Turkey dinner

 

My lovely neighbors brought me a delicious turkey dinner last night.

It arrived with a side dish of coleslaw and a slice of pumpkin pie with whipped cream!

it has been two weeks

 

It has been two weeks

two hollow, empty weeks

the quiet is deafening

my senses have gone into retreat

a hummingbird appeared today

seeking shelter on the balcony

watching me from his perch

wishing me back to life

An ODE to my love

 

John left us on December 8, 2020.

His departure was speedy and pain free.

The void left behind will never be filled.

He loved freely, embracing humanity 

with his warmth and hugs.

He was never afraid to say "I love you".

He woke every morning with a smile 

and went to sleep every night with a smile. 

There was never a space in his heart 

to find criticism for any human being.

I love you Yianni!

The Christmas tree

 

Our Christmas tree is up!

It will be a different Christmas this year

but we have wonderful memories of Christmases past!

It has been too long!

 I just realized that it has been almost one month since my last posting!

Covid continues to ravage the world. New restrictions in our area have finally mandated mask wearing in public spaces. The health system is being overwhelmed and positive numbers continue to climb. It is amazing to me that people have to be ordered to wear a mask...such a simple way to protect ourselves and others.

Covid isolation

Our son Adrian tested positive for Covid and was isolated for 14 days. His isolation ended today and he will be able to enjoy two days of outdoor exercise to test his energy level before returning to work on Sunday Dec. 6th. Fortunately his symptoms eased after the first few days and his fiancé has not shown any signs of contracting the virus.

John and I sustained a fall during our walk on Monday but have managed to recover with just a few bruises to both body and psyche. He tripped over an uneven piece of pavement and managed to drag me with him...and onto him. It was a cushioned fall for me! Yesterday we enjoyed our usual walk along the Nikomekl River with no complaints from body parts.

I am continuing to volunteer at the Hospital Auxiliary thrift store for two afternoons each week. We are masked, the customers are masked and hand sanitizer is applied upon entry. The store provides major fund raising for the hospital and although our hours have been reduced (due to fewer volunteers during covid) we still have plentiful donations and patient customers who line up outside the store for whatever bargains they hope to find.

We are hopeful that 2021 will bring an end to the fear of contagion and we will be able to enjoy time with our loved ones.

Frosty red leaf walk

 

A frosty red leaf walk

Dying leaves carpet the ground

as they bid a colorful farewell to 2020.

October 29, 2020

 

I just realized that it has been a long time since I posted an update! 

This morning I was surprised to view a gathering in the schoolyard that is adjacent to our building. It appeared that several people were clustered near soccer goal posts and others were scattered in the field. As I approached the scenario cleared. Either the teachers or the parents had created a pumpkin field strewn with small orange pumpkins. The people scattered in the field were actually scarecrows in a variety of scary disguises. It provided my smile for the day!!

The Elementary School soon filled with excited students who were released at regular intervals during the morning to collect a pumpkin and shake hands with a scarecrow!

Later in the day I managed to finish another painting...a portrait this time in a completely different style.

Silhouetted in the fog

 

As I rounded the corner from our building this morning I could not believe my eyes! Silhouetted in the fog were two does and three fawns. They were nibbling at berries on the ground. One Mama watched me while the others kept eating. Cars came from every direction, slowing to a stop. For just a few minutes in Langley BC the focus was not on Covid or on Trump's antics. Negative feelings were replaced by a sense of awe as this beautiful family distracted us from the chaos of our world. No motorist stepped on the gas to hurry them along. We just watched until they finally sauntered back into the Nikomekl nature lands.

Saturday walk

 

Halfway through a very long walk to Brydon Lagoon

A great visit

 

What a great visit!

My sister Dorothy and I sailed to the island to join our sister in Campbell River.

My sister Tara with Winnie, her brindle dachshund.

We played cards, Jenga, Tri-ominoes and enjoyed walks to the beach.

Walking again!

 

It is amazing!

 The air has cleared and we are able to breathe again while walking!

The sun also decided to shine in the studio.

Tomorrow I am sailing to the island for a visit with my sisters.

