...a gift...or is it two?

My friend John supports himself by growing cherries, something he does very well. What I didn't know about him (since we'd been out of contact for 30+ years) is that he is also an artist. During the busy years of raising a family and making a living John let his art go by the wayside. Since his life has been turned upside down and given a good shake he's returned to his passion to help keep him grounded.

I am the lucky recipient of one of his creations--a blown glass, cobalt blue ornament.



I am in awe of his talent. I am impressed that he heard me when I said, "I love cobalt blue."



The Christmas tree is no longer up, but I hated to pack the ornament away. Instead, it is now hanging in my front entryway where rays of sunshine will make it shine even brighter.

Thanks, John!

...a new jacket

My birthday gift to myself. It's cobalt blue and black and matches my bike. Resistance was futile. This morning's ride was the perfect time to wear it--cold, but no wind nor rain. Bliss.

...serendipity

Ask anyone who knows me well what my favorite color and flower are and they will tell you: cobalt blue and sunflowers. So, it was quite serendipitous (I love that word!) to find a blog skin that combined two of my favorite things AND I was successful in making it mine!