Imaginary Friends

 My friend Sondra inspired me to do a little water coloring.  She drew a page full of vases and painted them beautifully.  I like to draw and paint "doodle" people.  My sister and I had a slew of imaginary friends when we were children.  Pook was scary.  Saun was nervous and uptight.  Pinkie was elusive.  Queenie was peaceful . . .  
I made some more imaginary friends (for granddaughter Cadence because she likes colorful letters that come in the mail).  I thought I'd share them with YOU.  Which friend would you like if you could pick just one?  My sister said she would like to be friends with "Jill" and I know why.  Karol LOVES babies.

 I think I'd pick Lottie because she likes to shoot arrows and I thought that was the best activity I ever enjoyed in high school physical education. Also, the bug thing.  I don't like them either.  My mosquito bites are SO itchy.  I would also love to be around Chloe.  I admire people who are good at neatness.  
Which friend would you choose?

The peony bushes sing out in the front garden.  I should go outside and clip a few white flowers.  They are SO heavy and the poor girl can barely hold her blooms (she's leaning). 

I'm going to have lunch with Sondra today. We're celebrating her birthday.  I had better check to see if the restaurant is even open for business.

THANK YOU for sharing about what you were like when you were a child.  You are the sweetest and most squishy souls around.  Many of you had less than carefree childhoods.  I am greatly encouraged that those of you who suffered a bit have turned out to be the most loving and inviting souls around.  I love you.
I was a wiggly child and I struggled to sleep.  I hated being the first one up and waiting for the rest of the household to rise.  I worried about things (I should have told my mom when I worried, because she definitely would have put my mind at ease).  I couldn't wait to learn to read and I remember when it all clicked and I was on my way.  I loved to write and draw.  I was shy when I went to school.  Hmmmmm.  Some things never change? 

Question:  When you get up in the morning, what are your favorite sights and smells?
In the summer, I love the smell of dew on the grass and leftover smoke from fire pits.  I love the smell of coffee and bacon. (We don't eat bacon often enough! 😂)

Thank you for stopping in, real friend.