Next to my desk where I work on “dry” (ie paint-free) projects hangs a lovely calendar by Anahata Joy Katkin that my sis gave me for Christmas. This month has a little drawing and the caption “If you keep a green bough in your heart, then the singing bird will come” ~ Chinese Proverb. I rather love this. I think it’s true, too. I think we can sometimes let our boughs get somewhat brittle and inhospitable for those twittering birdies that brighten our day.
It was raining today, so the birdies weren’t twittering, but we’ve got daffodils poking up under the giant cedars in our backyard. I’m happy about that. And the peas that C and his mum planted next to the compost are very excited it’s spring.
I’m almost finished a portrait commission of a 14 year old girl. I’m excited to show it to them. Once they’ve seen it I’ll be able to post it here. Until then, Birds will have to suffice.