March Coffee Seal Life Day 10 "The Lucky 9"

"The Lucky 9"

Occasionally, I have a day where a certain number keeps showing up for me...in the total of my grocery bill at the supermarket, the clock in my car, even in overhearing other people's conversations. Today, it was the 9 that reappeared during my travels throughout the day, so it turned into 9 little fish in today's mini painting.

 Looking through various sites for any info I could find on associations with the number 9, I ran across something that said it represented longevity, happiness and good luck. Definitely one I was glad to see. 

The number that shows up most often for me, though, is 11.  I remember when I realized that 11 was going to be my lucky number for life. While attending a local fair (I was 10 or 11 at the time), I approached a table completely covered in cakes, cookies and brownies. Running around the edge of the table was a long piece of paper, marked into squares and randomly numbered. 

"Quick, pick your lucky number! " a woman behind the table blurted out, the giant roulette-type wheel behind her spinning madly. I looked at the numbers and threw my nickel on number 11. After a few more spins, the wheel came to a stop....on number 11. I was stunned. How could I be so lucky, I thought to myself. 

"You won!" the woman yelled and told me I could pick ANY item off the table I wanted. I chose a giant plate of brownies. Walking away with the ultimate prize, I decided that 11 was the luckiest number of all and I'd be in good shape if I stuck with it. Number 9 comes in a close second.

What is your lucky number and how did you discover that???

"The Lucky 9,"  5 x 7" Watercolor and ink
 

March Coffee Sea Life day 8 "Coffee brings out my inner kitten"

"Coffee Brings out my Inner Kitten"

Somehow, that first cup of coffee in the morning really gets the day off to a great start, beginning with the gentle brewing sound and then that lovely aroma filling the kitchen and making me feel like I am in a cafe waiting on the perfect cup to enjoy. Plus, it puts a smile on my face and brings out my inner kitten, energetic, curious and ready to discover a new day.

"Coffee Brings out my Inner Kitten,"  8 x 10" Watercolor, ink and foil

For the love of books

Woke up this morning to a big snowfall. Just about everything is closed. There is a stillness that comes with the big white blanket. Even the birds are quiet. 

I've loved living in places that get big snowfall. To me, it's Nature's way of slowing things way down. Being unable to travel anywhere changes things. We are where we are, so what can we do? Time is now here to do those things we often don't have time to enjoy due to busy schedules...sitting by the fire on a weekday, taking hikes in deep snow, snuggling up with a good book.

One of my favorite things to do on a snowy day when my kids were little, was to hunker down in a pillow fort with all our favorite books ("One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish," "Swimmy," and others). I see now a lot of them had to do with fish....time well spent.

Why not stop and enjoy some of your favorite things even if there isn't a big snow to keep you from going places. 

the FlipHearts   enjoying the little things

March Coffee Sea Life day 4 "Curled up with a cuppa"

"Curled up with a cuppa"

I'm enjoying the dark winter mornings, looking out over the snow as I have my morning cuppa. My fingers all wrapped around the cup remind me of oct0pus tentacles. The warmth of the cup in my hands and the rich coffee smell make for a good start. Now just for the caffeine to kick in and get the ideas flowing...

"Curled up with a cuppa,"  8 x 10" Watercolor and ink

March Coffee Sea Life day 2 "Coffee Lights up our Mornings"

"Coffee lights up our mornings"

What better way to light up your morning than a cuppa with a buddy and a catch up on the latest. Pass the sugar.....

"Coffee lights up our mornings,"  8 x 10 Watercolor, ink, foil

March Coffee Sea Life day 1 'Espresso Shots"

"Espresso Shots"

Sometimes, an espresso shot is the perfect way to get a jump start on the new day.

"Espresso Shots," 8 x 10 Watercolor and ink