Dear Readers...

When I started writing Words Paint nearly a year ago in April, I almost made it a private blog, thinking it would be a way to journal, a way of writing down the bones of my recovery for myself, a way that is faster for me than writing with a pen or pencil and thus sometimes more spontaneous and truthful. My art blog with nearly 700 followers is more of a dialog, a place to write for my readers, a pleasure to be sure and at the same time a responsibility to others.

I envisioned Words Paint to be by me, for me. I decided not to encourage readers and not to get into the entertainment or education business with it at all.

My purpose remains pretty much the same, but my feelings have changed. And so, dear readers, today I'm here to thank you for your support. Those of you who write comments have an uncanny, generous, loving way of making me think more deeply. My gratitude for this is huge. Also, I know a number of people who do not have blogs or blogging IDs are reading Words Paint on a regular basis. Sometimes they email me or talk to me about one of my posts. You know who you are. I appreciate that you've let me know you're here.

You are my witnesses. You help to keep me focused, clean (mostly) and sober simply by the good thoughts I know you hold for me. Thank you!

Just for fun, here are some pictures taken today and last week.

Island cow and pig.
These two lovely beasts
live for celebrations.
They take all special occasions to heart!


Did I say heart?


Last week the weather was spring-like,
chilly yet holding promise.
This lake is the water reservoir
for Roche Harbor Resort.


Snowdrops,
our earliest wildflowers,
are already blooming.


Today, though, is a different story.
These daffodils may not be too happy
about the weather reversal.


Black-capped chickadees
are wishing we'd get out there
and put more feed in the tube.


We more than met their demands,
filling a second feeder for them.


I love how the snow looks on the trees!


Late afternoon sun
peeking through the clouds,
lighting the snow in the tree tops.

Today's gratitude:
YOU!
Thank you again for being here!