SMOKE

 

Our daily walks are taking place inside Willowbrook Mall in order to avoid inhaling the smokey air that has smothered the southern part of our province. We saunter past shops that have closed, others that have customers waiting outside and nervous employees wearing masks. It is a surprise to see that most of the people we pass are masked. All of the businesses have signs posted that highlight the number of customers allowed inside at any given time. I wandered into a new Winners store(masked) to check it out and chatted with the hand sanitizing attendant at the door. She said that they were allowed to have 300 customers. It is a huge store! Many smaller businesses allowed only 8-10 customers.

Covid didn't keep us inside but these smoke filled days with air quality(AQI) of 175...rated as "unhealthy" is definitely putting us at risk for an outdoor walk. This is slightly better than yesterday's rating of 183 which was considered "very unhealthy". It is unusual to wish for rain but I am hopeful that the skies will bring a downpour and clean our air soon!

Meanwhile Covid positive cases continue to climb in BC as well as hospitalizations. This is not a good sign for the months ahead as we approach the influenza season. We have maintained constant hand washing during the past six months and avoided close physical contacts. However there are still acquaintances who approach us without a mask, inside our two meter space and start talking. It is time to stop being polite Canadians and to tell them to "back off"!

Nontas

 

Nontas organic produce on Amorgos.

Finished this painting while inhaling smoke from Washington wild fires.

Another walk

 

BINNERS

The first one arrives before 7:00am each morning. Wearing a multi-colored crocheted touque and pushing a walker she heads straight to the recycling bins. A careful perusal of the bins usually yields several plastic pop and water bottles. With surprising strength she stomps on each one and crushes them to a compact size. It is obvious that the walker provides a vehicle to carry the large plastic bag of recoverables...but is not necessary to support her! From my vantage point it is impossible to guess her age.

The next "BINNER" arrives shortly after her and is disappointed in his search. He is riding a mobility scooter and has a large garbage bag that is almost full of plastics and cans. The bag sits on his lap as he moves on to the next site.

During the initial months of Covid most grocery stores refused to accept recyclables so many people tossed them into the bins. As a result the number of visits to our recycling bins has increased.

Other regulars arrive on foot, on bicycle and with grocery carts. One even has an improvised bicycle with a wagon attached. Some restrict their search to the recycling bins while others do a little dumpster diving as well. The residents of our two buildings are grateful that there is never any mess left behind.

Libraries

 

Our library has reopened but it is not alive. 

In pre-covid days the library served as a resting place for several homeless people who occupied the same seats every day. They read the daily newspapers and monthly magazines while quietly munching on a granola bar or dozing. Special needs people from the area would carefully find pieces for a jigsaw puzzle. Other locals were busy researching job opportunities on the library computers. Students sat at tables with homework assignments. Photocopied crossword puzzles from the newspapers were available for members (mainly seniors) to work on. Children enjoyed story time. There were even opportunities for Bird watchers to borrow binoculars and a birding guide.

The library wasn't a noisy environment but it was alive. It was vividly described by author Susan Orlean in "The Library Book". Libraries of today provide more than shelves of books. They offer a safe refuge for many, learning opportunities for others and social connections in a diverse community.

When the library initially reopened through the back door I had to request a book online, wait for online confirmation that it was ready for pickup and finally approach the back door with my library card number. A librarian would find the book and place it on an outside table in a paper bag for me to retrieve. Now I can enter the library wearing a mask, cleanse my hands, answer covid questions and retrieve my requested book...or even browse through the shelves in a silent, empty library.

I am hopeful that our library will come alive again after the threat of Covid has faded.

No end in sight

 

Almost six months of Covid and no end in sight. The other day John commented that our lives had not changed much as a result of this virus. His comment made me pause and reflect on the past six months.

The first impact was cancellation of our planned trip to Greece. It seemed likely that we would not see our extended family in Greece again. After that our daily lives changed dramatically. 

Since relocating to Langley we had slowly been integrating into the community by attending fitness classes and regular visits to the weight room at our local community centre. Around mid-March both the community centre and the library closed. We lost social contact with our new acquaintances and the pleasure of regular browsing through library shelves.

John had become an active Hospice volunteer again and was looking forward to providing assistance to community members who were nearing the end of life. The Hospice Association was forced to cancel its contacts with patients.

I was volunteering at the Hospital Auxiliary thrift store for two afternoons each week but the store was among businesses that were deemed non-essential and was closed. 

Coffee shops and restaurants were forced to offer takeout service only so there were no more leisurely visits while enjoying the aroma and flavors of our favorite menu items.

