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Its been an absolutely gorgeous October here in the upper Midwest, albeit a bit too dry.  Day after day I have been going about closing down my garden, and the pond, finishing odd jobs around the house, waxing the cars, in between finishing some painting projects and preparations for my teaching classes.  At the same time I've been disciplining myself to stay at the appointed tasks, I've been acutely aware of the steady progression of the color changing of leaves.  Today as I had my members card swiped at the front desk to the gym, Mary behind the reception desk wondered aloud, "Why would you want to workout inside on a day like this?  If I painted as you do, I would be out there"...pointing out the window!

This is all I needed.  It made sense to me.  Afterall I am carrying all my gear and trudging across some field looking for the "spot" to do my stuff.  Why go to the gym?  So with a rapid about face, and a mile wide smile I headed out into the October delight.  The piece I painted is not far from home, in fact, it is in my fair city of Chaska and one of our beautiful lakes.  The sun was just coming over the ridge throwing the far side of the lake into full light while allowing the mid and foreground to be foiled in shadow.  Ahh, it was absolutely wonderful.  Thanks Mary.