I love this season! Walking Stelle early in the morning with the air so fresh and heavy with moisture-there is nothing like it. I am forming patterns now in my retirement-Stelle is first thing-right after the morning coffee. The rest of the day is divided between painting,drawing,bear making or taking care of my Mom. She is 90 now and needs more and more help.Custom portraits are gearing up for Christmas now-so many dogs to capture on paper or canvas.....bye for now,Carla