
Oh, the lazy days of summer. Lately I just feel like enjoying these days because before we know it, we'll be going into autumn. Time for walks, sailing, festivals and endless barbeques. Okay, back to reality - the above painting is one that I did as a study for further work. I'm always trying for that glow!
And I was very pleased and honored to receive the Bella Sinclair Award for "Friendship, Sisterhood, Sharing and Caring" from
Laurel Daniel.

I've received some awards in the past and I must admit that I usually have mixed feelings. Although I'm very grateful and flattered, I feel slightly uncomfortable naming only certain fellow bloggers. Because most bloggers I meet on the internet are wonderful people in their own ways. Therefore, I consider the wonderful ladies in my own Critique Group to be my sisters because they are exposed to my faults and weaknesses! They are:
Loriann Signori,
Karen Phipps,
Jala Pfaff, and
Melinda Esparza.