Ah, to think we are already in February but my WordPress calendar is still on January 31, 2019. Of course, we are advanced by a few hours from other countries.
I used to write about month endings and beginnings, lately though I’ve been quite lazy. Lazy to write a few words that is. January has been a quiet month for me. I’m just so happy that I have found new authors and new books to read. I have just finished my 20th this year, a story about the quirks and moods of an artist, his relationship with his family particularly his son who idolizes him. A lovely story, carving your own space in the shadow of a master. And here is my short, short review at Goodreads:
“I am giving this five stars, my second book of five stars this year. What a gifted writer, truly impressive story. Yes,this is my first book of Tom Rachman. He is virtually an unknown author to me.
I love the main characters of the story. Charles aka Pinch is such a lovely character. His whole life was overshadowed by his talented and gifted artist father. He struggled on his own learning the craft without the knowledge of his family and friends. He proved himself that he could excel just like his father.”
I haven’t admired the art of painting much except when I was introduced to it at Sip & Go, an afternoon spent with Nissa back in November where we indulged ourselves in an amateur painting. She paid for it as a birthday gift to me. Painting on acrylic…just great. When you are used to doing stick figures and flowers in crayons, you would truly appreciate something like this. Believe it , I’d like to go back one of these days to paint other subjects. Ambitious, ‘no? 🙂 I am re-posting one of our photos here with shall I say, the finished product.
It’s a lovely morning with the cold breeze and all.
Goodbye January. February, be kind.
February has arrived here with real winter weather. Light snow, and freezing temperatures. Glad to hear you enjoyed that latest book, and I think you should go to the painting place again, to create more art. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Light snow Pete? that must be lovely. Sometimes when summer is so hot here, I imagine myself in a cold place yes, with light falling snow.
Hopefully, there would be a repeat of that lovely afternoon one of these days. Keeping my fingers crossed.
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The snow might look nice, but it is treacherous on the roads. We may have to cancel a family event this Saturday, if the road conditions get worse for driving. You can have our snow, with my blessing. )
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Haha 🙂 But that’s a sad scenario. Stay safe Pete!
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Your painting is very pretty!!
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Thanks Michelle, an amateur work but I love it.
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