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 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.
2024-12-22 Last Updated on: 2025-01-13
New Year Resolutions
As another year quickly comes to an end, I wonder what my New Year resolutions for 2025 will be.
I’ve always found the new year a time to make plans. As a home-based business, it’s a fresh year—a time to look back on last year and see what worked and what could be improved.
I found that making a five-year plan serves me well. In the last few years, my five-year plans
...2024-08-03 Last Updated on: 2025-01-13
I don’t quite remember when I started to journey, writing down my thoughts, aspirations, dreams, etc., but I always liked writing essays in school.
I found it very relaxing to put pen to paper. Remember, back in the Dark Ages; there was no autocorrect or AI assist—just our brains doing their thinking, analyzing, and putting thought to paper. I still find it relaxing.
During high school, I
...2024-07-29 Last Updated on: 2025-01-13
Happy birthday to me, now I am five. Gear up - let’s go for a drive.
I love to drink water out of the garden hose, but I do not like it when you tickle my nose.
There’s always time for a belly rub, but don’t ever mention getting into the tub.
Even though I was the runt of the litter, I keep our backyard safe from any critter.
I love with all my might, and I zoom around the yard as if
...2024-06-23 Last Updated on: 2025-01-13
Whenever I teach a class, one of my students will undoubtedly comment that they want to learn how to paint like me. This comment always takes me aback, as I don’t know how to teach them that.
I can teach them composition, techniques, what to do, what not to do and how to improve a painting. I can teach them about art supplies and how to use them efficiently. But I can not teach them how to
...2024-06-14 Last Updated on: 2025-01-13
With Father’s Day just around the corner, I am flooded with memories of my dad.
My dad wasn’t the kind of guy who would tell you he loved you but he showed me in other ways.
I needed a car to get around when I was heading to the big city of Regina after graduation. Dad took us to a car auction. I immediately spotted a hot red sports car. Please, Dad, “Bid on that one’. He didn’t
...2024-03-01 Last Updated on: 2024-04-18
Growing up on the farm shaped my passion for gardening.
I’ve never thought much about it, but as I get older, I can see how growing up on the farm shaped my childhood and inspired me to continue farming in my adult life.
I can still see my mother sitting at the kitchen table after all the dishes were done, leafing through seed catalogues. She would draw out maps for her flower and vegetable
...2024-01-16 Last Updated on: 2024-12-27
Susan was featured in Stacy Ross's segment on Inspiring Island Women on Jan 15, 2024
2023-12-27 Last Updated on: 2025-01-13
Parksville / Qualicum Beach News ran a lovely article on my Canadiana series and the opening in January 2024.
It will showcase 21 breathtaking paintings representing Canada’s diverse geography and natural beauty.
Thanks to Jeff for facilitating the trip to the east coast for his cousin's tour allowing me to get photos for inspiration.
Read the article @ PQB News
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
2023-09-06 Last Updated on: 2024-04-18
The warmer days, have turned into cooler morning with plants covered in dew. There is a nip in the morning that speaks of fall. We have already had the fire place on first thing, making it cozy for our morning coffee.
Fall is knocking on our front door. I change my attire several times a day. The long pants and sweat shirts are on first thing in the morning as Chace and I greet the day in the
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