BAIT AND TACKLE

Louise Kept Her Favorite Earrings Hidden In A Sardine Can In The Cupboard
2008 | acrylic on wood | 6 in. x 8.75 in.
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So Kurt ate some sardines, I have some fancy earrings, and my mother used to hide family jewelry in a fake Sunkist can in the refrigerator. Put all of that together, and you have this painting.

In other news, Kurt and I spent a total of three hours on the pond on Sunday. I lounged in the canoe and took an informal inventory of bugs and critters, while he went fishing. I spied many a baby turtle's tracks, lots of dragonflies, some baby salamanders, and millions of tadpoles. I even rounded up a couple of worms for Kurt to use as bait. They were pretty tasty worms: Kurt caught four bass and a brim. Just another Sunday at the homestead.

LIFE IS GOOD...

...When you own a canoe.

Saturday, Kurt and I took a little road trip to Memphis to pick up our new toy (and some Thai food). We'd been wanting a canoe ever since our friend, Nick, brought his over to our house for a little yard party that we had last year. Needless to say, it was a big hit--with our guests and with us. Now that we have what amounts to two ponds, it seemed obvious that we were in need of a canoe of our own.

We christened our new Old Town with the help of our friends April and Chris and their son, Jonah, Saturday night. I'm telling you, there's nothing like a campfire and dinner by the pond, prefaced by a little paddling in the canoe.

And so you know, Jerry Lee has taken to riding in the canoe. He's a good little passenger, too. Jackson, on the other hand, is content to sit in the yard and watch.