Ellen Eilers

This is my dear friend and fellow artist, Ellen Eilers. She is an inspiration to all of the artists in this area, as she is an experienced artist as well as a mentor to the rest of us. She taught art for many years and she goes to many art shows every summer and still gives many classes. After pace maker surgery, she is still hoping to fulfill her schedule of shows this summer. At over eighty, her enthusiasm and helpfullness is a blessing and an inspiration.

She organizes the workshop we went to last week, the latest in a yearly get together. She finds reknowned artists and lines us all up to take the classes. I, for one, would never miss one, as they are always stellar.

The day couldn't be better, weatherwise. Some gentle rain mid afternoon to encourage my nap. Temperature in the 70s. Energy for some cleaning. Went to the gym this morning and helped my pal, Karen, celebrate her birthday which is Friday. It has been a great day.

George is frustrated as the maple trees are having a bonanza year. The maple seeds have taken over the world. Our rain gutters are so full that the house looks as though it has a thatched roof. George borrowed a leaf blower, but they are stubborn little buggers and are hard to dislodge. All pray that he does not fall off the ladder. It's jobs like those that are difficult to hire done. What does one do? Look in the yellow pages for maple seed removal? What?

I am coming right along with the cleaning schedule. Right. Well, MY cleaning schedule, at least. Cleaning is not my strong suit. Hopefully all will be ready for our exciting company. Our son, his son and their dog are coming for a couple of weeks. Excitement reigns. They are moving from the West Coast to the East Coast and father and son are driving the pick-up, the boat and the dog overland, camping along the way. Wow. Everybody pray for a safe journey.

Take care. Enjoy this great weather.