Rainy Saturday in the pacific northwest....
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Posted:Nov 5, 2016 6:06 pm
Last Updated:Nov 14, 2017 6:41 pm
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As a full time college student, I don't have a lot of time for regular stuff....like thoroughly cleaning my art room, laundering the sheets and blankets and then making the bed up all nice...vacuuming....taking that long slow relaxing bath after accomplishing all those tasks....which I did today.
As I closed my eyes and let the warm water envelope my body, I could hear the rain on the roof...a very comforting sound.
My mind wandered....
a good blogger friend on here said he felt sad when he heard someone had given up hope of finding that someone special in his/her life.
Though I have not given up hope.... sometimes...actually often....I tell myself I need to be realistic....and....sometimes it hurts less to be in that realistic mode rather than the hopeful mode.
Not to be all sad here lol because next on my mind as I relaxed in the comforting warmth of the bath was....what would life be like if I did find that someone special? What would a rainy Saturday in the pacific northwest be like if I had a guy....wouldn't have to be living together, as I know most guys my age prefer their independence....and a lot of women do as well...
So to dream of that perfect rainy day time together...
Plan a special meal that we would cook together, sipping wine (or beer) as we cooked....maybe some fun, sexy music in the background....hip bumping each other to the beat lol (not with knives in our hands tho). Feeding each other tastes of what we were fixing....how is the sauce? are the noodles done al dente? No, you don't have to eat the broccoli, we got green beans for you, dear. Perhaps earlier in the week, we'd spent time together making dough for some crusty Italian 8 grain bread so now we get to form the loaves and bake them as our dinner cooked. Oh the scents that filled the house!
While dinner cooked in the oven (we planned the meal so it would have to cook in the oven for at least an hour), sipping wine, we sashay down the hall to laugh and pleasure each other in the bedroom....maybe we don't even get all our clothes off. Maybe we do. What do you think?
The timer goes off just as we finish our after sex play and we are famished.
We just pile the dishes in the sink, run water over them, to do later.
We snuggle on the sofa to watch a movie...or maybe a football or baseball game is on....we share another glass of wine between us....we go easy on the alcohol because we don't want to get too tired, too fast...
As we snuggle, our hands start to wander to each other a bit....just a little stroke here and there....perhaps a glance at the other and a quick sexy kiss...we gauge each other's interest in what we are watching...and we know each other well enough to know....
that I can slide off the sofa and crawl over to infront of you ....you force yourself not to look down at me but I see your eyes glance down, just for a sec...and you have that smirky little grin at the corner of your mouth...your eyes trained at the tv but not really seeing the show much...
I chuckle a little to myself and gently nudge your legs apart with my head....
I reach up with both hands, sliding my palms firmly up your thighs, my thumbs grazing the side of what is already firm...
You playfully swipe my hands away, shake your head a little, raise your eyebrows and wag your finger at me....you tell me I have to take off my shirt first....you know I did not put my bra back on after our little before-dinner trist...
so I sigh, sit back on my heels and slowly unbutton my shirt....my eyes on yours as you watch each button being undone, revealing a little more skin, a little more curve....i slide the shirt off over my shoulders and let it fall to the floor, shivering just a little in my nakedness before you.
Slowly your eyes raise from my breasts up to meet my gaze and you lick your lips.
My time to smirk as it's my time to have my way with you. I did comply with your wish, eh?
I lean forward, letting my ample breasts rest against your knees and I unsnap your jeans....my eyes are on my task, your eyes are again trained forward, unseeing, at the tv.
I unzip your fly...and am delightfully reminded that you did not put your boxers back on after our earlier sex.
I decide I want you as you are, jeans still on....
I look up at you as I lean down and.....
to be continued 
yeah I can be a smart assy bitch sometimes
said with affection of course....
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I am in love....
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Posted:Oct 16, 2016 9:54 am
Last Updated:Dec 14, 2016 11:55 pm
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...with Dimitri Annenkov...born in Russia in 1965, 'with great skill and patience, Annenkov develops his time-consuming compositions that appear deceptively simple but are actually quite complicated. He has a remarkable ability to take a two-dimensional canvas and create objects that are so lifelike that time after time people are drawn to touch his paintings, only to find out what they likely already knew; the objects in the paintings are not real!
