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    One Weird Hail Storm

    We hear of so many supposed rain storms that are approaching our area of parched California, we hardly pay attention now. I guess a good gully washer would be "News" if it were to actually…

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    Very Big Snake~Surprise!

    I couldn’t fit the whole snake into the photo because she’s about 54″ long! I wondered how long she could hang there, bouncing on the wall. The branch in front isn’t holding her up. She…

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    Fawn at My Backdoor

    I was distracted and irritated. BUSY. Struggling with the fruitless task of forcing a long desk to fit into the mud room at the foot of the stairs leading up to my studio. Frustrated and…

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    Beagle Investigates Caftan

    Sophie thought perhaps I was hiding something interesting under there somewhere but.... It seemed just a little out of the ordinary. However... Never underestimate the curious nature of a beagle. Sophie will always follow her…

  • Fat Pink Sheep on a Beach

    This painting did not start out as pink sheep on a beach! It was splashes of water and paint on white paper. I'd had a vague dream of a beach and the color had remained…

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    Sophie Sweet Beagle

    Sophie is now almost 6 months old! The reason I haven't posted many photos of her is because she won't sit still long enough for me to photograph her. She moves continually unless she's sleeping.…