Five (Pre-Travel) Things Friday. . .

I’m always a bit anxious for a few days before travelling, and that anxiety seems to have been a bit more pronounced and to have set in earlier for this trip. We’ll be on our way soon, but meanwhile I made a list of five reasons I’ve been fussing. . . and another list of five happy engagements that have helped centre me this last week. Click through to read both lists . . . and perhaps you’ll have your own examples to share.

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Okay, then, Autumn it Is!

Despite the title, this post is more an elegiac nod to summer sights and outfits worn, photos garnered on walks through the sunny urban landscape. On the cusp of autumn, I’d love to share these with you and we can wave good-bye to this season together. . .

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Books I Read, August 2023

Yes, I’m late with my monthly reading post (busy with preparations for October travel), but OH, some really great books in this stack. And, as always, we’ll build a conversation in the comments that will offer even more suggestions. Perhaps you’ll add yours! Please click through to read.

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Photos Becoming Sketches . . . Travel, Memories, Organization . . .

Getting ready for some Travel Sketching next month, I’ve been going through old photographs, organizing them. As I do, I’m sketching from a few, warming up for a week-long Sketchbook workshop I’ll be taking. Click through if you’d like a peek.

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La Rentrée — But. . . Still Two More Weeks of Summer

Yes, it’s La Rentrée,Back to School days, etc., but despite the hype, it’s not Fall yet . . . and I want to observe and celebrate Summer right until the equinox. Summer OOTDs and summer walking, some simple everyday joys to share with you. Click through to join me?

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