Annenkov is a connoisseur of art. With the skill of a master he blends his designs with colors and textures, creating a balance between animate and still forms. His wonderful use of light brings his treasured mementoes to life and gives the viewer a glimpse of Annenkov the man.'
Here is a photo of one of Annenkov's paintings that really shows his skill at creating a still life and painting it on a canvas with such realism:
And here is my attempt to practice my skill with colored pencils, shading, colors etc by copying this still life by Annenkov:
I am not finished with it by any means. Comparing the two really lets me see what I need to work on. Colored pencils have recently gotten the label of being the new coloring crayons for older adults....though the use of colored pencils to color in pre-printed intricate pictures is popular (and quite relaxing), the skill to use the colored pencils to create works of art takes a lot of time, patience and skill. Already in this copy of mine, there are half a dozen layers of color in every piece in the picture. And I can see now that I need to add more lol deeper, richer, darker color. But that's the process....start out light, slow, build up to the real thing.
Hmmm, that could apply to a lot of things in life, eh?
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new artwork....no nudity, sorry! maybe soon! lol
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Posted:Oct 2, 2016 1:15 pm
Last Updated:Jun 28, 2017 11:12 am
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Recently, I have been fascinated by older people....the lines in their faces, the looks in their eyes...such stories they must have to tell....as I draw their portraits, it's like I am talking to them....I kind of wish they were live models so I could hear what they have to say.
A little warning here...one of my portraits is quite sad....and I'm not finished with her...I've just done an ink drawing so far...I am not sure if I will add color or not....
I am not finished with the old man either....still some work to do on his hand, beard and the dark green knitted cap he wears.
Notice the two rings on her finger...which explains the sadness in her eyes...
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La Femme Damnee
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Posted:Sep 26, 2016 6:34 pm
Last Updated:Oct 22, 2016 8:37 pm
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This is a painting by Nicholas Francois Octave Tassaert titled La Femme Damnee....Woman Damned.
I am just wondering why the fact that a woman who is being pleasured by three men is considered to be damned?
I am pretty sure it's because this was painted in 1859 but I now want to study this artist and find out why he titled such an erotically beautiful scene of a woman being sexually pleasured in a not so nice way.
What do you think?
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Dating...for us 'old' folks
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Posted:Sep 25, 2016 5:27 pm
Last Updated:Jul 3, 2017 11:59 am
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First off, let me say that 'old' is a relative term.
I have met and/or talked to some people much younger in years than I am who were quite old in spirit. Sometimes, that is a good thing...I do have an age preference when considering dating and if someone below my age preferences strikes me as mature beyond their age, I am reminded that sometimes, age is just a number. Sometimes being a younger person with an older spirit just means they are tired and it shows. '
And then, some of us 'old' folks have a young spirit within us...I, personally, feel very young at heart...to the point that when my arthritis makes just walking the college campus difficult (especially going down stairs), I hate being older...I know there are things I can do to make it so that my body is more in-tune with my younger mind but, it is what it is...I am the oldest in all my college classes and I'm ok with that. In my ceramics class, you can see the students who are really interested in the clay and who are there just to pass what they hope to be an easy class...and I am proud to say I am in the first group...along with the 18-20 year olds
Anyway, I was thinking today of the dating scene for those of us who are not so young anymore.
When was your last date?
Was it one date, two dates, more?
What did you like about it? What didn't you like about it?
If it's been awhile since your last date...why has it been awhile? Your choice? Someone else's choice?
What are your feelings about dating in the future?
Of course, if any of these questions are too personal, feel free to not answer them. I am just a curious soul. Sometimes I wonder if how I feel is what other people my age feel.
My last date was almost a year ago...a nice local gentleman I met through this site...about my age. We met at Pike Place Market, he bought me a coffee at Starbucks (gotta have that cup of joe in seattle!), had a wonderful stroll through the market, had a nice breakfast with a view of the ferry boats crossing the sound...we both said how easy the conversation was between us...we had not chatted very much on the site so this was our first time really getting to know each other. We made arrangements to meet again the next weekend.
Second date was for a light dinner with a glass of wine before going to see a movie...because we met on this site, the conversation easily and naturally did include a few sexy questions and answers, in the quiet corner we had for our dinner. We held hands during the movie, walked so we were close side by side to and from the car...
