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Serene Saturday ...


It is a cool, crisp weekend here in New England. The cooler weather is finally here, after having a very hot and humid Summer. I love this time of the year. I wish I could move somewhere that the weather is like this, year round. Just Beautiful!

When I came across this painting (and if anyone knows the artist, please let me know) I could not stop looking at. I had many questions while viewing it - Where is she? What is she thinking? How did she get up there? Is she praying for someone? Is she sending a birthday wish to a loved one (with the balloon)? I love wondering what some paintings are actually saying. I love where she is standing. I love the blue and grey sky that makes up the background. Do you find yourself asking these same questions?

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  1. Absolutely! I love what art gives us - a moment of admiration, a moment to dream, to imagine. Love this painting!

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  2. Thanks, Sonja - Good to know that others feel the same way - I wish I could have gone to the Museums in DC with you - Perhaps, Someday ...

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  3. Yes, Italy is looking better and better ...

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