Artists are in a perpetual search for inspiration... for beauty, joy, light, magic. 

Artists are inventive, expressive, adventurous, and intuitive with an overwhelming desire to share their world. 

I am such an artist. _______________________________________________________________________

♥ Swan Upping

We need more summer celebrations, especially this year when so many of us are self-isolating or calculating our risks to attend any group event. If we have to live a more low-key life, I say let's celebrate at home even if we have to create or borrow a reason for the celebration.

This year I plan to celebrate ‘Swan Upping.’  It is the term used to describe the annual census of the swan population on a particular stretch of the River Thames in England, and if the Queen's involved, you know there will be a party. Having had a primarily ceremonial function when the tradition was begun over 900 years ago, it’s now come to play a significant role in wildlife conservation and a reason to celebrate.

This year, however, the official, historic summer event has been cancelled. But that doesn't mean we can't celebrate anyway. Typically held the third week in July, I plan to walk down to the Duck River and check in with floating and flying wildlife. Not really holding out much hope to see a swan, but I can take a bag of stale bread and feed the geese.

Just for fun I researched Swan Soiree supplies, just in case a party breaks out, and surprisingly there are lots to choose from. Regretfully, none include the color red which appears to be the official royal color for the historic event. 

"Ugly ducklings don't turn into swans and glide off down the lake. Whether your sunglasses are on or off, you only see the world you make."

~Bonnie Raitt

♥ Marquis de Lafayette

Over the weekend Disney+ offered the streaming of 安装astrill pc版加速软件, the 2015 Broadway musical that boosted creator Lin-Manuel Miranda into the stratosphere with international acclaim and a few awards, i.e. several Tony Awards, Drama Desk Awards, and one unexpected Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Watching the production was nothing less than inspiring. 

And although Alexander Hamilton's life was astonishing and worthy of the title role, the movie re-ignited my passion for early American History and all the founding fathers....especially the Marquis de Lafayette, who wasn't even American and only 19 when he joined the Revolution. 

With a little research I discovered that not only was he instrumental in the fight for our independence but he also returned home to France and was instrumental in theirs as well.  Lafayette advocated for a governing body representing the three social classes, and drafted the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen which is in essence the French version of the Bill of Rights. 

Laura Aurricchio wrote the book The Marquis: Lafayette Reconsidered, and I've really enjoyed listening to her interviews on a couple of podcasts: No Dumb Questions and The Age of Jackson. 

Last year a friends loaned me the book America's First Daughter, the story of Thomas Jefferson as told from the point of view of his eldest daughter Patsy.  Now I'm daydreaming of visiting Monticello, Williamsburg, Mt. Vernon, Montpelier, Ash Lawn-Highland, and basically the entire state of Virginia. 

** And if you are looking for more days to celebrate this summer, don't forget Bastille Day on July 14. 

"The good fortune of America is closely tied to the good fortune of all humanity."

~Marquis de Lafayette

♥ Thyme and Monet

On a used book rack was a delightfully colorful cookbook with a photo of paint brushes and a pansy-covered salad on the cover and the title Thyme and Monet.  Let's see.... painting, food, and Monet. Who says not to judge a book by it's cover? I was sold!

The inside page was inscribed to Kay and George with love and best wishes from their friend Mary, none of whom I actually know, but have enjoyed envisioning who they may be. Were they artists in St. Joseph, Michigan, in 1962 who organized an annual art fair? Were they members of the St. Joseph Art Association? Or were they patrons of the community art center? I don't know, but someone was because in 1976 George J. Krasl left a trust to build and maintain an art center for this community. And in 1980 the dream was realized... a place where the community could exhibit art and enjoy classes, lectures, concerts, and art-inspired trips. What a dream!! I applaud Mr. Krasl's generosity and the communities vision. 

It took a lot of time and money to realize the dream. So when they decided to start the Krasl Sculpture Fund, members and friends collected their favorite recipes to include in this book to raise funds and cleverly named it Thyme and Monet. 

Admittedly I had hoped the recipes were Monet's very own favorites using fresh ingredients from his gardens at Giverny, but alas, they are not. The contributing recipe authors have names like Annabelle and Pearl, Heartha and Emmarie, and their recipes are no less delicious!

