Here I am, friends! It's been a while, but since I have not officially stopped blogging (just paused it), I am celebrating my 16th blogiversary this month!
Unfortunately, I haven't created a recipe for you and written about it and photographed it. Nevertheless, I thought it high time I wrote a little something.
As life takes its twists and turns, new things take over the calendar and the clock, and old interests fall lower and lower on one's to-do list. Food blogging and art are two of those interests.
Still not "feeling it" in the food department, I have been feeling the need to paint so started going through my supplies this week. Couldn't decide what to paint, then I remembered I've been wanting to send a thank-you card to someone. Since the person likes wildflowers and rustic flowers, I decided to do a little sunflower.
And I wanted to start small. It's been sooo long, I wasn't at all sure how it would go. So a tiny painting, 3.5x5 inches for a card, was a sensible choice. Several attempts wouldn't waste all that much of my expensive watercolor paper. As it happened, I felt kind of okay about the first effort and so stopped there. No paper wasted!
Now, if I can just paint a little every few days, I'll be happy. No point in my setting the unrealistic goal of a "daily practice," which would be ideal.
Even though I didn't meet my goal of doing a food post for my 16th blogiversary, I hope you'll take a look at the Recipes index page and perhaps find something delicious among the hundreds of recipes.
Still on hiatus,
Do say Hello in the comments,
Jean
Sounds like you’ve discovered the difference between motivation and obligation. Welcome back! Life makes it adjustments and your friends are always there. (Wildflower looks good enough to…eat.)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sully. Yes, a difference that can be either subtle or glaring.
DeleteHi Jean. I hope you are keeping well? Congratulations on 16 years of keeping your great blog going. All the very best, Tony
ReplyDeleteTony, thank you so much.
DeleteIt is so lovely to hear from you! The painting of the flower looks beautiful! You did a wonderful job! Happy anniversary!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mrs White, it's been a while, but I have tried to visit some of you lovely bloggers during my hiatus. Will see you soon!
DeleteNice to read this from you. Love the yellow flower you have painted. Quite elegant I feel. I envy this kind of artistry.
ReplyDeleteLynn, thank you so much. Your life is a work of art!
DeleteHi Jean! Happy bloggiversary! Beautiful artwork, I love sunflowers. Best wishes!
ReplyDeleteMaristella, thank you. I always enjoy your beautiful photos!
DeleteCongratulations, it is wonderful to have you back!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Melynda! And a visit to Scratch Made Food will no doubt inspire me.
DeleteOf course I'll stop in to say "Hello!" Congratulations on your 16th blog-iversary!!
ReplyDeleteNot a frequent blogger myself these days, I do understand the ebb and flow as well as the changes in inspiration and time and season of life and so on. Life is funny like that. We'll still be here when you're feeling it again. Love your sunflower and that you answered the call to create in a different way. Take care!!
Cheryl, you put that so beautifully! Thank you. You've certainly incorporated many ways to be creative in your life.
DeleteHello---Life ebbs and flows, doesn't it? I have had some big changes in my life in the last few years and kind of fell away from blogging on a regular schedule. I finally decided that I would blog every Friday-even if it is not what I would usually blog about. That seems to be working for me.
ReplyDeleteI love the sunflower---you did a great job. I need to get my own paints out one of these days.....sigh... Diana
Diana, thank you so much. And I hope you will get your paints out one of these days. It's quite therapeutic!
DeleteIt is good to hear from you. I have to say I think that sunflower is just elegant - I didn't know you could cook and paint! Congrats on 16 years. Sandie
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sandie! Those 16 years have flown.
DeleteThe painting is really beautiful, Jean. Glad that you update your blog..
ReplyDeleteAngie, thank you. I do hope I can post again before sooooo much time has passed!
DeleteCongrats on 16 years of blogging. Love your creative venture, so pretty. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ellen. I so appreciate your visit.
DeleteYour paintings are beautiful. Dont worry about blogging about food, you have many wonderful recipes you have posted over the years. Happy anniversary.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Gerlinde. Very encouraging words!
DeleteIt's lovely to see your post and wish you Happy Blogaversary! I really love your sunflower. It's beautiful and delicate and has lovely detail. Do you have an area where you can just keep your paints out? I always find I'm better if I can just plunk down at a table and all I have to do is fill my water jar and get going. (Which, I might add, I haven't done since October.) It was so good to hear from you, too. Big Blog hugs!
ReplyDeleteJeanie, thank you! Yes, I am fortunate enough to have a dedicated art table in my home office/studio. So the supplies have all been readily available all these months, but I just couldn't be bothered to "fill my water jars and get going!" I use two jars, one for rinsing brushes and one for clean water.
DeleteYour watercolor sunflower is gorgeous! Sunflowers are my oldest favorite flower. I have many favorites now, but they were my first.
ReplyDeleteThanks, SITMW! I have two oldest favorite flowers, one associated with each of my grandmothers. But, like you, I have many favorites now!
DeleteCongratulations 🎊 on 16 years. Beautiful painting. ❤️ Warm greetings from a retired lady living in Montreal, Canada ❤️ 😊 🇨🇦
ReplyDeleteLinda, thank you so much! I've only ever seen photos of Montreal. Looks lovely!
DeleteSixteen! That's amazing! Happy Anniversary!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jeff! I never dreamed when I started it that I'd keep it up for so long!
DeleteGreat to hear from you and I'm more than happy to add my "hello" (even though it's a bit delayed, sorry). Congrats on 16 years! I totally understand the "calendar and the clock" taking over and old interests fading away. To be honest, I can't understand how I managed to find time to maintain a blog of recipes, although I'm glad I did, since it forced me to write down many of my favourite recipes. I'm not feeling it in the recipe creation or recording areas these days, but I'm still enjoying cooking (especially the quick and easy dishes) and, of course, eating. Yesterday, I made a dish based on Dal Makhani (from the freezer plus added spinach, tomatoes and prawns) and I remembered you'd posted about this dish too (7 years ago, it turns out - where did the time go?). Looking through your recipe index did also remind me that I really should make some nonnettes to celebrate the coming spring. Hoping to hear from you again before too long.
ReplyDeletePhil, thank you so much! It's a delight to hear from you! You'll hear from me soon, but I am just about turn out the lights after a very long day.
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