A good day

Did you remember to change your clocks? We do not here in Arizona....but now it means that family and friends on the East Coast are 2 hours ahead of me. Not that that is settled....
Yesterday I finally decided to go to the Litchfield Faire. The weather was perfect. I knew that if I did not go this year, the likelihood of going anytime in the future would be out. I have to do these first time alone things or I will be doomed. I must say that I was disappointed that some of the usual artists were absent. I did make my purchases from a few favorites.
From Curliosity Metalworks I bought Spinning Wind Sculptures....

This spinner hangs in the archway to the living room along with another from last year. Pounded copper and verdigris metal along with lovely semi-precious stones, these are favorites of mine.
Walking around I looked for Greg Kyle, an artist from Tucson who we have been visiting these last few years. He remembered me and looked around for Dennis.

I chose this of the Pueblo with lovely bright colors.
As we talked and I explained why I was alone this year he hugged me and told me to pick a print in memory of Dennis. He even remembered which I bought last year....Hopi Roots....so this is what I chose

Starry Night. It is a 9x12 print that I will frame this week. How thoughtful this artist was and caring.
Of course I had to buy a bag of kettle corn and then as I continued to walk....I stopped to chat with James Bell of Knotworks. He carves wonderful walking sticks and Forest Spirits. This particular one wanted to come home with me...

These are carved from the knot of a tree limb of Ponderosa Pine  and will "brings the spirit of the forest into your home...to ward off evil and reward good deeds with luck"...I love him! I am glad that I did go and have another first completed.


Did I mention that I am trying a new hummingbird feeder?

Well, here It is and the hummers are not too happy. It is suppose to be bee proof and ant proof. They are so fussy! I will see how long it takes them to drink form it.
I have a few petunias to plant today and then it will be to tat for awhile as I sit outside and enjoy this beautiful weather. I hope to try a new bread recipe later today from the new cookbook.  So many to choose from! It was nice to have you visit with me. Thank you for the kind words and your friendship. Have a great day.

What a week

Well friends....The Brother Alan was my poster last week. (We tried to add him as a co-author following all the directions) He and Lis had a good visit with lots of time to enjoy themselves. This was the first year that Mr H and I did not join in all the excursions. Denny was not up to it but that is okay. We all did get to Scottsdale to go to the Scottsdale Museum of the West. It was full of wonderful paintings and Native American sculptures like this one....

This is Gall, Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse....there were many others...

This one interested me, called Creation Passing. Something about it......The pieces on display were wonderful...too many to post  but I am happy that Mr H was up to the visit.

Here are the 3 inspectors.....as I mentioned the paintings were nice too. A nice place to visit. Alan and Lisa ventured about and about on their own after this but also spent plenty of time home with us. Alan did all the cooking and it was delicious. So I guess I am bake in the kitchen now! This year my little/big brother and I had lots to discuss. Mr H as you all know has not been well and it has been a difficult adjustment for me. This past week a new issue has come to be. Today we will be going for some important tests. My needle has not been in my hand much this last week so nothing to show or really talk about there. I know that you will keep us in your thoughts and that does help me. Your kind words and friendship are a comfort. I hope you have a wonderful day.