Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Back to the lists

Pansy bouquet
Acrylic ink and marker
on watercolour paper
5.5 x 8.5 inches
Barbara Muir © 2024

When I taught Positive Psych at the college level I learned
some pretty basic helpful ideas, that would now be called
hacks or something like that.  One was time management,
and another (actually part of time management) was to make
a simple list.  I had a boss who recommended the 6
things list, and most days I follow that plan, of course
often extending it to 10 or 12.

Today was that kind of day -- task after task.  But it does
feel good to strike them off the list -- done.  I am 
grateful to my great friend and "office manager" for
helping me today. 

And I'm grateful to the neighbourhood coffee group
for inspiring me too.

Today's painting is one of a series of pansy paintings
I've done.  They are a treat to paint -- so vibrant and
alive.  Especially cheering in hard times like these.

Have a loving your life day!

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I paint and draw on commission and for shows. To commission a portrait, or purchase one of my paintings please contact me at: barbara.muir@sympatico.ca
A major highlight in my career? Drawing Oprah Winfrey live via Skype for her show "Where in the Skype are you? Galleries: Studio Vogue Gallery, Toronto, Canada. The Amsterdam Whitney Gallery, New York City. Gallery at the Porch Door, Kingston, Canada. Your positive comments on this blog mean the world to me. I'd love to hear from you!