I enjoyed myself very much and he said he did as well...we both agreed on a third date. He said he would call me the next day (Saturday) to finalize plans for the next date. He drove me home, kissed me, said good night...drove away.
And he didn't call...lol
I texted him Sunday morning, just asked how he was doing. I didn't want to pressure him, but wanted to remind him I was still around lol He responded, said he was grateful that I 'slowed things down' between us. I asked him what he meant. He said since I hadn't contacted him before sunday morning, he got the message that I wanted to slow things down and he respected that. So I reminded him that he'd said he would call me...like yesterday. After about an hour later, he responded, said 'oops, sorry about that'
I have to admit, by then, flags were going up, old tapes were playing and yeah, now I was backing off a bit lol I didn't respond right away...I had to think things through (yeah I think too much sometimes)...but he responded about 45 minutes later, said since I didn't respond, perhaps it was best to let things go. My final text to him was to tell him that it would have been nice to be given a bit more time than 45 minutes to respond as I did have stuff I was doing at the moment...but agreed and that was that.
So....
I very much enjoyed getting out with a guy, chatting, visiting, getting to know each other on a crisp, cool, sunny fall afternoon. I enjoyed the intimacy of a quiet dinner together out in public...holding hands and getting close in the movie theatre...the kiss...well that was a bit unexpected....not that I didn't want to but he just gave me no indication he was going to kiss me so I was a bit unprepared...and so it was not the best kiss...there was no spark at all. And perhaps that's why he decided to end it. Too bad because I do love to kiss lol
I would definitely go out again...not with him but...yeah, with someone. The local men I've chatted with on the site are pretty much only interested in a FWB relationship...my head is just not in that space...yet. I need to get the friends part of it down first.
(Heathen....shaking my finger at you...lol I know what your response to that will be)
I'm still hoping to find someone to be with for the rest of my life.
Recent conversations with good blogger friends on the site have helped me to realize that there are many types of relationships and possibilities...marriage has never been my focus, at all...been there, done that lol
Have a fun, peaceful Sunday evening everyone.
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College Life
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Posted:Sep 22, 2016 9:51 pm
Last Updated:Jan 23, 2017 6:09 pm
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I tried to go to college right out of High School...took one quarter, if that...it just wasn't for me at the time. I was yearning to be an adult...have that full time job and my own apartment. My twin sister and I moved into a little place in a not-so-safe neighborhood...she was mugged so we moved out within a few months, moved back home. Met my now ex, dated, bought a house together, moved in, got married, had ...etc etc etc But college was never in the list of goals for me. Not until a couple of years ago. Late bloomer, in more ways than one! lol
Here are some pics from the campus....not sure what the flowers are called and only know the japanese maple tree...but the campus is beautiful, I love just walking through it, trying to figure out where everything is.
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Cheers to new beginnings...
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Posted:Sep 19, 2016 6:44 am
Last Updated:Sep 22, 2016 9:41 pm
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I start Fall quarter at college today. It's raining...perfect pacific northwest weather lol
I remember two years ago when I lived a bit north of where I am now....I started college there as well. Culinary Arts. I had my chef uniform, my chef shoes, my baking supplies....when I first walked into that huge baking kitchen...I was so happy to be there. Of course, I was the oldest person there...even older that the chef teachers but that was ok. I was just one of the students to them and that was great. I really enjoyed that quarter because it was baking. I learned so much and had so much fun. The next quarter was in the regular kitchen and was a lot more difficult. Still, I have very fond memories of my time there.
Now I take a different direction. I decided the kitchen part of Culinary Arts wasn't for me and they didn't offer just a baking tract. Today I start classes towards an Art Degree. I've actually never taken art classes after high school....which was another lifetime ago lol I wanted to take 4 art classes but my advisor said she's never seen an art student be able to handle more than 2...so I had to drop Sculpture and Drawing...I will take them next quarter. Now, I have 2 Dimensional Design, Intro to Interior Design and Ceramics. I got the supply kit for the 2 Dimensional Design class yesterday. I have opted to hitch a ride to school with my , on his way to work, so I'll be at the college a couple of hours early. I will take my little camera and explore the campus a little, find out where the library is, get a map for the area, get a second coffee lol...
