Clearing brush on a hill taught me something I didn’t have words for at the time.
The bigger problems are never alone.
You have to clear space before you can even see them.
A piece from 2017, resurfaced.
Rhododendron and Mt. Hood
I finally went skiing on Mt. Hood after living in Oregon for over a decade! In the worst year for snow in a generation! I switched from snowboarding to skiing to same if I'd enjoy it more and I'm glad I did. It was much easier on my body. We rented a place near Rhododendron, a nice little cabin with a fireplace and hot tub. Staying with friends and their kids was an experience I'm not sure we were ready for, but overall it was a good experience. I'm hoping I can make it back at least one more thttps://afterword.blog/blog/sunrise-from-timberline-lodge-on-mt-hood
Alaska
A short but memorable trip to Alaska. This has been a bucket list item I’ve been picking off for 25+ years of road trips and other domestic travel. Following this, I’ve officially visited all 50 states.
Really enjoyed this look behind the scenes at Brussels' École Van der Kelen-Logelain. The school, founded in 1892, teaches traditional decorative painting techniques including graining, marbling, and trompe l’oeil:
https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2026/mar/19/van-der-kelen-painting-school-brussels-art
Photo: Felix Bazalgette for The Guardian
#Painting #DecorativeArts #DecorativePainting #Brussels #Graining #Marbling #TrompeLOeil #FieldNotes
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