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Ann McMillan Chaikin
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I love my old lady life. My time is my own. I have a wonderful partner, loving family, and many great friends. I make art almost every day. I love Classical music and theater. I love to play games and am a certified cat lady with one cat. Life is good.
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Au Revoir Sue | ArtistAnnie
My friend Sue is moving to Seattle to be closer to her son. We’ve been friends for 20 years. She is one of the gals in the lady artist book...
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February 14, 2026 at 6:52 AM
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Cory | ArtistAnnie
It’s late. The day is almost over. No photos in spite of playing bridge in the afternoon and dinner out and a play with friends in the...
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February 13, 2026 at 6:54 AM
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At the Pulmonologist Office | ArtistAnnie
It’s the only photo I took. Last time we were here I took photos through the glass from the other side. Shelly was having a breath test today.
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February 12, 2026 at 7:13 AM
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Happily Dying of Chocolate | ArtistAnnie
Can you find her in my living area? I don’t know if I’ve posted this cookie jar before. It’s actually Shelly’s but has...
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February 11, 2026 at 1:22 AM
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Rare Coins | ArtistAnnie
They struck the last US penny on November 12, 2025. I got some as change the other day. Most were from 2019. But surprisingly one was from 1979...
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February 10, 2026 at 6:47 AM
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Superbowl Sunday | ArtistAnnie
That’s my sister-in-law putting the last food in place for a friendly superbowl party. Shelly and I aren’t sport fans particularly,...
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February 9, 2026 at 7:06 AM
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Singing Pullout | ArtistAnnie
This week’s project is about 55 years of singing in choirs. Started at age 11 in sixth grade. Quit at age 64 when acid reflux ate my top...
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February 7, 2026 at 7:42 AM
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Quite a Day | ArtistAnnie
I spotted the car as I walked to Village Books to meet the gals for bridge. I had never heard of a Nissan Figaro. Turns out to be a rare car only...
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February 6, 2026 at 6:47 AM
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Marky at Work | ArtistAnnie
That’s my doorway. Marky gave our building a power washing and he finished the job today. I asked if was okay to take his picture and post...
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February 5, 2026 at 7:10 AM
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Cory | ArtistAnnie
Used AI Mirror to create multiple versions of Cory based on the middle right photo.
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February 4, 2026 at 7:10 AM
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Beginning | ArtistAnnie
I’ve started. Tomorrow Trish and I will zoom and I’ll learn more about what I’m doing.
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February 3, 2026 at 6:47 AM
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His and Mine | ArtistAnnie
Thai dinner out with friends Stu and Judy after the Bellingham Symphony’s concert. Finally finished my last week’s pull out painting....
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February 2, 2026 at 7:03 AM
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My Sweetie | ArtistAnnie
Though legally blind he can see a bit, enough to manage his phone and computer. He has a machine that magnifies documents and reverses black and...
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February 1, 2026 at 6:49 AM
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Book Club | ArtistAnnie
Our artist ladies book club met at my house today. One gal is in Bora Bora (lucky gal) and one is a snow bird in Arizona. It was Sue’s last...
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January 31, 2026 at 6:54 AM
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Fill ‘er Up | ArtistAnnie
I’m tracking my use of electricity as I charge the battery in my car. When I use the condo association electricity in the garage, I keep...
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January 30, 2026 at 7:20 AM
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Almost Finished | ArtistAnnie
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January 29, 2026 at 7:03 AM
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Morning Coffee | ArtistAnnie
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January 28, 2026 at 6:49 AM
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Bob Voyage Chandra | ArtistAnnie
The Crazy Ladies met at Amy’s Place for a farewell gathering for Chandra who is moving to Utah to be near her son’s family. We will...
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January 27, 2026 at 7:00 AM
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Party Time | ArtistAnnie
The pizza party went well. Eleven of us sat around the table and shared stories. We got to know new owners of 301. And they got to meet the...
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January 26, 2026 at 7:18 AM
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African Animals | ArtistAnnie
Still working on this pullout. Getting ready for tomorrow’s Building B pizza party. Did my building in December. Now it’s...
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January 25, 2026 at 7:09 AM
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Abstract in a Glass | ArtistAnnie
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January 24, 2026 at 7:13 AM
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Mud Bay Beauty | ArtistAnnie
Yes this is Mud Bay. Seems like a funny name. But at low tide that’s just what it is. But this afternoon this is how it looked.
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January 23, 2026 at 5:41 AM
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Frosty | ArtistAnnie
We’ve had sunny cold days for close to a week. Love the sun. It’s not usual for this time of year.
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January 22, 2026 at 7:01 AM
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Audience of One | ArtistAnnie
While I work on my art projects, Cory likes to watch the action. When he gets board he goes oever and starts messing with my stuff. That always...
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January 21, 2026 at 7:02 AM
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Crazy Ladies | ArtistAnnie
Monday morning coffee. We celebrate whose ever birthdays are close and today was my turn. The group was so big we had to add a third table, a...
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January 20, 2026 at 6:59 AM