Choosing hope

I have quotes jotted in notebooks, saved on my computer, branded into my brain, and even scribbled on a wall yet when I take the time to create, this theme of choosing hope continues to manifest myself in my art.

Four years into the current economic downturn, I'm weary of folks giving attention to all that's wrong with the world. I'm making a conscious choice to choose hope over despair and gratitude over grumbling.

 Oh my goodness! Here is the newest member of  our extended family, Harvey, our new grand dog!  Harvey is part golden retriever and part poodle and yes, his fur is as soft as it looks. For an 8 week old puppy, he is very mellow and quite the little luv. Now, if only they came potty trained......