Here's to the lemons

Memories of California

Acrylic on canvas

8 x 8 inches

Barbara Muir © 2011

This painting from 13 years ago seems perfect for today.  And the post seems
right too.  I am painting like crazy, framing, making lists, getting ready to
submit my work for the Off The Wall show on Monday, deliver it Thursday and go to the opening next Saturday. 

Here's what I said then: 

"A few years ago (he says he didn't, but he did) my older
son taught me that when you can't have flowers as a centerpiece,
lemons and limes do the trick.  Not only that.  I mean they
are beautiful -- especially in a pretty, antique glass bowl.
But say you get a cold -- a clear possibility in November --
you cut part of a lemon into slices, pop them (three slices)
into a mug, pour in boiling water, add a dash of Cayenne
pepper, and some maple syrup -- and oh boy does that taste
and feel good.

This painting seemed right, because I've used at least four lemons
today, which would be 8 cups of the hot drink described above,
and I am feeling much better.  I was on the edge of a cold,
and may have vanquished it.  Yes!"

That was the story today in 2024 too. I did the painting in response to a
 Carol Marine challenge. She's not doing them anymore.  But I love her
work, and feel like I have learned a lot from her. 

Have a loving your life day.