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Not Quite Old

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Theo-sophy on that other site. Henry is a Catalan Herding Dog - like Einstein in Back To The Future. He's shy. Mom is a writer and watercolor artist. Art inquiries at [email protected]

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Not Quite Old @notquiteold.bsky.social · 12h

Priorities?
How in the world do you set priorities
when everything is bombarding you?
Ask yourself,
Does it make you feel good?
Or at least -
Will you feel better when it’s done?
Follow these guidelines
and you never have to feel guilty
about a
nap.

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Not Quite Old @notquiteold.bsky.social · 23h

Small class tonight. Look at these adorable little guys!

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Not Quite Old @notquiteold.bsky.social · 1d

Own up to your mistakes.
You might as well be honest
because lying only adds
another problem to your problem.
Take it from the dog:
If someone asks,
“What did you do?”
Most likely,
they already know.

Henry trying to look innocent and sorry at the same time

Not Quite Old @notquiteold.bsky.social · 1d

I'm so sorry things are so bleak for you right now. I hope things get better.

Not Quite Old @notquiteold.bsky.social · 2d

yes, there is a definite resemblance.

Not Quite Old @notquiteold.bsky.social · 2d

These are scary times
for humans and animals.
And we need to pay attention.
But that doesn’t mean
we shouldn’t smile or laugh
or play with the kids or pets
or cook a nice dinner.
Scary times have moments of joy.
Scary times need moments of joy.

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Not Quite Old @notquiteold.bsky.social · 3d

How to have a good day -
1. Picture your best friend’s face.
2.
There is no Step 2.

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Not Quite Old @notquiteold.bsky.social · 4d

I would have loved to attend a No-Kings rally today. But I was teaching. But at least I have all this love to share! The lesson was "Ink & Wash" - a pen & ink drawing overlaid with watercolor.

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Not Quite Old @notquiteold.bsky.social · 4d

it was humiliating!

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Not Quite Old @notquiteold.bsky.social · 4d

#Vertical is today's theme for #blueskyartshow.
Eleanor and Audrey.
#watercolor.

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Not Quite Old @notquiteold.bsky.social · 4d

Dad had company.
I don’t like company.
Mom said I was “bothering” the company.
She put me on the leash.
IN MY OWN HOME!

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Not Quite Old @notquiteold.bsky.social · 5d

thank you!

Not Quite Old @notquiteold.bsky.social · 5d

Tomorrow is the last day to get a free Kindle download of my novel, LUCINDA'S SOLUTION.
I'm so proud of this book - I hope you will read it.
www.amazon.com/Lucindas-Sol...

Lucinda's Solution

Lucinda's Solution - Kindle edition by Roman, Nancy. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Lucinda's Solution.

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Not Quite Old @notquiteold.bsky.social · 5d

Lots of folks don’t know what I am.
I’m a Catalan Herding Dog.
(like Einstein in Back To The Future)
We’re Spanish Sheepdogs.
(I herd cats)
We’re cheerful & smart.
(I’m cheerful)
We’re brave
(I’m not)
We’re medium sized.
(I’m big)
We have spotted tongues.
(mine is magnificent)

Henry the Catalan Herding Dog showing you his spotted tongue.

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Not Quite Old @notquiteold.bsky.social · 6d

I just saw an inspirational post
that said
‘Always look forward - Never look back.’
Well that’s dumb.
If you never look back
You might make the same mistakes
Over and over.
And also:
You need to check out your butt.
It’s very cute.

Henry looking back through the autumn hydrangeas.

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Not Quite Old @notquiteold.bsky.social · 6d

No... original artwork. Here's the ink sketch I made before I painted it. I photographed the steps because I am teaching my class this technique this week.

Not Quite Old @notquiteold.bsky.social · 6d

Waterproof ink with an overlay of watercolor.

Not Quite Old @notquiteold.bsky.social · 7d

Dad doesn’t feel good.
Thor and I are not supposed to fight.
Do you know how hard that is???
All you parents:
If your kids (human or otherwise)
are not fighting right this instant,
Stop and say
‘Thank you’
right now.
Maybe say
‘Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.’
It is SO HARD.

Not Quite Old @notquiteold.bsky.social · 8d

wow... I'm in good company!

Not Quite Old @notquiteold.bsky.social · 8d

This Saturday's class will be Line-And-Wash - combining an ink drawing with watercolor. I'm practicing so I can be a better teacher.

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Not Quite Old @notquiteold.bsky.social · 8d

Amazon is offering the Kindle version of my novel, LUCINDA'S SOLUTION, free through Oct 18. I'm so proud of this book, inspired by my family's experiences during the 1918 pandemic. I hope you'll read it.
www.amazon.com/Lucindas-Sol...

Lucinda's Solution

Lucinda's Solution [Roman, Nancy] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Lucinda's Solution

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Not Quite Old @notquiteold.bsky.social · 8d

Did you know
there is no correct way to sit in a chair?
There are no laws
for chair-sitting.
There are also no laws
about what to like.
Aida or Alvin & the Chipmunks
Picasso or Peanuts
Shakespeare or Seuss.
Whatever gives you joy
Is perfect.

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Not Quite Old @notquiteold.bsky.social · 9d

I love painting, and I want to paint for the rest of my life. But to me, my novel, LUCINDA'S SOLUTION, is the best thing I've ever created. Amazon is offering the Kindle version for free from Oct 14-18. I hope you'll read it. www.amazon.com/Lucindas-Sol...

LUCINDA'S SOLUTION - a novel inspired by my family's experience during the 1918 pandemic.

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Not Quite Old @notquiteold.bsky.social · 9d

When I was a pup,
the dog trainer told my mom
that I am very food-motivated.
I thank that lady every day.
Because my life is
a long line of bribes
one
snack
after
another

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Not Quite Old @notquiteold.bsky.social · 10d

Even student grade paints are often pretty good... but buy good paper. 100% cotton. Low quality paper makes watercolor really hard. I provide good paper even when I'm teaching little kids.

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