Hope 34

Hope 34

Oil on Wood

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SOLD

It has been raining off and on all day and the mood is similarly dreary.

I don't see how we ever move forward from this time standing still.

But.

Humans are adaptable. Surprisingly so. And also, humans are resourceful. There are good people  across the globe doing good things in their communities. And there are problem solving scientists in all corners of the world collaborating on research and solutions. Discoveries will be made. And we will celebrate again.

Hope 33

Oil on Wood

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I am seeing the same landscape every day. The same walk, along the same road, the same trees, the same deer family, the same birds, perching on the same branches.

But, it is different every day.

Today it rained and everything changed.

The light, the colors, the grasses, and even the birds. 

Being attuned to Nature is not all bad.

Goodby busyness. 

Hello enhanced reality.

Hope 32

Hope 32

Oil on Wood

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This is for all mothers everywhere.

My mother. Your mother. All the mothers I know and love. My children who are and are becoming mothers.

Because.

Mothers = HOPE.

Hope 31

Hope 31

Oil on Wood

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I just happened to walk outside last night just as the moon was rising in the Valley of the Moon.

Big. Beautiful. Globe of goodness.

It feels like the world is ending 

But then...

Some small miracle reminds me to have faith. And patience. 

Hope 30

Hope 30

Oil on Wood

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The green grasses have grown tall and are suddenly turning golden.

Summer is sneaking into view.

I will miss the lush green meadow. I don't like change.

But.

The warmth feels like all the hugs we are no longer giving or getting.  And seeing friends and family outside at a distance is possible and probable, and that is cause for celebration.  

Hope 29

Hope 29

Oil on Wood

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I sat in the garden with a friend this afternoon. 20+ feet between us and weeks since we met in real life. But it was just like old times. Catching up with laughter, stories, advice, confidences -- the stuff that friendship is made of. Alive and well in this otherwise trying time. It did wonders for my outlook on life.

Hope 28

Hope 28

Oil on Wood

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Out on a limb. Well that pretty much sums up where we are.

Where do we go from here?