Part of the Junco flock having breakfast
Yesterday was a long, tiring day. There was an hour of driving to a medical appointment. Sitting. Standing. More driving. Errands on the way home, and chores in the dark before collapsing into bed. It was a good thing I did the Daily Markmaking in the morning - the little birds, above - because I couldn't have made much more than a thumbprint last night.
But it was also a great day. I got a lot of good information from the new doctor, and a relieved mind from the second opinion which was the reason for the appointment.
There was a stop on the way home at the Fitchburg Art Museum, which I used to visit often but hadn't seen in years because of the driving. I renewed my long-expired membership and also my acquaintance with many old friends in the Ancient Egypt permanent exhibition, and paintings by the museum's founder, Eleanor Norcross. It was a simply splendid way to spend some time. It felt like a celebration.
I get a lot of practice at feeling thankful, every day. In the words of Johnny Mercer, I tend to "accentuate the positive." It's not something I strive to do, it's just the way I live. But yesterday was exceptionally fine by any standard. And I was so very thankful that I didn't need to go anywhere this morning - except out to the paddocks and barns. A lovely, lazy Thursday morning!
Tonight's markmaking effort:
And here comes the weekend! I hope you all have a good one.
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So glad the doctor visit was successful. Did you fit in the Vietnamese restaurant?
ReplyDeleteNo, I traded the lunch option for the museum :)
DeleteSounds like it was an informative day and a creative one starting with your sweet drawing and topping it off with a visit to the art museum. I find that after any day where I am out and about, I always then need time at home. I've had a cold all week thanks to my husband. At the stage of random coughing fits now. Hope I'm better by tomorrow. Enjoy your Friday!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry about your cold, Tammy - I hope Dr. Jingles is on the job and you will soon be feeling 100%.
DeleteGlad the new doctor gave you good information. Worry can be as bad as any illness.
ReplyDeleteYour watercolors are lovely, the birds are so believable I had to look closer to see if the painting is a photo.
Thanks so much - that's quite a compliment on the little bird painting!
DeleteMedical appointment. ugh. But yay that it was productive.
ReplyDeleteHuzzah for the weekend.
Yes, yes, and YES! :)
DeleteVery glad to hear that you had a good report from the doctor - good news indeed. And a celebration with the visit to the museum was a good thing too.
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