Change Is Hard

…but change is certain.

Getting my mojo back

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I’ve been feeling disinterested in painting lately. A sort of murky glum feeling. I mean, how many cards for nursing home residents can a person paint?

This batch was fall related. Most of the leaves were from my own yard and made good traceables for me.

I’ve probably painted a few hundred.

They’re all (mostly) different. It’s a good way to try something new, doing it small scale, being sent away regardless of whether or not I like it. Someone will like it.

Pumpkins feel like fall, right?

Well, to be honest, there’s been a few I haven’t sent. After all, nursing home patients don’t really need to be subjected to everything.

But we’ve had lots of sunny fall days and the color outside my window is beautiful right this minute, so there’s no time to lose.

Just need to add a cheery howdy inside and these are ready to be shipped.

Next up? Christmas cards for folks in nursing homes. Yep. It’s right around this painter’s corner.

Hurry up, mom. I smell snow coming.

Author: dawnkinster

I'm a long time banker having worked in banks since the age of 17. I took a break when I turned 50 and went back to school. I graduated right when the economy took a turn for the worst and after a year of library work found myself unemployed. I was lucky that my previous bank employer wanted me back. So here I am again, a long time banker. Change is hard.

23 thoughts on “Getting my mojo back”

  1. What a wonderful thing to do, Dawn. And how lovely to share your talents, too.

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  2. Good luck getting your mojo back. That is a lovely gesture!

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  3. Sometimes the muse needs a break. Mine has been going on for awhile now. Good luck with yours!

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  4. I think what you do is such a wonderful thing, Dawn. Plus…the talent you have!!!

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  5. Such a kind thing to do, spreading the love! 🧡

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  6. I have one of your lovely cards, and I treasure it. The card is on a bulletin board by my desk. I am guessing many of the people who receive your cards feel the same way that I do.

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  7. That’s so thoughtful Dawn and you know those nursing home residents appreciate your efforts. Fall is such a wonderful time to capture images, whether photos or paintings, all the beautiful oranges, yellows and reds.

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  8. I really like when you share your cards. Wonderful!

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  9. What a beautiful place to sit and paint- I love your view. And of course your cards!

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  10. They are beautiful! And what inspiration right outside your window. That maple tree is stunning.

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