I have to take three buses home but I don't mind that. When I lived up north, I took the bus everywhere. It's a little scary at first, not knowing where the buses are, what the route is like, where to go to connect up with the next bus, etc. But it only takes a few days and it's fine. Even in the rain
I wish you all a great Monday. Make the most of it. Every minute we have, we don't get again. It's up to each of us to decide how we are going to spend our minutes in this life.
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A portrait...
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Posted:Sep 14, 2016 11:34 am
Last Updated:Sep 2, 2018 4:21 pm
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This is my first try at using just colored pencils for a portrait. This one was especially challenging given the subtle colors. I've included a picture of the project in it's early stages and as it is now...and I've included a picture of the photograph that was the inspiration, just for reference.
I have also been working on a few other projects...two are using watercolor pencils; the cherry blossoms are done with the colored pencils.
Self-discovery at my age is pretty exciting...I look forward to working on new art pieces every day. I start school next Monday...Ceramics, 2 Dimensional Design and Intro to Interior Design. I wanted to take 4 art classes but my advisor said she's never had an art student be able to handle more than 2 a quarter. So bummed that I had to drop my Drawing and Sculpture class, but there is always next quarter.
Thanks for allowing me to share my hobby with you. I know this is not what most people are here for but, as the saying goes, it is my blog
And I am still working on my David clay sculpture...and he will be anatomically endowed
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Off to watch the Seahawks, enjoy nachos and being with family
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Posted:Sep 11, 2016 12:42 pm
Last Updated:Sep 15, 2016 12:02 pm
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On this day of Remembrance of 911, I am grateful to be able to watch my Seahawks play football and be with my ...
It's been a good day so far....took advantage of a surge in ambition and cleaned up several rooms in the house....I love having clean sheets on the bed And several of my watercolor pencil projects are coming along nicely....and I have spent time in the backyard, just enjoying the fall cooler air with filtered sun and having a few tokes....
Life is good today...hope yours has been too!
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Heading out to have some fun...on a Friday night no less!
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Posted:Sep 9, 2016 7:30 pm
Last Updated:Nov 13, 2016 9:59 pm
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It's been a long day here in Blogland for me. I had a break in my studies, my chores and my hobbies and used that time to visit here...some good, some not so good. lol Such is life.
The Washington State Fair has been going on for a week now (at least...I haven't kept track)....this is the last weekend so I'm going to jet over there tonight with some friends for some fancy fair food, good music, animal shows and, of course, the rides.
But it's the people watching that I love so much...especially the excited . The lights and activity should make for some great photos!
Stay safe, everyone, have a great Friday night!
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tolerance and the box of crayons
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Posted:Sep 5, 2016 10:19 am
Last Updated:Jan 23, 2017 6:12 pm
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First, I will give credit where credit is due....GymDandy created a blog about the Box of Crayons yesterday. Though I was not able to comment as he set it up so only friends could comment, I was able to read his opening blog...and some of the comments.
I can't contact Gym and ask permission to use his idea for this blog so I am hoping he doesn't mind.
In Gym's blog, he used the word 'tolerance' towards others, because we all do choose to live in the same 'box'....and there are a rainbow of different exciting, beautiful colors in the box. Each of us is unique.
We don't have to live in the same box. We do have the choice to leave the box or to just ignore the color next to us if we don't like that color.
Tolerance is a word used a lot in the blogs these days. The dictionary defines tolerance as 'the ability or willingness to tolerate something, in particular the existence of opinions or behavior that one does not necessarily agree with'.
I would add to that...it also means (for me anyway) to tolerate something you do not agree with, without using unkind words towards the other party.
It means respecting the other colors in the box enough to let them be their own color with no repercussions.
We are all different...unique....we all have something special to contribute toward the beautiful picture created with all the colors in the box.
What does tolerance mean to you?
Have you had a personal experience in your life, where you showed kind tolerance toward someone or they showed it to you?
I am inviting everyone to comment on this colorful subject on this Labor Day Monday....
however, I will be approving messages before they post so that there are no angry, hateful, bashing words here....from anyone
That is what blogging is all about...a safe place to let your views be known without all the anger in your face.
Take care and have a great day!
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