Groundhog ~ Symbol of Lucid Dreaming

“Dreams are the liberation of the spirit from

 the pressure of external nature, a detachment 

of the soul from the fetters of matter.” 

~  Sigmund Freud

Groundhog Spirit ~ Higher Consciousness Day 29 Mystery ~ Unconscious ~ Awakening ~ Revelation ~ 8.5 x 6.5" Hand Painted Watercolor on Yupo Paper Matted and Framed to 10" x 8" ~~~~~~~

Groundhog Spirit ~ Higher Consciousness

Day 29

Mystery ~ Unconscious ~ Awakening ~ Revelation

~ 8.5 x 6.5" Hand Painted Watercolor on Yupo Paper

Matted and Framed to 10" x 8"

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Here's a few in-progress shots for today's painting.

The steps are the same as in the previous posts.

So, instead of me being redundant, take a look at the 

past few posts and you'll know what's going on. 

Groundhog Spirit -  Full frame/ Uncropped

I can't believe there is only one day left of the challenge!

I will be posting two more paintings, until Friday the 31st.

This month has been a blur. It's a really good blur though,

full of color, growth, excitement, new friends 

and renewed passions.

I hope you'll meet me back here tomorrow for more thoughts on the 30/30 challenge, a new painting and plans of new adventures. 

I wonder if the groundhog will see his shadow this Sunday. 

Will we have six more weeks of winter or what?

Any guesses? 

As always, thanks so much for dropping in.

I really appreciate all your great comments.

X ♥  O

Birthdays, Breaks and Babies

Today is my horse, Santa Margarita's, 21st birthday. It seems like only yesterday that she was a newborn foal, so bold and full of herself, ready to take on the world.

 I haven't seen her yet today, but I will go out at dinner time with Jerry and make a big fuss over her. I'm really looking forward to seeing my big birthday girl today.

Not much to report on the home scene. Healing is going well, but slowly as expected. Here's one of my x-rays showing the craftsmanship and carpentry skills of my doctor. Thank goodness for modern medicine!

As per my suspicions, we just found out that our woodchuck, "Chuckie" is "Chuckquita"! She  has 5 or 6 babies under my hay shed. They are the size of guinea pigs and so cute! We can see them through binoculars from the house. They are very young and wary, so we can't get close to them. My dad had a groundhog as a pet when he was a kid and the whole family really loved him. Check out this video of a lady who rescues orphaned wildlife. I'm having a cuteness overload. Don't you just want to hold one?

Sketching Soothes my Soul and Saves my Sanity

Today's Sketch from George Stubbs' Whistlejacket

I've been getting back into sketching during my convalescence. Today I copied George Stubbs' painting, Whistlejacket. Sketching and painting takes me to a place where I am not aware of myself, the present, past or future. It connects me to a power that is much greater than I am. Without this outlet, I probably would have been much less content than I have been during this ordeal.

 "If you get into the habit of sketching, you'll never be bored." ~ Me

George Stubbs' Whistlejacket

ROM Cam Walker

After reading this blog post by one of my favorite bloggers, I ordered my cam walking boot online.   Read the comments for this post if you are in the market (or may be) for a boot yourself.

 Yesterday I got my cast cut off (again).

I got new x-rays and was fitted into my new stylish black boot. About 10pm last night, it started hurting. When I took it off, I could see it had partially cut off my circulation, so I am wearing it very loose today. I see the physical therapist tomorrow and will request more information on fitting the boot properly.

Spring has sprung here at the Sandarosa. Jerry took this photo of a momma turkey and her brood from the kitchen window.

And one of Chuckie the Woodchuck under the bird feeders, yesterday.

(Does Chuckie have nipples or am I seeing things?)

And Fuzzy Tail, congratulations, looks like you are expecting twins!

There's never a dull moment around here at the Sandarosa Animal Sanctuary!

The Feral Cat Saga continues, but I'll leave that story for next time.

Have a great evening everyone!