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 Please check my new blog at:
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http://violetdauk.blogspot.com/

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My Coneflowers

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"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom."-Anais Nin

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My Zinnias

My artist friend Kim, was telling me that she took a picture of her zinnias with her barn in the background. I think it's funny how artist's minds kind of work alike... maybe I should say scary! This is a picture I had taken of my zinnias with my barn in the background.

Rain

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My fuchsias love the rain!

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The Smell of Coffee is in the Air

Today the breeze was perfect to carry the smell of fresh-cut hay through our windows. I had to stop what I was doing and breath in the fresh scent. Hmmm, I love that smell! As a kid I knew it always meant hot, hard work. In spite of that, I enjoyed that aroma and still do. Then, last night we had rain - another pleasant scent. Now this evening, my husband is mowing the lawn - still another great scent. It seems that all I need to do is bake bread. Oh yea that’s right, my daughter baked banana bread yesterday. Hmmm, for some reason I think I’d like some coffee.

Crossroads

My life is at a crossroad. My son graduated in June and my daughter graduates next June. I told my daughter that the best job I’ve ever had is being a mom. She smile and told me I’d better start looking for a new one.

As I went through Anthony’s old photos, school work and artwork to prepare for his graduation party it took me on a journey down memory lane. What a great journey we’ve had as a family. Not always easy, life never is always easy, but very good. I have been blessed!
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This blog is mostly about my art, but also about life, my family, my friends, my relationship with God and any number of other events and thoughts I may want to throw in. Much of the telling of my story will be done in artwork and photos. A journal for myself and anyone else interested in following along the path with me.

My Aunt Esther was a great help at graduation. She stayed with us for the week. I can’t imagine how I could have done it without her!!! Love You Aunt Esther!