Shoe Peg Corn Spread

Ingredients

• 12 ounce can white shoe peg corn, drained
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• 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 Tablespoon grated onion
• Assorted crackers

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Serve with your favorite crackers. 

Perfect for celebrating Swan Upping, Bastille Day, and every other party this summer. 

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Why have I never heard of this before???

Monet's Palate is a documentary which examines the connection between fine art and fine cuisine as seen through the eyes of Claude Monet. Meryl Streep's opening narration takes the viewer through the region of Normandy in France and Monet's Home and Gardens. The greatest Chefs of the world prepare the cuisine Claude Monet adored. 

And there is an accompanying cookbook!!

We may have to celebrate Christmas in July. 

"Meals are a celebration of food. Art is a celebration of Life."

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~George Washington

“In life one has a choice to take one of two paths:

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~Rasheed Ogunlaru

“I’ll sleep long and hard when I’m dead. You defy death by celebrating life.”
~ Grace Draven

"It is no bad thing celebrating a simple life."  
~J.R.R. Tolkien

Let's Celebrate!! Let's Paint!!

Creative Spirits painting classes  in acrylics start back July 9 at 10am in Spring Hill. Join us at 563 Maury Hill Street, lower level. Registration required, 615-668-8263. 

Green is the color of renewal, growth, and hope. It is the color of harmony, freshness, safety, fertility. Green is understood to be the most restful color for the human eye to view. Green is soothing, relaxing, and youthful.

Green is a healing color. “Nature in her green, tranquil woods heals and soothes all afflictions," said John Muir, father of America’s National Parks.

In July, the students in the Creative Spirits painting class will take a deep dive in studying the effects of Green in painting.

What subject would be more appropriate for impressionist artists to paint than Water Lilies?

Monet adored them and painted approximately 250 paintings of this subject, practically consuming the last 30 years of his life. I dream of visiting his home and gardens in Giverny!

This week plan to take an imaginary vacation to France with me. Imagine sipping a little wine, nibbling on a baguette and cheese, maybe listening to a little Debussy, and imagine standing next to Monet and his beloved water lily pond with his little dog beside while painting your very own pink water lilies with all the reflected greens in the water. 

We will use this photo for reference. 

To keep everyone safe, we will be observing social distancing and the wearing of masks is encouraged. Class fee is $100 for four in-person sessions. Or you may prefer to watch the instructional videos from our classes at home on Patreon. Visit my Patreon Channel to subscribe. 

Please call me if you have additional questions or would like to purchase a gift certificate or register for class:

615-668-8263

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The Watercolor Painting Classes at Southern Springs in Spring Hill continue to be postponed until the threat of the virus has passed. We are all praying that day will arrive quickly. 

Please continue practicing at home. A few watercolor videos are available on my YouTube channel. 

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Postcards from the Dimple of the Universe

Do you enjoy receiving a personal, hand-written card in the mail? Do you know someone who would, maybe a friend or family member away from home or now living in Assisted Living or a Nursing Home?

Postcards from the Dimple of the Universe is my Etsy shop that offers a subscription of 1-, 6-, or 12-handwritten cards, one each month, depicting an object or scene from my hometown, Columbia, Tennessee, aka the Dimple of the Universe or from around middle Tennessee, and delivered in a colorful envelope with a delightful US postage stamp.

It's a charming and unique gift for yourself or someone you love. 

Check it out...

Exhibit of my Summer & Patriotic Paintings may be seen through the end of July at Square Market Café in Columbia, Tennessee.

Recommended Supplies lists...

Supplies List for Creative Spirits Classes, 

Adventure Awaits Supplies List, 

Back Issues of Bullet Point Blessings at Creative Spirits Soar! blog.

The Whole Kit & Kaboodle List of Lists

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Artists are in a perpetual search for inspiration... for beauty, joy, light, magic. 

Artists are inventive, expressive, adventurous, and intuitive with an overwhelming desire to share their world. 

I am such an artist. _____________________________________________________________________________________

"An egg today is better than a hen tomorrow."

