April 30

April 30, 2017

Mystery solved.

April 29

April 29, 2017

This morning, I swear that I heard helicopters.

April 28

April 28, 2017

At this time of year, faeries dance each evening in the maple bush.

April 27

April 27

Here, kitty kitty.

April 26

April 26, 2017

April 25

April 25, 2016

It's hydro metre reading time.

April 24

April 24, 2017

It seems there are no cheerless days this month. 

April 23

April 23, 2017

And then... the screen went blank.  So, 4 hours with Apple Support.  Crossing my fingers...

April 22

April 22, 2017

How dandy!
I thought last night was a dream.  When I went to check the shed this morning, all that was there was a can of paint. But this morning... look!

April 21

April 21, 2017

The old shed.

April 20

April 20, 2017

Every year I unearth treasures in my woods.

April 19

April 19

Someone was in my garage.  This was taken from the garage sale box in the night, and place on top on my septic tank.  I've officially dubbed her "Our Lady of the Septic".  She can stay there now.

April 18

April 18, 2017

Found it today under the carpet.

April 17

April 17, 2017

There was laughter today throughout the forest.
It filled my heart.

April 16

April 16, 2017

Easter Sunday. Of all things, fresh snow.

April 15

April 15, 2017

Here's to you, bud.

April 14

April 14, 2017

Honk if you're happy.

April 13

April 13, 2017

I never planted these!

April 12

April 12, 2017

I went to bed early.  But, I couldn't sleep.

April 11

April 11, 2017

I looked for it all day.  I finally gave up, and took myself out to dinner.

"Focus in on the color yellow tomorrow for good luck"

April 10

April 10, 2017

April 9

April 9, 2017
I heard a splash on my path.  Lucky me.

April 8

April 8, 2017

Last night...
I dreamt of my grandmother.  When I awoke, I knew where it would be today.  Her garden gnome stands at the edge of my woods.

April 7

April 7

Today I found it here.

April 6

April 6, 2017

Spring Cleanup
I started by cleaning out my downspouts.
I couldn't believe my eyes.

April 5

April 5

Under the tarp
-6C last night.
I went to the woodpile to bring in a few logs.

April 4

April 4, 2017

This is where it was today.  Dangling over the melting snow.

April 3

April 3

I sprayed it gold and put it back.

April 2

April 2, 2017

Okay, this is weird.  The dog barked at 5 a.m.  This was here on my back deck.

April 1

IFJM 2017

It's International Fake Journal Month.  Pretend you're someone you're not.  Journal as that person for a month.  It's the brainchild of one of my favourite sketchbook artists, Roz Stendahl.  To find out about IFJM go here.  This year's theme is "Details Matter".

I'm going to try another kick at the can.  Last year's journal fell short 9 days early as real life got in the way of my fake life.  I still have plans to go back and complete it. This year, I aim to be less ambitious.  Less narrative, using media I've never really explored - gouache and brush pen.  I'll try and take minimal time and see what evolves. Come into the woods with me.

April 1, 2017
There's something in my woods.  I heard it tonight around dusk.  A rustling, then quick footsteps. Probably a skunk, or maybe a coyote.  I'll check it out tomorrow.