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The Best Job ever!
Posted on February 5, 2017 Leave a Comment
It’s true. I REALLY do have the best job EVER!!!!! That’s if you can call it a job, cause most of the time I find it just pure pleasure, and today was no exception. We had decided a couple of days before that we were going to do it, so we jumped out of bed […]
Sun-Filled Days of Summer
Posted on January 27, 2017 Leave a Comment
In between the storms rolling through you have to make the most of every sunny day. This week has been no exception. So, the dogs and I spent the afternoon at the beach on Lake Taupo, while the storm brewed further south. The wind was excellent at whipping up some waves that were pretty impressive […]
En Plein Air with Trev
Posted on August 10, 2016 Leave a Comment
When you get the opportunity to paint alongside an experienced painter you grab it and that is exactly what I did when it was suggested we go and paint out on location together. How much I have to learn and here is someone who has been on the painting journey for over 35 years as […]
Autumn Watch
Posted on July 5, 2016 4 Comments
A normal morning walk with the dog was all set up to be nothing but normal until… Until I heard that quiet voice telling me to take my camera. I hesitated. The dog was already doing circles in the back of the car all eager and excited, and I had a list of things to accomplish […]
Cygnets and Swans
Posted on December 8, 2015 Leave a Comment
I was enthralled! I love birds. What’s not to love? We had been walking with the swans and their three cygnets along the water front. Lots of people had been coming and going passed us, but we, having to walk slow for the nursing of my leg injuries, were enjoying the swan family at their […]
Honoured
Posted on October 19, 2015 Leave a Comment
The 2015 Active Arts Taupo’s 50th Annual Exhibition opened on Friday amidst lots of gold glitter and celebrations. Celebrating not only another year but 50 great years encouraging creativity here in Taupo, New Zealand. During the course of the evening the winners of each division were honoured for their work. I was honoured for my entry […]
Lynda Symons Artistry 