~Benjamin Franklin

♥ Farm Eggs

Little things mean a lot. I'm so happy to have a connection to fresh farm eggs. I don't know what kind of chickens these beauties came from, but was delighted to find a variety of Easter Egg colors in the two dozen I purchased. Included were dark brown, light tan, a variety of pale blues and greens. 

And they are delicious!

Can't wait to use them in the vintage cake I plan to make my Mom this weekend for her 80th birthday. Lovin' from the oven!

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~Julia Child

♥ Vintage Cakes

Just the word "Vintage" makes my heart skip a beat, so to discover the astrill安装 cookbook, it didn't take long to decide to purchase it. Included are recipes for Daffodil Cake, Lazy Daisy Oatmeal Cake, Honey Bee Cake, Kentucky Bourbon Cake, Chiffon Cake with Brown Butter Icing, Watergate Cake with Impeachment Icing, and a myriad of other delicious sweets. I plan to make Old Vermont Burnt Sugar Cake with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting first for this weekend. My family will be celebrating both Mother's Day and my mother's 80th birthday. If there ever was a time for a celebration, this weekend is it!

I haven't made it yet, but will take photos and document it on my blog Charm of the Carolines. So click over for a visit next week and hopefully I'll have the post written and published. 

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Shoo-Fly Cake

INGREDIENTS

CRUMB TOPPING

• 1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature, cut into small cubes

CAKE

• 1 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 3/4 cup blackstrap molasses
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 2¹/2 cups (12¹/2 ounces) all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
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• ¹/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1 cup warm coffee (can be reheated from the morning brew)

DIRECTIONS

Center an oven rack and preheat the oven to 350^*F.

To make the crumb topping, combine the brown sugar and the flour in a small bowl. Toss in the butter cubes and, using your fingertips, pinch the butter into the dry ingredients to form crumbs. Place the bowl in the freezer while you make the cake.

To make the cake, whisk together the sugar, butter, molasses, and vanilla in a large bowl until smooth.

Blend in the eggs one at a time.In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt, then whisk the ingredients by hand to ensure they are well mixed.

Using a rubber spatula, stir the flour mixture into the batter in three additions, alternating with the coffee in two additions, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Pour the thin batter into the prepared pan (9 by 2-inch round cake pan, greased with 1 tablespoon of soft butter) and sprinkle with the chilled crumb topping. Bake in the center of the oven until the top is firm, about 45 minutes.

Cool the cake on a wire rack for about 30 minutes before serving warm from the pan.

"You're slower than molasses in winter."

~Old Southern Expression

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Molasses is a thick dark syrup. The British call it treacle, which is a generic term for any syrup made as a by-product of refining sugar cane. Molasses was a popular and economical substitute for refined white sugar in the eighteenth century. By the end of the nineteenth century, it competed with maple sugar and white refined sugar as America's chosen sweetener.

When sugar prices dropped after World War I, molasses and maple sugar both fell in popularity. but not at the Jones house. I remember my granddaddy would take a tablespoon of butter and a big spoonful of molasses and smash it all together on the side of his breakfast plate in a very unappetizing goo. Then he would spread it on biscuits, lovingly prepared by my grandmother and hot from the oven. The butter in the gray-brown paste would melt, and at some point magic happened. 

(Please excuse the stock photo, but it is much more attractive than a photo of butter and molasses mashed together which doesn't photograph well at all.)

"If you love me, feed my sheep."

~Jesus Christ

♥ Olde English Babydoll Southdown Lambs

The Olde English 'Babydoll' Southdown is a breed of sheep developed in the United States to reflect the original type of Southdown brought over to North America by the early settlers.

Today, my friend Dianne invited me to the farm of her friends John and Linda to feed these somewhat timid lambs. The Swiss Valais Blacknose sheep were much friendlier and would eat out of the palm of my hand. So did the Scottish Blackface. The best I could accomplish with the tiny Babydoll was to feed her from a bucket. 

"Agriculture is the most healthful, most useful and most noble employment of man."

~George Washington

"My grandfather used to say that once in your life you need a doctor, a lawyer, a policeman, and a preacher. But every day, three times a day, you need a farmer."

~Brenda Schoepp

"Agriculture is our wisest pursuit, because it will in the end contribute most to real wealth, good morals & happiness."