We came to admire Dr. Bonnie Henry and expected that the measures she put in place would protect us. Hand washing and physical distancing became our new way of life as our social sphere shrunk to just the two of us. 

There were positive impacts from these past six months. As a result of no shopping, no eating out and no driving we spent less money on non-essentials and we enjoyed long walks every day. We explored our neighborhood, engaged ourselves in conversations that might not have taken place otherwise and returned home feeling energized. In lieu of purchased goodies there were home baked loaves of banana bread and cookies as well as delicious roasted vegetables and huge pots of healthy soup. Several paintings were also successfully completed

A scarey reminder of the virus happened about one month ago when John experienced extreme pain in his back and was unable to move. I called an ambulance and they whisked him away to the hospital. Due to Covid restrictions I was not able to be with him. We only have one phone so he could not call me. It was an excruciating eight hours later when I received a call from the hospital to pick him up. He had suffered a rare reaction to an antibiotic for a bladder infection. I couldn't stop thinking about the possibility that he could be hospitalized and I would never see him again.

So...on careful reflection...John's comment about our lives not changing with Covid could not be further from the truth!

καλό ύπνο...or...good dreams!

 

καλό ύπνο

The painting for our bedroom is finally finished.

 

Enlarging the language

 

"It's like enlarging the language of observation." Gathie Falk

A trip to Vancouver Island

We finally decided to put Covid out of our minds and make a trip to Vancouver Island to visit my sister in Campbell River and our daughter's family in Comox. The ferry trips were easy and safe... passengers are allowed to stay in their vehicles for the two hour trip and are requested to wear masks if they leave the vehicle.

It is unlikely that we will be able to make the trip again this year if Covid returns in a second wave so we were very happy to spend time with family, share stories and great meals. I forgot to use the camera while we were at my sister's but did manage to capture a few images in Comox.

Trampoline sports

At Filberg

Filberg flowers

Loulou...the newest family member!

New painting

We have been busy with walks, medical appointments and watering my sister's garden for the past two weeks. I also managed to swallow part of a tooth which has resulted in a dental appointment for the construction of two crowns! There goes the money that we have saved on gas for the car and dining out during covid restrictions!

Meanwhile I am still working on the large mystery painting 

but took a short break to finish a new smaller one.

It reminds me of fresh lemonade at Tre Porto in Chora on Amorgos.

The flavor was so sweet and tangy that it lingered for hours.

An interesting week

It has been an interesting week. Last Thursday John took a new antibiotic for a bladder infection. By Saturday morning he couldn't move because of extreme back pain so I was forced to call for an ambulance. I watched them, in total hazmat gear, wheel him away. It was difficult to read his expression behind the face mask. As we only have one phone...he had to ask someone at the hospital to contact me with an update.

Eight hours later, after three calls to the hospital, I finally received a call to say that he was ready to be picked up. The final diagnosis was mild spinal stenosis...not dramatic enough to have caused such pain. Much to his chagrin he was released with a walker!

After a couple of days with decreasing pain he had a telephone consult with his doctor and discussed the possibility of the antibiotic causing the back pain. Apparently it happens in rare cases! We all know from experience that John is often the example of a "rare case"!

A small piece of a new painting

Tomatoes and a reunion

Our patio garden is producing a massive amount of tomatoes!

Although the plant was purchased with the hope of yielding GRAPE tomatoes,

these green globes could be growing into beefsteak size!

Today brought special visitors to Langley enroute from Salmon Arm to Vancouver Island. Karen and Cherie joined me for lunch and a wonderful reunion visit almost five years after we moved from Salmon Arm. We even indulged in "verboten" hugs. I still have a smile on my face!

The three of us were part of a Women's discussion group that gathered together 3-4 times a year to share good food, laughter and interesting topics. On a couple of occasions we travelled together and risked sleepless nights on lumpy beds with loud snoring...only to wake up the next day to smile at each other and resume chattering.

I still miss my friends...but feel grateful for wonderful memories!

Moss scraper

John offered to scrape the moss from the patio at the back of out building.

He chose a wet day to tackle the job after a 2 3/4 mile trek around town.

My guess is that he will be on the couch with feet up for the rest of the day! 

