Day to Day

The rhythm of living is a pretty steady one now, with less frequent spikes of activity. We haven't been stagnant in any way, simply more stable. There would have been a post about our hike to see Elowah and Mccord Creek falls, but I was a doofus and forgot the camera. Here's a link to another blog from someone who did this hike and took really nice photos so you don't feel totally left out: CLICK HERE FOR PICS and description of the hike

I've been working from home as usual, and Ash transitioned to a new job at a mental health facility. She's now a patient advocate, responsible for giving meds, assisting the residents with day to day activities, planning and running groups and classes, keeping charts and assisting with billing. She is on a new and much preferred schedule of 2pm -10pm and a higher pay rate. To say she is happy with the new work would be a huge understatement. It wasn't that she didn't like security, but the company that employed her was beginning to show its lack of ethical business practice. 

In addition to my typical work I've had a slew of new art commissions including 2 elk busts, a snook, a frog, a whole elk, and a California quail. Also been working on the order of 10 life size butterflies. Here's some pics of the little quail:

Also for your viewing is a "RANDOM ETCH-A-SKETCH OF THE DAY" that I did a couple days ago:

As I sit here typing this, I'm glancing over to a ledge on my left and smiling as I take in the sight of a cute pink and floral plush elephant that once belonged to my Granny. I look upon this little reminder of good times from my past often and fondly but with a tinge of sadness that she's not around to share in our experiences since the move. Before she departed this world for the mysterious blue beyond, we had some wonderful conversations about her adventures with grandpa all over the west. Turns out we have plans to see many of the same sights they did, our tires traversing much of the same roadway as their camper's wheels. It fills me with emotion every time I admire a grand vista to think that her eyes may have fallen on the same sight. Love you Granny.