~Thomas Jefferson

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~Wendell Berry

In keeping with current CDC health recommendations for social distancing, we have canceled all in-person painting classes for the duration. I am praying for everyone's good health and well being.  Hopefully soon I will be able to publish a full roster of classes and paint with you again. (I'm keeping fingers crossed that will be in June.)

Please visit my Patreon Channel or  YouTube channel for painting demonstrations and inspiration. 

Please call me if you have additional questions or would like to purchase a gift certificate or register for a future class:

615-668-8263

       
These are a few of the paintings I've been working on. What's on your easel?? Post to social media and tag me to see #paintingwithsusan.

Links you may be interested in...

My ETSY Shops...

Colorful and Charming Art and Postcards from the Dimple of the Universe

Do you enjoy receiving a personal, hand-written card in the mail? Do you know someone who would, maybe a friend or family member away from home or now living in Assisted Living or a Nursing Home?

Postcards from the Dimple of the Universe is my Etsy shop that offers a subscription of 1-, 6-, or 12-handwritten cards, one each month, depicting an object or scene from my hometown, Columbia, Tennessee, aka the Dimple of the Universe or from around middle Tennessee, and delivered in a colorful envelope with a delightful US postage stamp.

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Supplies List for Creative Spirits Classes, 

Adventure Awaits Supplies List, 

Back Issues of Bullet Point Blessings at Creative Spirits Soar! blog.

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Artists are different. 

Artists are in a perpetual search for inspiration... for beauty, joy, light, magic. 

Artists are inventive, expressive, adventurous, and intuitive with an overwhelming desire to share their world. 

I am such an artist. _____________________________________________________________________________________

"Gratitude turns what we have into enough."

~Anonymous

♥ Front Line Warriors

It is with the deepest gratitude I dedicate this issue of Bullet Point Blessings to our World War C front line workers. Where would we be without the Doctors, Nurses, Medical Staff, First Responders,  Environmental Services workers, Police, Firefighters, Elected Officials, Pharmacists, Bank Tellers, Grocery store workers, Mail Deliverers, Journalists, Truck Drivers, Restaurant workers, Volunteers to hand make hand-sanitizers & masks & teach on-line & add humor and do needed service work of all kinds of activities? Many people don't have the choice to shelter in place and many who do choose to serve anyway.

Where would we be without them?

I'm also grateful to you who are obeying the "Safer at Home" order and assisting the effort to stop the spread of the virus. You are doing your part, and I am grateful!!

"I get by with a little help from my friends."

~The Beatles

♥ Friends, Family, Students, and Big-hearted Acquaintances

I am humbled and amazed at the kind and generous donations that have been donated steadily to my "rainy day fund."  With the pandemic and required social distancing, my in-person art classes came to a screeching halt along with the majority of my monthly income. Immediately I got to work creating online painting videos that I offer for free on YouTube with the option to make a donation through Venmo (@susan-jones-346) or PayPal (susan@susanejones.com), and a gift to those feeling the same financial pinch to enjoy the classes with my blessing. 

And for those who want more classes with more in-depth instruction and service, check out my new astrill吧 on-line painting classes. Some of these classes are offered for free and others require a subscription.  Now, not only can you enjoy my painting classes from home or on vacation or anywhere you may be as long as you have internet access and your supplies, but others who are not local or have access to the in-person classes taught in Spring Hill can join the fun as well. 

Please help me out and share this newsletter with all your creative friends. Your recommendation means the world to me, and it will boost a small business during this crises we are all experiencing as well as increase the world's quotient of joy, color, and creativity. Be sure and tag me in the photos of paintings you post on social media  #paintingwithsusan. I am grateful to You!

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~Old English Proverb

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How did people survive the Spanish Flu pandemic of 1918 with the internet??? I mean for real! The internet is how this "shelter in place" artist is staying in touch with friends through Facebook and Instagram.  I am entertaining myself in the evenings watching "Escape to the Chateau" on YouTube, teaching on Patreon and YouTube and considering live online classes through Zoom. 

