sketches

Some things happen in my sketchbook

that can't happen anywhere else.

It's full of big ideas.

Not every one will get out alive.

Two of my own dog's very best old dog friends

died within a couple of days of each other. 

It was a tough week for us all.

 I wondered if he knew... if he misses them.

Poor guy.

When I got home after saying goodbye and thanks 

to Jala's Jazzy,
I did the drawing at the top left (click twice).
I tried to do a 9x12 pastel from it,
but it was clear no painting could ever say it
better than this little thumbnail. 

Like I said,
not every one will get out alive.

jungian buffalo

Just the thought of "Jungian buffalo" could keep you up at night.

As I wrote that, the phone rang. One of our oldest friends had a stroke a couple of weeks ago and has been in the hospital ever since. I was told his relatives are coming to town today to unplug his ventilator. I had already said goodbye and hoped that this could happen soon.

Buffalo is the totem for prayer and abundance. It says you must be humble enough to ask for assistance and then be grateful for what you receive. I'll always be grateful for having known you, T.