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How was your summer?
I flew into Arizona on Oct.3
International flights aren't what they used to be. Seats designed for
child sized people, last minute gate changes, and don't get me started
on the food.
In the end it's worth it to see family and friends. I came first to
southern AZ to visit my Father and while here I'm helping him with a
project on the roof of his condo. He and I make a good team, we work
well together and I always enjoy the time spent.
Unfortunately I got Covid on the plane...AND strep throat, joy!
Despite this I am working each morning on the roof, where the
temperature is easily 100 degrees before noon. So we start at 7 and
stop before noon most days. The job is going well and should be
finished in a couple more days.
A friend asked me how am I able to do this at 60, crouched over all
morning, in the heat, and feeling less than 100%.
I told him the same thing I said to my sister, "I'm channeling my Great
Grandmother Birch". I was lucky to have known her, born in 1902 she
lived to be just a couple months shy of 97. The main thing I loved
about her was her cheerful attitude, despite a challenging life.
She couldn't finish school and pursue her dream of teaching because her
brother accidentally killed their mother. She was so poor at one point
that she and her husband could barely afford to feed her starving (and
abused) brother. Her son had a terrible disease that caused her to have
to take care of him for life. She got a terrible form of arthritis that
destroyed her joints and left her in a wheelchair. Her husband fought
in World War 1, experienced horrific things and returned with PTSD. Yet
all those things are not her story because she chose a better path. She
was a joyful person who even accepted her diminishments as she aged.
She was always excited to see me, and like both of my Grandmothers, she
always told me I could be whatever I wanted and encouraged my earliest
drawing efforts as a child. Those women are a big part of the reason I
had the audacity to become an artist.
Resilience is in our DNA. Life is good.
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I'll be at Mountain Trails Gallery showing some of my latest works on
Oct. 18 from 4 - 7pm. Please stop in and say hello if you're in the
area!
Below are a few of the paintings you might see at the show...
First Light
First Light - SOLD
Peak of Autumn
Peak of Autumn 12" x 9"
Looking back at Autumn
Looking back at Autumn 12" x 9"
Retreating Light 12x18
Retreating Light 12x18 (Slide Rock State Park, Sedona)
Into the light
Into the light 10" x 10"
A Quiet Place 12x9
A Quiet Place 12x9 inches
Low Flow
Low Flow 12 x 9 inches
Hope to see you Friday the 18th!
Mountain Trails Gallery Sedona
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As always, I have a large variety of PRINTS
on my website, on paper,
canvas, metal, and other interesting surfaces. You can also order
frames and matts on the site as well, check it out it's fun.
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Tchau for now, until next time.
Cheers ~ Cody
www.codydelong.com
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