I'm finding humor from other creatives, like this family in the UK. We are trying to teach my parents to purchase pantry items from Amazon Prime and perishables through the Kroger Curbside Pick-up app. Kids are going to school through Google Classroom. The Spring Hill Library has removed the password from their WiFi so anyone can park near the building and have free access. The Spring Hill Police department is parking patrol vehicles in all the Spring Hill Parks and turning on the car's MyFi for the public to use. (The username and password will be written on a piece of paper on the car's window. DO NOT TOUCH THE POLICE CAR.) I'm even attending church online. 

When you can't be there in person. The internet is absolutely the next best thing. What a blessing. 

If you are spending time binge-watching Downton Abbey, grab your free digital download of my eBbook The Downton Abbey Lexicon Primer, my gift to you free on April 5 only, just one British costume drama addict to another. 

"It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be hoarding toilet paper."

~Jane Austen, Pride & Prejudice, re-imagined first line

♥ Toilet Paper

It occurred to me that Toilet Paper may have been the most taken for granted item in the US a month ago, and today is one of the most coveted. My friend Sonja proudly displays her "catch" after a long day of searching and visiting several stores. 

"I bagged a big one!" Sonja exclaimed gleefully. I don't think she could have been any more excited even if she had just caught an award-winning trophy fish. 

And just when you thought there was nothing fun about toilet paper, my friend Christy introduced me to the brand she buys.... Who Gives a Crap?... environmentally friendly, recycled paper toilet paper wrapped in decorative paper. But the real story is this company donates 50% of its profits to building toilets for those in need. They have donated nearly $2 million to date to charities serving communities around the world suffering from malnutrition and lack of sanitation, something most of us take for granted even when we are spending time at home appreciating the little things we enjoy, or did, and will again. 

Unfortunately, they are currently out of stock, too. 

"Soap and water and common sense are the best disinfectants."

~William Osler

♥ Soap

Is there anything more elegant than soap?

Soap is made out of two simple ingredients, animal fat and an alkaline solution that allows for the process of saponification.  It's easy to make, inexpensive to purchase, hasn't been emptied from the market shelves by hoarders, yet it's the best thing to clean ourselves, our clothes and our homes, giving us better health and longer lives. 

♥ World on Fire

The last World War is the topic of Masterpiece Theater's newest production airing on PBS beginning this Sunday evening, April 5.  The premier of World on Fire has been on my calendar for four months!

World on Fire is a seven-part epic drama about the lives of the main characters during the first year of WWII. It was filmed in five countries... Britain, France, Germany, Poland and US. We owe so much to the Greatest Generation, and it make World War C not seem so bad in comparison. Can. Not. Wait.

Stay safe. Stay healthy. Stay home everybody!!

"One of the secrets of a happy life is continuous small treats."

~Iris Murdoch

"Gratitude is a powerful catalyst for happiness. It’s the spark that lights a fire of joy in your soul."

~Amy Collette

 "When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around."

~Willie Nelson

____________________________________________________________________________

In keeping with current CDC health recommendations for social distancing, we have canceled all in-person painting classes for the duration. I am praying for everyone's good health and well being.  Hopefully soon I will be able to publish a full roster of classes and paint with you again. 

Please visit my Patreon Channel or  YouTube channel for painting demonstrations and inspiration. 

Please call me if you have additional questions or would like to purchase a gift certificate or register for a future class:

astrill怎么设置

These are a couple of paintings I've been working on. What's on your easel?? Post to social media and tag me to see #paintingwithsusan.

Links you may be interested in...

My ETSY Shops...

Colorful and Charming Art and Postcards from the Dimple of the Universe

Do you enjoy receiving a personal, hand-written card in the mail? Do you know someone who would, maybe a friend or family member away from home or now living in Assisted Living or a Nursing Home?

Postcards from the Dimple of the Universe is my Etsy shop that offers a subscription of 1-, 6-, or 12-handwritten cards, one each month, depicting an object or scene from my hometown, Columbia, Tennessee, aka the Dimple of the Universe or from around middle Tennessee, and delivered in a colorful envelope with a delightful US postage stamp.

It's a charming and unique gift for yourself or someone you love. 

Recommended Supplies lists...

Supplies List for Creative Spirits Classes, 

Adventure Awaits Supplies List, 

Back Issues of Bullet Point Blessings at Creative Spirits Soar! blog.

The Whole Kit & Kaboodle List of Lists