Day #12: A Snow Day

Picture taken 1/12/15

 

Actually it was more like a rain/ice day, but it was a slow day.    I got some work done while Emma was doing a watercolor drawing.  I have such a good time watching her process when she draws or paints.  So we listened to Spotify, roasted a chicken, she drew and I worked on photos.  Now  I'm ready  to post 10 new ones on Fineartsamerica. com.  Check them out when you get a chance.

People should know that I have not figured out the Follower button problem.  A friend suggested that only Google + people could be followers.  That was not true with my last blog on BlogSpot, but maybe it is now.  I'm waiting for a response from my tech advisor and adoption colleague, Trace Lara Hentz.  I'll let you all know as soon as I get it fixed.

Picture taken 1/12/10

 

When I took this picture 5 years ago it was the beginning of seeing for me.  I'm not sure it is a great picture, but there is something about cigarette butts in the Christmas ornament decoration outside the bar that still hooks me. 

I posted a lot of narratives 5 years ago, stuff I was thinking about at the time, stuff in regards to the last year of my mother's life.  It was much more focused than this blog will be, although if you interact with it you will help to direct it.  Last night a good friend responded on fb instead of on the blog.  I'm going to ask her permission to share what she wrote, because it carried on the discussion about sadness and gratitude coexisting. 

I'm passing on two links tonight.  One is an article written by Carol Schaefer who is an adoption specialist in NYC.  She has several books out including "Searching" (2014)  I recommend her to anyone who is looking to educate themselves on the issues.  She is an original mother and runs a resource center in New York.

Anyway, tomorrow I am doing a photo shoot with a friend of Emma's.  It should be really fun.  I think we are going to be able to do it outside.  I'm excited and I am sure it will produce a good picture for Day #13.


Carol  Schaefer's link
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/carol-schaefer/the-right-to-love-two-soc_b_6458668.html?1421098609

The second link is to CUB; Concerned United Birthparents.  If you are looking for information of any kind around adoption, they are the first place to check.
https://www.facebook.com/ConcernedUnitedBirthparents/photos/a.134836256583488.25677.134836083250172/701804209886687/?type=1&source=11