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Bloom Where You Are

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"Bloom Where You Are" 5.5 x 3.5 in. pastel on paper Click here to view on Etsy It's been a long time since I've posted-- over a year!  And what a year it was--  Like many people, I had more time at home than ever this last year.  The extra time, however, did not translate into productivity.  I did learn to make my own bread, and am now the proud feeder and caregiver to my very own sourdough starter.   I wish I could say that I got better at something I'd wanted to have time at home to do-- gardening?  Finishing more paintings?  Writing?  Of course, I know from experience that being home more doesn't mean that there aren't plenty of things that end up needing attention--cleaning up after pets, kids, homeschooling, cooking more.   Instead of being productive, I found myself spending additional time reading.  I was also able to do some commission work, which gave me the opportunity to be creative (and carried the bonus of built-in deadlines, which always help