Aidan and I got together for more kitchen table artwork along with more Scattergory, another walk, and some soccer over where his team is playing. His team now has, I think, three wins and one tie--maybe a couple more wins before he was back from Heifetz.

Next week are tryouts for the school soccer team. He and a couple of school buddies were practicing for that yesterday afternoon before Aidan and I split for a meal at the local Vietnamese restaurant that we both like. That, followed by his shower at home after which we took off for the church where Seth had his piano concert. I captured Seth's encore after a wonderful program from this accomplished young man's repertoire playing Mozart, Debussy, and Chopin.

The encore was Claire de Lune...





If you are a blog follower you'll know Seth from times when he plays the accompaniment for pieces Keoni or Aidan are rehearsing or performing or recording. He assists the church music program, as well. What good fortune we all have to know and appreciate this talented, agreeable man.

Besides enjoying drawing, like his brother, Aidan has a very good eye for the wonderful photo op. He generously sent these to me to share with you...

From our Kitchen Table Art...oops a charger wire got in there.

Aidan's sunset at the farm. 

It's interesting trying out some of the mediums and tools again...

Water color pencils and watercolor travel box.

Watercolor box open for business.

New pens that Paula told me about. They handle a lot like dip-pen/ink without the spill potential.

Yesterday morning before it got to0 hot out in back.

Yes, sometimes I miss Toby, but feel happy he is roaming the environs at the farm. He came to get his pets after one of the walks Aidan and I took around the farm perimeter. He hasn't forgotten one bit.

As Aidan and I rounded the corner of one of the pastures, the figure of a fawn rose up in the wooded area flanking the fields where it had been tucked in by its mom as is customary for deer who need to go get their water and nourishment. We were careful not to disturb him or her further. As we slipped by we could see its spots.

Life is galloping along. I'm doing something tomorrow that tests my nature by talking before a group, Adult Forum, at church (think grown-ups at Sunday School). I am grateful it is an easy audience and that I'll know many of them. The subject is Playing for Change|Songs Around the World. It went viral 8 or 10 years ago so you maybe saw it or follow their progress via their website. In any case, here is the original recording they made that I still love...Playing for Change -- Stand by Me.

Morning moon.