Went paint class again last night at The Walking Man Pub. It was great fun again. Met some new friends thank heavens cause with Hope on vacation it’s been kinda lonely. Really wish I had somebody to go do things with more often.
My painting turned out ok, but my palms got a little outta hand.

Had one smash into my patio doors. He was ok but huge he was.

Went to a paint class tonight and had great fun. We painted a tree.

Hey you in there?

Heard a huge crash coming from the dining room. Went out to investigate and this bird had flown into the patio doors at full speed. I think it’s a Coopers Hawk. Beautiful bird with about an 18” wingspan.

Made puff pastry cups and filled them with some raspberry compote Cliff made and lemon curd. Then another dab of raspberry and covered it with whipped cream. Tasty guys.

My front yard this morning.

From Cape Horn on Hwy 14 in between Washougal and North Bonneville Wa.

Tundra Swans in Franz Lake outside North Bonneville Wa.

Ages ago I used to make stained glass and grow orchids. Today when I was looking for something I found two pictures I thought I lost. I think they are pretty much the only evidence anymore of my endeavors.

Today I made Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread cookies. They were suppose to be done for Christmas but my health didn’t allow me to do much of anything. Anyway I had all the ingredients so down the rabbit hole I went. They are melt in your mouth delicious.

Hairy on the left Ginger on the right.

It was so so good.

My Gussy got his foo-foo on today. What a handsome boy.