And the new year begins – pointed daffodil tips appeared in the pumpkin patch a few days ago, the construction commenced behind us (which feels like it’s in my room – three excavators, a huge Mack truck, and piles of gravel loom over our little fence and shudder the house), but I’ll add one last piece of holiday glitter below.
“Her spirits rose…” will take a little winter break – and then be back for the 10th year! I’ve been thinking about marking that with 10 series of 10 – images to celebrate all these years and reflect what the blog’s been about. (I have to say it here to make it happen.)
Thank you for being such terrific readers, and I wish each of you a peaceful, creative, and healthy new year!
her spirits rose... 
I’ve enjoyed every word and painting in those 10 years and look forward to the next. Thank you so much for sharing, Katy!
Thank you Jane for comments and encouragement always!
Happy New Year to you! May auld acquaintance ne’er be forgot! I think ten tens sounds marvelous. The fireworks display at the Space Needle was magnificent! The boats in their holiday lights on Lake Union glimmered. A far cry from gunshots in the air and skiing in the New Year on the Park Strip. Glorious, all of it!
Yay for it all Bonny – you are right! We went to the oh-so-optimistic “Mary Poppins” -upward for 2019!
10 years!! Wow. This is really an accomplishment, and such a pleasure to us readers. Enjoy your break, and I look forward to your images commemorating your blog. Happy New Year to you and yours. Love and cheers, Crump xoxo
Thank you Carol – and thank you for 10 years of comments! They really do encourage and reinforce. Happy new year to you, may only good things happen! (It’s ok to aim high on Day One!)💥
May your new year be full of flowers and painting, hikes with family, and all good things!
And all the same to you Vicki- good wishes for grandchildren and plants and splendid views!
I look forward to the blog postings continuing. Happy New Year!
And the very same wish to you Susan!
Congratulations, and Happy New Year!!!
Thank you and a very happy 2019 to you!