Is It Over Yet?

Thursday Meditation on Procreate

I'm over it. I'm over covid, BLM, WFH, CHAZ, CHOP, social distancing, masks, maskholes, Trump, Biden, Fauci, Brix, CDC, WHO, defund the police and all the other drama consuming 2020. WTF!??!

The Beat Goes On

KF Rogers

I've been happily immersed in online education for the past couple of weeks. Procreate tutorials have been a perfect pastime as I recuperate from July 1st bladder surgery. I am so grateful to be feeling the benefits of both successful undertakings.

Summer is in full swing with Covid19 still dominating the country's narrative. It's been a confusing "pandemic" with medical expects floundering on many aspects and protocols of the virus. The political divide deepens, three months to the US general election, as the president wants to move the economy forward and get kids back to school and parents back to work. There's a rather large media push to hype the highly contagious nature of the disease, and seemingly inflated death counts so as to continue the economic and social shutdown indefinitely. For what? It's hard to understand what's motivating the divisive situation and contradicting information. Capitalists vs. Socialists? I don't know. Two camps are becoming more distinct: Pandemic vs. Scamdemic. 

Meanwhile, Bill risked his life and actually took a jet plane to Dallas. It was his first flight in months and he felt totally safe and protected onboard. The Airstream is back in Florida thanks to Bill's marathon drive. We will have to reevaluate storage options for the camper going forward, but for now...

Photo credit: @kellycreates

Creative Ventures Indoors

I remember too many frigid days growing up in Chicago winters. A good snowfall generated some outdoor play, but most of the time the cold, grey days were spent indoors. Summers in SWFL are the opposite. The days hinge on oppressive humidity, temps in the 90's and state of emergency downpours. It's best to stay indoors after 10am. 

That said, I'm loving my new iPad Pro with the Pencil and Procreate app; providing hours of creative amusement during these early summer days. Will's birthday gift is also coming in handy: a Sofia + Sam lap desk. The desk will be perfect for the camper, too! Here's my new logo I just sketched in Procreate:

 

Great City Fix

We woke to a bright, sunny Saturday morning on Biscayne Bay. Café Bastille was a short walk from the hotel and offered a lovely assortment of French breakfast options. After a leisurely meal, we checked out of the JW Marriott and found our way to the Wynwood Walls. What an intriguing and inspiring outdoor art installation in a regentrafied Miami neighborhood. So fun! The crowds afforded some great people watching, too.

Cute little shops and markets entertained us for a few hours before heading back to Marco. Great city fix and quick getaway to celebrate Bill.

Artist Rendition of the Miracle on the Hudson

H/T Irene