Finding Joy Day 5

Today I taught a lesson about one of the elements of art..."form." Using a replica of my favorite sculpture done by Michaelangelo I told Carol, now officially a fifth grader, about how he believes the form is inside the marble and he just chips away until it comes out. This piece is his visual interpretation of that concept.

Carol did her own sculpture of a fish out of a bar of soap. There is such satisfaction for me in teaching. She reported that her grades in writing, speaking, and reading had gone up this year and thanked me. We have such an enjoyable interchange. Her abilities make it a pleasure to teach.

Finding Joy Day 4

Wow! We had a great evening at the West Coast Ensemble El Centro Theatre. All the components of a terrific experience were there. The cast were well rehearsed, talented, and enthusiastic about the play. The book, music, and lyrics are brilliant. I think Big is a production that might be difficult to cast, but the casting made it work. For me there was much more depth in the play than in the movie... totally satisfying!

Finding Joy Day 3

Books bring me joy. I read them, collect them, list them, and thank all the authors and illustrators for them! Today I went to the library to check out some books and what did I find but a treasure trove of children's books, (14 in all and in excellent condition) and the cost was only $3.25! Best of all, one of the books was a tremendous find...a book written by my brother-in-law titled The Enchantress of Crumbledown. I think my grandchildren will be very happy. Double joy!

Finding Joy Day 2

These are my 5 grandchildren. What could be more joy-filled than time spent with them? Within each one of them is a purity, innocence, and love that is medicine to me. (Hazel, Sylvia, Leezza, Isabel, and Luke from left to right, and last is all the Vincents together)

More Garden

Finding Joy Day 1

Our garden

is a source

of joy.

Carol & Lee at the Walk-a-thon