Monthly Archives: December 2013

Mr. Roth according to Mr. Roth

Posted on December 30, 2013 by leyaevelyn

IMG_3821, originally uploaded by leyaevelyn. A few days ago, I went over to my friend, Danuta’s, to watch a documentary on Philip Roth. She had taped it, knowing how much I like his writings. She had also given me his … Continue reading →

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It’s going to rain tonight

Posted on December 29, 2013 by leyaevelyn

IMG_3846, originally uploaded by leyaevelyn. All will be a skating rink.

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Merry Merry

Posted on December 25, 2013 by leyaevelyn

P1040564, originally uploaded by leyaevelyn. It’s been snowing gently for about eighteen hours and it doesn’t look like it wants to stop! A gift for those who want a white Christmas. For me, I’d love some clear, not icy roads, … Continue reading →

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Why not visit Santa!

Posted on December 23, 2013 by leyaevelyn

PC071131, originally uploaded by leyaevelyn. This, so far, has been the best part of the holiday season: Lila visiting Santa! Her vet had a Christmas party for the animals. We even came away with a loot bag full of doggie … Continue reading →

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Ten years!

Posted on December 18, 2013 by leyaevelyn

P1040579, originally uploaded by leyaevelyn. Today is the tenth year anniversary of my blog. I started writing here ten years ago. Imagine that! It was a different world back then, and definitely a different internet experience. None of my friends … Continue reading →

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What is abstract

Posted on December 17, 2013 by leyaevelyn

P1040481, originally uploaded by leyaevelyn. In my class last week, one of my students asked an interesting question: in an abstract painting, how important is it for there to be no recognizable images. My first thought was the expression “beauty … Continue reading →

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Painting news

Posted on December 16, 2013 by leyaevelyn

IMG_3802, originally uploaded by leyaevelyn. It’s been quiet on the painting front for about a week. At least, until today. I finally had photos taken so, after a big push over several weeks to finish up enough strong work for … Continue reading →

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A foggy day on the golf course

Posted on December 10, 2013 by leyaevelyn

IMG_3764, originally uploaded by leyaevelyn. Now that the weather has turned, I can take Lila to the golf course for a run (her run, I walk). It’s beautiful, in any weather. I think it is her favorite place to play, … Continue reading →

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A day at the beach

Posted on December 9, 2013 by leyaevelyn

IMG_3734, originally uploaded by leyaevelyn. A couple of weekends ago, I spent a cold, sunny Saturday afternoon at Hubbards Beach. My camera played tricks on me. The sun seems to be a huge flower in the sky.

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