Susan Schaefer Fine Art
Professional Artist | Instructor | Publisher | Curator

Blue Jeans & Rubber Boots

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I have always enjoyed writing. As a kid in high school, I would get quite excited when we were given a writing assignment, and I would get it done well before the deadline. I know it's weird. In those days, we put pen to paper for the draft and used a typewriter for the final version. There was no AI to correct the spelling, only white correction tape. I still enjoy hand handwriting when I can.

In my blogs, I will write about topics I am passionate about: art, painting, mini Aussies, gardening, baking, travelling, and living a happy and creative life. Enjoy.

Travel

Our Grand Adventure
Visiting the Grand Canyon
Travel

2023-11-01 Last Updated on: 2024-04-18

For more years then I can remember I have dreamed of visiting the Grand Canyon in Arizona USA.

Finally in October 2023, we were able to make it happen. And it did not disappoint.

It started with a whole bunch of travel plans. Once we had a dog sitter in place, we were good to go.
WestJet safely got us to and from Phoenix Arizona, with nor a hiccup. One of the first things we did was drive up...

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Epic East Coast Adventure
Cousin's Tour
Travel

2022-11-01 Last Updated on: 2024-04-25

For the past couple of years, I have had a map of the East Coast, complete with push pins on my ‘vision’ board as a place we’d like to travel. We were delayed by the lingering COVID-19 viruses. In September, 2022, it was time. As I like to say, “If not now, when?”

The reason for this trip was two-fold. It was a cousin’s tour for my husband, as some he hadn’t seen in over 30...

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