Thoughts of a Soo

Soon it will be the season for parsnips and sprouts. Ronnie is hoping to feature on this year's Christmas card. And yesterday I slept, sun-warmed in the garden as if it was Spring. I like a confusion of seasons. Reminds me that possibilities are endless and random things are the source of pleasure.

was kind enough to let me have a photo with her this afternoon. She did say, "Now where is that child that wanted their photo taken?" which made me laugh.

I haven't created a new work since putting up (and taking down) my exhibition work because things had become disorganised at my desk and with the storage of paintings. Have enjoyed the fact that a three day weekend has given me a chance to reorganise. I love the comment 'please don't stop painting'...

My Mum had knitted him his very own scarf!

...was given to me as a thank you for a kind deed I did. (It is long since eaten, but not forgotten because it will remain a symbol to me.) Today I received the kindest of words for some time I took to do something for a friend and I was reminded of the pear. It's the little things that mean the most.

My paintings have now been described as intimate and evocative. I love to read such comments and I love the power of language. So glad I became a 'will' not a 'won't' and was inspired and encouraged to get some work a-hanging on some walls. Goal setting is good. Helping people to be wills not won'ts is also rather cool.

and the way she poses for the best pictures!

This year's Christmas Card - I've got plenty of time to experiment with it and actually remember to get it printed.