Progressing slowly

Quick sketch of our server
at a Tapas Restaurant in
Kingston, Ontario Sunday
to give you something to look at
8 1/2 x 11 inches
black marker on bond paper
Barbara Muir © 2009

I'm working on a couple of commissions today. All
day I've been painting, except for a brief, sweet interlude
down by Lake Ontario on a patio of a restaurant overlooking
rose gardens and high fountains and beyond the Lake a
blue that seemed to disappear into the sky. A crowd of
well wishers gathered to wish an amazing high school
music teacher, Mr. Roy Greaves a happy retirement.
I know he gave my sons music -- taught my oldest
how to be a composer, and discovered my youngest's
incredible voice. Plus he believed in them, and they
flourished in music classes. A joy to see when we
attended their high school concerts.

I am trying to be patient with myself in the middle
of a very busy schedule, and when I can remember
to follow through, the work is filled with pleasure,
as it should be.

It's late and I am tired after yesterday's journey.

A shout out to my sweet brother and his new wife.
Here's to a joyous life together!


Have a patience-is-a-rewarding-virtue day.