A quick sketch on the iPad is always a good time – it’s relaxing, and it’s my preferred way to create art (clearly not to sell but just to settle down for the evening) – quick cleanup (turn it off), hehe. I used my finger so it could be a wee bit more precise, but I wasn’t going for precise, just quick and sketchy. I like the pink with a white background. I also have a coloring book app that I use, ha ha. #goodtime

I posted an image the other day of these flowers – my parents have them planted around their mailbox and they’re stunning. Cosmos always make me smile.I write more than I sketch, but I do think it’s fun. I like the imperfectness of it.

Can you believe it’s the beginning of AUGUST already? Good grief, time flies! Not that I’m trying to rush things, but this extreme heat is getting to me (as it is most people). When the dew point hovers around 78 most of the day 🥵 and the 10PM temp “feels like” in the 90’s STILL, good grief, I need a break! Even walking really early provides no relief. Thankful to come home and jump in a cool pool. Not sure how it’s staying cool but it is. When it rains it will dramatically cool the pool. So that’s working out, ha ha. Although ANY water is refreshing after a hot walk.

Enjoy your August! A pretty time of year, remember it is hurricane season, and it’s August which means it’s close to September, so… stocking up on necessities isn’t a bad idea. Anything to prevent going hurricane shopping with the masses, right? We keep our hurricane food supply in a tote, pray we don’t need it, then donate it to a nearby Blessing Box. ☀️

✍️ Until next time…

📸 Image: Barbara Stroud (me!)