Since March 15th

I decided to do a tally of my activities during the last three months of pandemic days and was quite surprised by what I discovered. According to my fitbit I have walked 767.7km since March 15th. That is almost the distance from Langley to Salmon Arm and return! This accomplishment would never have happened during "normal" times. John has joined me every day during some of the walks and we have explored the park pathways nearby. The birds and squirrels have entertained us along the way, the trees have burst into bloom and the Nikomekl River has ebbed and flowed.

During that time there have been 6 new paintings finished and several loaves of banana bread baked. Then there are the meals prepared while not being able to visit our favorite restaurants and cafes. Whew!

Educationally, I managed to navigate a virtual Strata Council meeting and guide John through a Zoom session about hospice during COVID.

We have watched Dr. Bonnie Henry's updates and followed her advice.

Forgot to mention that we celebrated my 76th birthday and John's 83rd! Looking forward to more sunrises!!

Coffee and backgammon

Our mornings start

with coffee

and backgammon

Penny Pinchers reopens

Penny Pinchers, the Hospital Auxiliary thrift store, re-opened on Tuesday and I resumed my volunteer position that afternoon. I had confirmed that appropriate precautions were being taken and also confirmed that I would be sorting donated clothing and restricted to the back of the store. That didn't happen! Someone did not show up to handle the entrance and control the number of people in the store (7) so I was told to manage that position as it is a mandatory monitoring...more important than sorting clothing!

This afternoon I will return for another three hour shift of sorting clothing. This should be much smoother because the store will not be open. They are doing a gradual re-opening of both stores on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday between 11:00am-3:00pm. Today I will just sort, tag and hang clothing in preparation for tomorrow's opening.

One challenge for the Hospital Auxiliary is the aging population of its volunteers. Most of us are in that vulnerable 60-90 age range. Another challenge is that most shoppers at thrift stores are browsers! It isn't like a grocery store where customers shop for specific items, pay and leave. Thrift store shoppers want to check every shelf and every rack for bargains so when the first ones are allowed inside at 11:00am...the others in line could wait for 1-2 hours before it is their turn to browse! Seriously doubt that any item in the store is worth waiting that long!

On Tuesday afternoon a customer entered the clothing store side of Penny Pincher at 1:00pm and told me that she was first in line at the other side and she had spent two hours hunting for bargains there. She was in the clothing side for another 1 1/2 hours!! Meanwhile people were lined up...waiting for their turn! There is no apparent solution...no way to limit shopping time to 30 minutes. Why are people so eager to spend?!

Experiment

I have been trying to explore paintings in different ways, styles and techniques. 

This was an experiment in the use of complementary colors and values.

The Jeweler and the Dancer

76 today

76 today

27,759 sunrises

Adolescent sunrises unmarked

Teen sunrises unnoticed

Adult sunrises too busy

Senior sunrises remarkable!

I am thankful for each day

and for those close to me!

"BRUNCH"

The latest painting

What is the story?

The latest painting...

...what is the story?

April 27, 2020

It has been 12 weeks, 2 days and 2 hours since my last haircut! By the time social distancing is in our past...my hair will be down to my waist!

According to the calendar, before the pandemic isolated us, I should be packing today in preparation for our flight to Greece tomorrow. The dresser would be lined with miscellaneous products and gifts that I would sort through as I attempted to fit everything into our two "carry-on"suitcases. Our luggage has been with us for many years. It is expandable...very helpful for our return trip when we have gathered gifts from friends. Although the luggage is sized to fit in the overhead compartments, we are unable to heft it up top so it is always checked in... with fingers crossed that it will arrive with us! Surprisingly...it always has!

Like us, our extended family in Greece is under lockdown. There is talk about relaxing restrictions to allow tourism to resume as early as July. So far they have had an easier time through the pandemic than Italy, their neighbor. We hope that everyone will stay safe.

So...there will be no travel plans for at least another year. By then we will be past our "Best before date" and probably have second thoughts about going anywhere beyond a 50km range! 

Morning walks

We had an interesting morning today. 

Starting at Derek Doubleday Park...John planted a special rock that my sister painted for him.

As we walked around the perimeter of the park we arrived at the Gapyeong Memorial Stone.

The stone sits in tribute to the 500 Canadian soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the battle

at Kapyong and commemorates the contribution that Canadian forces made in order to prevent

the Chinese capture of Seoul, the South Korean capital.

