"Life's Bump in the Road"

Well hello everyone. First I'd like to say, yes I am still alive, no need to think I'd stopped writing for good. Everyone needs a breather and for me a breather was a must. Have had some unexpected life events happening here and I  want to be completely honest. I personally feel that to be able to bring you stories and/or talk about just general topics off the top of my mind, I need to be in the right frame of mind.  I know I promised you a big grand story for the summer, but when an unexpected accident happened that shook my family completely off their feet two weeks ago, I not only lost my ability to write...I also lost my focus that resulted in my being placed on a leave of absence from a part-time job that I really do enjoy. So my plan is to take my family on a much needed vacation, or as many of you also call it - a holiday, which actually I adore calling it that, as it just sounds so refreshing.

 

I have continued to go to my Vet Center for my weekly therapy visits and in the process of trying to get myself and my family back on a positive track...I picked up a new hobby. Below are some pictures of what I call "The Color of Therapy". What I discovered about myself is that I know how to paint more than just snowmen on Christmas ornaments.

 

"The Proposal" Copyright 7/2013
Artist: Stacey L. Bolin
Inspiration
I made this for my in-laws 50th Wedding Anniversary.
The location is Bear Lake in Estes Park Colorado.
 It was here with a view called Longpeaks -
He asked for her hand in marriage.
 I wanted to give them a gift that symbolized
their loving years together. I hope that they like it.



"The Eyes" Copyright 6/2013
Artist: Stacey L. Bolin
Inspiration
The endless want for this hot, hazy, humid, summer
to bring the chilly days of fall and the
excitement of a spooky hayride
through the woods during Halloween.



"The Path" Copyright 6/2013
Artist: Stacey L. Bolin
Inspiration
The book that I am writing with the hopes
 that it is on shelves by Halloween this year & a Bob Ross
video that I saw on you-tube on painting techniques.

 

My plans are to be on Holiday for the next 10 days. When I return I look forward to getting back into the writing saddle, wrangle my crazy thriller story onto this blog, and get ta' sharing the same excitement I had when I wrote it. In the meantime, keep those e-mails coming, with your story ideas, topics, oh and we must not forget, fall and Halloween are just around the corner. (Rubbing my hands together with excitement while an evil Halloween grin would like to find it's place on my lips). Send me pictures of your pumpkin plans and what you plan to do that is unique to get ready for all hallows eve at  throughthebarrackswindow2011@hotmail.com Until next time - Blog ya later.