I have heard from several people that the blog notification is not working properly. I am trying to figure it out, and hoping to find time for tech support, but May is getting complicated and busy.
A cool night, and another beautiful day, but today was a bit too windy for me. The horses love the cool temperatures, because the bugs don’t.
Pastures and woods are very green
There was not much time this morning, because we were having lunch with a friend. On the way into St. Louis County, we stopped at The Tack Trunk for a new pair of rust breeches (my favorite color), a few supplies, and news of the horse world.
There is so much pollen in the air that the water in the trough was coated with pollen. I cleaned and refilled it, finding these three characters underneath.
Two toads and a leopard frog 
A toad and a leopard frog 
Toad
Meanwhile, on the ramp, I frightened a skink, but he poked his head back out to see if it was safe. He looks quite snakelike in this picture! I’m just glad he’s not in the dumpster.
The first poppy opened today, and the dwarf lilacs are blooming. Irises, too, but no pictures of those. Best of all, strawberries are ripening. Unfortunately, the varmints have already noticed.
The cats enjoyed the sunshine, keeping me company as I did some chores. Marianne brightened the barn with her smile, as usual. Roscoe brightened the porch with his toothy yawn.
Cora 
Skittle 
Marmalade 
Marianne 
Roscoe
Mater continues to grace the studio. Her hands are taking shape!
Finally, Harry and Mistletoe. We know Harry is partial to Weedy, but as far as Mistletoe is concerned, Harry is definitely her favorite!
Happy little dog in her favorite place – with Harry
Stay safe, stay well. Peace.
Looks like Mater has a zippered bodice…?!?! Confusing me….
No, not a zipper! It will be laced, but that gets done last. Harry is following the original 19th century nun’s depiction of Mater for all details, but those are always the last items sculpted.