At the memorial we met several Korean vets who were present to lay wreaths.

Nearby there were three large swaths of orange tulips that were donated

by the Netherlands to commemorate the 75th anniversary of liberation

by Canadian forces at the end of World War II.

Later we decided to explore the back alleys of Cloverdale.

My eye is always drawn to shapes and colours!

Greek Orthodox Easter

This weekend is the most important celebration for the Greek Orthodox Church. It is traditionally marked by religious ceremonies, bell ringing, fireworks, feasts, music and dancing. Greeks flock to small villages and islands to share this special occasion.

This year they will have to celebrate virtually with religious ceremonies online and the odd goat roasted in a clandestine manner. There are reports of bell ringing and a few fireworks but the joyous nature of this Easter weekend has been suspended by Covid-19.

We have enjoyed many Orthodox Easter celebrations over the years on Amorgos, our beloved island. I have even assisted with the cooking of Mayaritsa, the traditional soup that is prepared on Saturday and shared after the midnight Divine Liturgy. The Sunday feasts include roasted, baked or grilled lamb and goat along with stuffed intestines, salads, bread and copious amounts of local wine! The partying continues through to daylight on Monday...resuming later in the day for another bout of dizzying dance laced with alcohol infused gaiety!

It is hard to imagine that Greeks will abide by the self isolation rules that have been put in place for this weekend. We only wish that our Greek family will stay safe and healthy.

A visit from Mother Nature

Mother Nature visited my canvas...

...with a statement for the world.

As we enjoy our daily walks it is very reassuring to see that the natural world is carrying on with its life this Spring...procreating, blossoming and scenting the air. Our environment has improved dramatically with reduced pollution. Nature's small creatures are very busy scampering up trees, flitting through the air and building nests. I am sure that they feel a sense of relief that we are cleaning the air and leaving them alone in their daily activities!

Good Friday 2020

Another beautiful day for a walk around Derek Doubleday Park. The parking area is closed so we were almost alone as we sauntered along. Daffodils bloom under the trees, mole hills are plentiful, robins are busy and trees are in blossom.

We couldn't resist extending our walk out to the tiled bench where we rested while watching small aircraft preparing to lift off. A woman passed us and explained that the bags she was carrying held "mole dirt" from some of the mole hills in the park. According to her this is valuable soil for planters!

Stay safe everyone!!

A new fashion trend

There are some brilliant ideas floating around online.

We decided to test drive a great idea today.

The newest fashion trend is...

...a face mask created with a pair of boxer shorts...

...topped off with sun glasses...

...and a "hang loose" or shaka symbol on his toque!

Apparently he was kept very warm on our morning walk...

...and the rest of the world was protected from him!

Alone in the world

I was alone in our surreal world on my solo morning walk...I was the only human out for a walk when I spotted an elderly man standing in the sun. He was wearing his bathrobe, loosely tied and taking leisurely puffs on a cigarette. As he had his back to me, I stopped and watched him for a couple of minutes. His face was lifted to the sun and, like me, he must have felt alone in the world. When I resumed my walk he heard me and turned. A big smile lit his face and he waved. I called out a "Good morning!" and carried on, no longer feeling alone in the world.

Kalo Mina (Good month) and stay safe!

Stay healthy!

It was a chilly walk this morning with the wind blowing me sideways as I increased my pace to keep warm. I passed three people in 35 minutes with the exception of customers already lined up at No Frills grocery store. A flicker was madly hammering on the top of a metal street light, squirrels scampered across the roads...seemingly aware of less traffic. I was showered in pink blossoms as the wind whipped through overhead branches.

My fitbit gives me happy results when I finish my walks. There is no need to wait for traffic lights or to worry about jaywalking. The world is quiet...in recovery...taking a deep breath...preparing for the challenge ahead when we mingle again. Meanwhile...STAY HEALTHY!

Thinking of our family on Vancouver Island and sending our love!

Also...take a couple of minutes to support our essential service and health care workers 

at 7:00pm each night. Stand outside and cheer, clap or bang a pot!!

Stay home and stay safe!

It is so challenging to describe these dystopian days. Every morning I go for a walk around the city of Langley. If I pass someone, one of us makes a wide detour around the other to ensure a safe distance. Playgrounds are closed with equipment wrapped in yellow tape. Tennis courts and pickle ball courts are empty. Shops and businesses are closed. It is a ghost town.

