
Thanks, Sheila. I’m delighted you liked it.
Oh, yes! I am in awe!
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