Monday, 30 October 2023

T sTands for This and ThaT

Hi Everybody!
A new week has started, let's see what it brings. 

This evening we will be celebrating Elizabeth's T sTands for Tuesday drink & link party, so here a warm welcome to all of the nice ladies of the T Gang who visit here. I have some drinks to show you:


Thiss picture was taken last week in my kitchen, my first coffee of the day, yessssss!




And some of my creations:


This picture is hanging in the living room of a friend:


I painted a lot of these still life with coffee pictures a couple o years back, it was very relaxing:






Last week I joined in a 5 day retreat with Sue Young of Sujati Studio, and I enjoyed it. It helped take my mind off the awful happenings in the world just now - where and when will it end?

One of the pieces we made was this art muse, but I an calling her an angel of peace,  because we so need peace in our world just now:



And some funnies and Thinkies:











Happy T Day, take care,
And thanks a lot for coming by!

50 comments:

  1. Hi Valerie, enjoyed your post-hugs Kathy

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  2. Art and being creative is good all the way around.
    Coffee is on

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  3. Lovely coffee art and a thoughtful peace angel.

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  4. Hi Val, good morning 🌄! Have a wonderful week, take care. I love your little peace angel, and hope and pray for peace! Hugs, Sarah

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    1. Thanks Sarah, have a lovely week, take care! Hugs to all!

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  5. All the coffee photos shared here makes me yearn for a cup right now. I agree, the world needs more peace and I love the angel. That rear-ended witch just cracked me up, so thanks for the emotional roller coaster of fun and thoughts through your postings today. Have a great week ahead.

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    1. I'm drinking a coffee now as I write this. Yes the rear ended witch is too funny. Everything is so sad just now, we need some funnies! Hugs!

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  6. It is very appropriate, Valerie my Dear, that I look at your post now, since I am just beginning to sip on my first coffee of the day. My mug has a picture of a Sulphur-crested Cockatoo emblazoned on it so I can go birding while I sit here! I am sure your art classes were therapeutic but to wonder when the troubles that beset the world today will end is to wonder about the meaning of infinity. The short answer is that they will not end. At best there may be a hiatus where malevolent, evil people take time to regather and start their destructive activities all over again. Such is the eternal and immutable nature of man. The picture of the rear-ended witch made me laugh and think of people who deserve to be rear-ended in this way. Next month I will be heading off to Cuba again, taking with me a group of merry birders, one of whom is coming all the way from Australia. I can assure you we will not be flying there on broomsticks! Hugs and kisses - David

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    1. I know the troubles won't end so quickly, ad that it could all develop into something much worse, but I need to focus my thoughts on peace to get through this debacle. I haven't heard anthing from any of my family or friends there and I am worried.
      I think Cuba is a bit far for a broomstick, unless it's a well motorised one....I'm sure you will all have a great time again. Australia is really a log way off, shows how popular your walks are! And yes, I know of many people I would like o see rear ended or worse! Take care David, have a great day, hugs, Valerie

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  7. Thinking of peace is tempting but deep down inside I fear that it’s an act of futility, and that the illusion of peace being near us was nothing else but illusory. However, at this moment, I will settle for coffee and trying to think of something else.
    best, mae at maefood.blogspot.com

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    1. Yes, we need to think about other things and not concentrate on the horrors in the Near East, I try to keep myself busy and am busy with more free art lessons! Hugs, Valerie

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  8. Your post reminds me of my elderly neighbor, Prissy. She always invited me over for "coffee" even though I always had tea. I love how you labeled the tea cup. I miss the old girl. Thanks for the memory and Happy T Day

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  9. Love all your art and just had my first coffe too with the obligitory chocolate lol.
    Carol x

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    1. They are so good together! Have a great week!

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  10. I love your still lifes, so colorful and cheery. Yes, when will the killing end?

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  11. That's such an inspirational happiness quote on your cup. We'll be having our coffee in that same spirit :)

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  12. Uwielbiam kawę dzień.?zaczynam od wypicia filiżanki czarnej kawy. Milego tygodnia:)

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    1. Oh yes, coffee is the best way to start the day, and for me the only way!

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  13. I only drink decaf coffee and that is usually only when we go out for dinner. Your artwork is beautiful and the funnies are FUNNY!! I love the one with the witch being rear ended!!!!

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    1. Thanks. I had naughty thoughts, I started thinking about some people who I would like to see rear-ended

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  14. Love your beautiful still life's of the teapot and cups! Such great funnies. I can relate to the turtle.
    Happy Tea Day,
    Kate

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    1. Thanks, I think we can all relate to the turtle!

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  15. I agree with Kate. It's so nice to see all your coffee still lifes. Art is a good thing for the soul, especially when things aren't perfect. I'm sure you agree. And nice coffee cups for T day. The world is too scary right now with too much hate. Why? because people some one is different from them? Anyhow, I hope you have a lovely T day, and it sounds like you had a great day reading in bed. That is always a good thing, isn't it? Hugs-Erika

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    1. Thanks Erika. I never thought I would see things like this barbarity in my time. It's really awful. Hugs!

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  16. I just love everything in this post.
    Happy T day.

    All the best Jan

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  17. I was here earlier, but just shut down. Sorry. I love all those coffee cups and mugs you drew, along with the vases. Thanks for sharing these amazing entries with us for T this Tuesday.

    I love your peace angel. We need more like her right now. Some really cute funnies and thinkies, too.

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  18. I love your colorful paintings of the coffee pots. I'm glad the class was a good diversion. The funnies are very funny today!

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  19. Thanks Jeanie, the retreat was really good, I think you would have liked it, too!

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  20. Your artwork is beautiful.
    I enjoyed all your thinkies and funnies as always.
    Yet another delightful post, Valerie.

    Hugs and blessings

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  21. Love your positive and beautiful artworks! Wonderful funnies too, thank you!

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  22. What a nice post! I admire your artistic talent. So colorful. Love the finger prayer, snoppy and the cat images. And lately, I've been having problems with delivery. I hope the companies involved fix their problems before the holiday season. Stay positive and be well.

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    1. Thanks so much! Sometimes deliveries take much too long! Have a great week, hugs!

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  23. 1 hour earlier than you usually do. I email you also in case you don't see this.

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    1. Thanks Erika, for the mail and and this comment! Hugs

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  24. Hi Valerie, your art work always makes me happy. Pleased you're enjoying the retrfeat and the funnies are good today and some beautiful thoughts too. have a happy week. Hugs Angela xXx

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    1. Thanks Angela! The retreat was really good, and did me good. It's good to get some fresh ideas! Enjoy your week, I'm already in bed, too, so goodnight! Hugs!

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  25. Haha. Love that squirrel and we desperately need your angel. Hugs
    Sandra sandracox.blogspot.com

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  26. The link didn't work on the T links but I found your post anyway, love all your still life paintings with coffee, and the cat who's had enough social interaction lol. Take care, Happy T Day! Elle xx

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