Grocery stores and pharmacies are taking extra precautions for customers and staff to ensure a safe distance. I cannot offer to drive an aging friend to the store for groceries because we would be too close to each other in the car...but I can offer to bring groceries to her door.

Every day we watch BC-1 at 3:00pm for an update from the Provincial Health Officer. The numbers of positive infections continues to climb in BC with Care Facilities under siege from this virus. As we are in the vulnerable age group for a more serious complication from the virus we are taking every precaution to keep safe and healthy.

I am so grateful for the ability to keep in touch with family and friends around the globe in England, Greece, Finland, Italy, Germany, Spain, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Netherlands, Turkey, Thailand, Japan, India, Mexico, USA and across Canada. We share stories and memories, humorous videos, songs, photos and updates. Everyone is finding new ways to self entertain and survive. There are knitters, painters, writers, singers, gardeners, cooks and good samaritans. Some are still able to work from home while others struggle.

At 7:00pm each night we stand on our balcony and join the neighborhood in paying tribute to our healthcare workers by creating discordant music with a variety of pots and pans. We are grateful to everyone who is putting themselves at risk to help the rest of us in this viral battle!

Stay home and stay safe!

What is wrong with people?

Our BC Health Minister must have heard me yesterday because the announcement today "ordered" all salons (including nail salons, hair salons and massage facilities) to close! Bravo!!

I took advantage of the "senior hour" this morning to shop for groceries at 7:00am. There were no line-ups but unfortunately the shelves have been decimated by hoarders. I managed to find most items on my list but there were no eggs and very few canned goods.

After shopping and breakfast we drove to Ralph's Produce to buy a supply of fruit and veggies. There were no eggs left on their shelves. Then we enjoyed a quiet walk around Derek Doubleday arboretum and revisited the beautiful benches that were created by Langley elementary school students.

Two of these tiled benches sit at the west end of Langley airport.

This is a great spot to rest while watching small aircraft take off and land.

Continuing on our walk we noticed that someone 

has been depositing small surprises at the base of trees.

The arboretum is a wonderful spot to enjoy a bit of exercise while still practicing "social distancing".

The pathways are wide and we seldom see more than 5-6 people on our perimeter walk.

Enroute home we noticed a line up of customers outside our local No Frills grocery store.

The store was obviously making an attempt to ensure that customers inside 

were able to safely distance themselves from each other and from the staff.

The customers outside were not making any attempt to keep a safe distance!

What is wrong with people?!!!

Daily walk observations

We are so thankful for the many park pathways near us.

Can someone explain how it is possible for a person to have their nails done 

while maintaining a distance of two meters?

All nail salons should be closed!

Langley City centre is a ghost town with only three shops open,

a couple of take-out restaurants and several nail salons.

I repeat...all nail salons should be closed!

I guess that it is okay to play tennis?...

...the opponent is usually many meters away!

Traffic is much lighter

so it is easier to jaywalk!

Nature

Nature is undeterred by Covid-19

Skunk cabbages bloom

ducks mate

squirrels forage

as spring arrives

The fender bender

It really was not my fault! I was taking my turn at an intersection where the traffic lights were not working as a result of high winds. All of the other cars stopped to let me proceed...except the driver who did not stop!

In hindsight it could have been much worse because I was making a left turn and he went straight through the intersection scraping the passenger side of his car along the front of my vehicle as I attempted to stop. If I had been further into my turn he would have t-boned the driver side!! He acknowledged to me that he was at fault. Now we wait to see if he reports honestly to ICBC and whether ICBC thinks that our 10 year old vehicle is worth repairing! This morning we took the car to an auto body shop for assessment and they will send their estimate to ICBC.

Take deep breaths

In these chaotic days it is important to take deep breaths and remember our loved ones!

With the sun shining again today we decided to share lunch on our small balcony. The sun seeped into our souls, the birds sang, the squirrels scampered and we felt thankful for our family and friends. There is no way to know what lies ahead. Self isolation doesn't mean being deprived...it means being thoughtful and protective of ourselves and those in our community. The only thing that we can do is enjoy the time that we have...go for walks, read good books, play games, stay in touch with loved ones.

Evening light

Evening light in the studio...

...after a gorgeous day!