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Ann McMillan Chaikin
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I love my old lady life. My time is my own. I have a wonderful partner, loving family, and many great friends. I make art almost every day. I love Classical music and theater. I love to play games and am a certified cat lady with one cat. Life is good.
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Cory | ArtistAnnie
It’s late. The day is almost over. No photos in spite of playing bridge in the afternoon and dinner out and a play with friends in the...
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February 13, 2026 at 6:54 AM
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At the Pulmonologist Office | ArtistAnnie
It’s the only photo I took. Last time we were here I took photos through the glass from the other side. Shelly was having a breath test today.
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February 12, 2026 at 7:13 AM
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Happily Dying of Chocolate | ArtistAnnie
Can you find her in my living area? I don’t know if I’ve posted this cookie jar before. It’s actually Shelly’s but has...
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February 11, 2026 at 1:22 AM
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Rare Coins | ArtistAnnie
They struck the last US penny on November 12, 2025. I got some as change the other day. Most were from 2019. But surprisingly one was from 1979...
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February 10, 2026 at 6:47 AM
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Superbowl Sunday | ArtistAnnie
That’s my sister-in-law putting the last food in place for a friendly superbowl party. Shelly and I aren’t sport fans particularly,...
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February 9, 2026 at 7:06 AM
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I like!
February 7, 2026 at 7:43 AM
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Singing Pullout | ArtistAnnie
This week’s project is about 55 years of singing in choirs. Started at age 11 in sixth grade. Quit at age 64 when acid reflux ate my top...
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February 7, 2026 at 7:42 AM
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Quite a Day | ArtistAnnie
I spotted the car as I walked to Village Books to meet the gals for bridge. I had never heard of a Nissan Figaro. Turns out to be a rare car only...
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February 6, 2026 at 6:47 AM
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Marky at Work | ArtistAnnie
That’s my doorway. Marky gave our building a power washing and he finished the job today. I asked if was okay to take his picture and post...
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February 5, 2026 at 7:10 AM
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Cory | ArtistAnnie
Used AI Mirror to create multiple versions of Cory based on the middle right photo.
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February 4, 2026 at 7:10 AM
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Beginning | ArtistAnnie
I’ve started. Tomorrow Trish and I will zoom and I’ll learn more about what I’m doing.
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February 3, 2026 at 6:47 AM
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His and Mine | ArtistAnnie
Thai dinner out with friends Stu and Judy after the Bellingham Symphony’s concert. Finally finished my last week’s pull out painting....
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February 2, 2026 at 7:03 AM
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My Sweetie | ArtistAnnie
Though legally blind he can see a bit, enough to manage his phone and computer. He has a machine that magnifies documents and reverses black and...
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February 1, 2026 at 6:49 AM
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Book Club | ArtistAnnie
Our artist ladies book club met at my house today. One gal is in Bora Bora (lucky gal) and one is a snow bird in Arizona. It was Sue’s last...
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January 31, 2026 at 6:54 AM
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Fill ‘er Up | ArtistAnnie
I’m tracking my use of electricity as I charge the battery in my car. When I use the condo association electricity in the garage, I keep...
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January 30, 2026 at 7:20 AM
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Almost Finished | ArtistAnnie
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January 29, 2026 at 7:03 AM
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Morning Coffee | ArtistAnnie
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January 28, 2026 at 6:49 AM
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Bob Voyage Chandra | ArtistAnnie
The Crazy Ladies met at Amy’s Place for a farewell gathering for Chandra who is moving to Utah to be near her son’s family. We will...
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January 27, 2026 at 7:00 AM
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Party Time | ArtistAnnie
The pizza party went well. Eleven of us sat around the table and shared stories. We got to know new owners of 301. And they got to meet the...
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January 26, 2026 at 7:18 AM
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This is from my political pop up book. It was originally meant to be for democracy, not against.
January 25, 2026 at 7:12 AM
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African Animals | ArtistAnnie
Still working on this pullout. Getting ready for tomorrow’s Building B pizza party. Did my building in December. Now it’s...
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January 25, 2026 at 7:09 AM
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Abstract in a Glass | ArtistAnnie
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January 24, 2026 at 7:13 AM
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Mud Bay Beauty | ArtistAnnie
Yes this is Mud Bay. Seems like a funny name. But at low tide that’s just what it is. But this afternoon this is how it looked.
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January 23, 2026 at 5:41 AM
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Good question. Heather Cox Richardson is.
January 22, 2026 at 7:02 AM
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Frosty | ArtistAnnie
We’ve had sunny cold days for close to a week. Love the sun. It’s not usual for this time of year.
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January 22, 2026 at 7:01 AM