Back to Sketching in my Small Town

I haven't been sketching much, 

but went out early in November.

How I still love the meditative quality,

the discoveries. We Sketchers met on Main St.

Even though there was a cold breeze, 

I was warmed by the sun on my bench 

outside of Fiddleheads, the Art Shop.

So interesting to see the parade of costumed passersby!

Traci's diner across the street. Traditional egg & pancake breakfasts. I used to love going there, 

but my diet has changed. 

Two of the Sketchers were there, observing out the windows.

A town planning board meeting at City Hall 

about new building construction. 

I had very little idea of what they were talking about, 

property taxes, Tiff's, zoning, 

but it's nice that it was open to the public. 

And I enjoyed some sketching.

This Slicci pen makes the skinniest line 

of any pen that I've ever used. 

I love it, except it 

doesn't reproduce well.

In the meantime, my show is over, 

but I donated two 5 X 7 pieces to the local church 

where it took place. For their Christmas sale.

I love this small town life.