I had such fun sharing a picture of this painting on Facebook that I want to share it with you in my first blog.

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I am preparing for a spiritual retreat and putting order into my studio home and garden before I go.

Day before yesterday I was walking home from the clubhouse in our community when I met my neighbor, Elizabeth, on the way. She asked if I was having my blood pressure taken. I told her no, that I'd just put my rent in the box. She said she likes to go so that 'they will keep coming because some people depend on it." I told her I'd join her. I found out I have the blood pressure of a 17 year old which was nice to hear. Elizabeth is in good shape, too. We met Ruby there and since she knew both my mom and my dad it was a real treat for me to get to speak with her.

Elizabeth and I walked back home. She showed me her orchids which are amazing and told me that she would be happy to take the grapefruits which my trees are bearing in such abundance and had offered to share over to the clubhouse for me.

She impressed me throughout our time together with her awareness and generosity. "I go because some of them depend on these visits and I want them to keep coming." "You can set the grapefruits here." "Would you like me to take the grapefruits over for you."

She spreads well-being out over her community like sunshine or a gentle mist. Since I call this painting "Well-being" it seems fitting to share the well-being I enjoy every time I am with Elizabeth.

Love you.

Diane