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Another View across the Valley

I keep trying to paint the view across the valley, especially as the sun moves across the sky and creates shadows. Maybe if I work at this long enough, I'll figure it out. Meanwhile, all the paintings are too yellow and green. Nevertheless, I can think of worse ways to spend my time than looking across a lovely estuary teeming with bird life.

TODAY'S TIDBIT:

We Canadians think we're tough, growing up in the Great White North and all that. But, believe me, we're wimps compared to New Zealanders. Kiwis are TOUGH. Here it is winter - albeit 15C - and they're wandering around in shirts and shorts, while we bundle up in fleece. I don't think it's just that we're old f***s who feel the cold. In town I saw a guy our age wandering around the store in bare feet. (And nobody had a problem with that. No snippy 'No shirt, no shoes, no service' signs anywhere.)

Kiwis grow up in houses without insulation or double glazing. There is no central heating. If the sun comes out and warms up the house, wonderful! If not, pull on another jumper (sweater), grin and bear it. It makes for resilient people. More tomorrow on kids in the outdoors.