The last few days have been clear and cold leading up to the calendar roll over. Today I drew a wonderful model, then had a long chat with a good friend. Tonight we played for a contra dance, then drove home under Orion wheeling through the sky. A satisfying New Year ‘s Eve.

I am grateful for my life. For good food, heat, peace. For sable brushes, burnt sienna and Mayan blue. For music, dancers, and silly jokes. But most of all grateful for friends, my wonderful family, and my most excellent fiddler.

And I’m grateful that you, dear reader, choose to spend some moments with me in cyberspace. 

Happy New Year to you all.