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Kathleen • Trowel and Paintbrush

@kathleenmaunder.bsky.social

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Watercolour painter, passionate gardener, nature lover, dog pal, bookworm, cookbook collector 🎨 My art: https://trowelandpaintbrush.com Paintings, prints, cards and bookmarks. 📍Near Montreal 🇨🇦

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Kathleen • Trowel and Paintbrush @kathleenmaunder.bsky.social · Aug 20

I’ve temporarily suspended sales to the US from my art shop because of the uncertain tariff situation. I can’t imagine any customer wanting to pay an extra 35% (current estimate) at the door. I love my US customers and hope things change.

Kathleen • Trowel and Paintbrush @kathleenmaunder.bsky.social · 1d

They understand so much!

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Emma Mitchell @silverpebble2.bsky.social · 2d

I found a capybara pebble🤎

Flint pebble that fell out of a wall in Linton, Cambridgeshire and I picked up bc I thought it looked like the world's largest rodent. I added the eye with a fine liner pen

A photo of a mother and baby capybara nestling together affectionately

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Kathleen • Trowel and Paintbrush @kathleenmaunder.bsky.social · 2d

Their persuasion skills mature faster than their ability to do the things they are negotiating. I remember thinking 'damn that's a good argument' but saying no.

Kathleen • Trowel and Paintbrush @kathleenmaunder.bsky.social · 4d

Just noticed more than one typo in an email I just sent. Sent a correction of one. Then noticed two others. So tempted to correct them too but I need to tell my perfectionist brain to move along. And possibly not send any more emails today.

Kathleen • Trowel and Paintbrush @kathleenmaunder.bsky.social · 5d

I tried to plug my charger cable into the hardcover book on my night table a while ago.

Kathleen • Trowel and Paintbrush @kathleenmaunder.bsky.social · 6d

Yes! Looks nice but the center rarely has the right texture.

Kathleen • Trowel and Paintbrush @kathleenmaunder.bsky.social · 9d

Evening walk with the pup. Some kind of beautiful.

The silhouettes of trees gently lean towards a pathway. A soft grey, orange sunset lights the background.

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Kathleen • Trowel and Paintbrush @kathleenmaunder.bsky.social · 10d

There is so much beautiful positive energy in my feed today. My heart is with all of the good Americans who showed up today in towns and cities to peacefully protest.

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Django Wexler @djangowexler.bsky.social · 18d

My boss: so how's our fourth quarter looking?

Me, the sales manager at the company that makes inflatable frog suits: well, you're never going to believe this, but

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Kathleen • Trowel and Paintbrush @kathleenmaunder.bsky.social · 11d

Thanks, Lisa. I told him to ‘Shut up’ and said he was being rude. I surprised myself to respond that way. The majority of dog owners are really nice but I guess it’s inevitable you’ll encounter an a-h!

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Kathleen • Trowel and Paintbrush @kathleenmaunder.bsky.social · 11d

A man was unnecessarily rude to me earlier today when I was walking Jasper. It threw off my day. I hate confrontations. So this afternoon I made an apple galette and listened to good music. And thought about how my dog is definitely way cuter than his.

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Kathleen • Trowel and Paintbrush @kathleenmaunder.bsky.social · 13d

Oh this was good! Made it tonight. I think we own all of your books so your daily posts are wonderful arrows towards recipes we haven’t tried.

Kathleen • Trowel and Paintbrush @kathleenmaunder.bsky.social · 13d

They don’t make thread and needles the way they used to. 😉

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Kathleen • Trowel and Paintbrush @kathleenmaunder.bsky.social · 14d

He is most definitely an autumn. 🍂

A leashed goldendoodle sits surrounded by a pile of autumn leaves almost exactly his colour.

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Summer Brennan @summerbrennan.bsky.social · Aug 7

"The best thing for being sad," replied Merlin, beginning to puff and blow, "is to learn something." — T.H. White, The Once and Future King

Screenshot of the full quote: “The best thing for being sad," replied Merlin, beginning to puff and blow, "is to learn something. That's the only thing that never fails. You may grow old and trembling in your anatomies, you may lie awake at night listening to the disorder of your veins, you may miss your only love, you may see the world about you devastated by evil lunatics, or know your honour trampled in the sewers of baser minds. There is only one thing for it then — to learn. Learn why the world wags and what wags it. That is the only thing which the mind can never exhaust, never alienate, never be tortured by, never fear or distrust, and never dream of regretting. Learning is the only thing for you. Look what a lot of things there are to learn.”

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Kathleen • Trowel and Paintbrush @kathleenmaunder.bsky.social · 15d

That poor boy and his family.

Kathleen • Trowel and Paintbrush @kathleenmaunder.bsky.social · 15d

Despicable.

Kathleen • Trowel and Paintbrush @kathleenmaunder.bsky.social · 15d

We savoured it! Happy Thanksgiving.

Kathleen • Trowel and Paintbrush @kathleenmaunder.bsky.social · 15d

A delicious lunch for Thanksgiving Day with the only tomatoes that managed to ripen in our garden! I’ve brought in the rest, all green. I guess it made us appreciate these ones all the more. #goodlunch #thanksgiving 🇨🇦

A caprese salad with red and yellow tomatoes and basil from the garden, fresh mozzarella, olive oil, salt and pepper.

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Kathleen • Trowel and Paintbrush @kathleenmaunder.bsky.social · 16d

Our Thanksgiving meal. Just the two of us this year so I made a favourite meal of turkey risotto with prosciutto and olives. The turkey was frozen from Christmas so it’s double celebratory.

A bowl of turkey risotto with prosciutto and black olives dressed with fried sage leaves from the garden.

Kathleen • Trowel and Paintbrush @kathleenmaunder.bsky.social · 16d

I'm just catching up on your tough day. It's the worst thing when they are sick and you don't know why. Glad she is doing better. May you both sleep well tonight.

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Kathleen • Trowel and Paintbrush @kathleenmaunder.bsky.social · 17d

We watched Hopscotch after I saw you mention it here. It was charming!

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Kathleen • Trowel and Paintbrush @kathleenmaunder.bsky.social · 17d

She had such a joyful, vibrant spirit. I’m having trouble accepting this sad news. Annie Hall came out when I was in university. I loved her endearing eccentric character and bought a secondhand vest because of her. It’s still in my closet. Another favourite was Something’s Gotta Give. 💔

Mark Harris @markharris.bsky.social · 17d

Terribly sad news about one of the greats. Diane Keaton has died at 79.
people.com/diane-keaton...

Diane Keaton, Famed for Roles in 'Father of the Bride,' 'First Wives Club' and More, Dies at 79 (Exclusive)

Diane Keaton has died at age 79. Keaton was best known for roles in movies like 'Annie Hall,' 'The First Wives Club,' 'Something's Gotta Give' and 'The Godfather.'

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Kathleen • Trowel and Paintbrush @kathleenmaunder.bsky.social · 18d

From my garden this week. 🌱

A huge bouquet of pink, red and yellow zinnias picked because of impending frost

Trays of mostly green tomatoes from my garden

Two lonely autumn crocuses from my garden

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Kathleen • Trowel and Paintbrush @kathleenmaunder.bsky.social · 18d

We can count on you for dogs and other things we feel in our soul.