THE MARCH TOWARD HALLOWEEN

You may be forgiven for not inquiring as to the progress on the fence mural as it has been many months.

But those months meant Summer.

And with the double impact of living in Arizona and the effects of Climate Change, that means months of staying inside and away from the mural.

Recently, however, the weather broke a bit and the juices of creation began stirring again in my Resident Artist, also known here as SWMBO, or She Who Must Be Obeyed.

So let me show you the recent progress with the admonition from herself to inform you that this is a work in progress and much more needs to be done.

Yet there, peeping through her hideaway in a cluster of flowers, is someone who resembles our beloved Sweetie-Pie!

Last night, the model herself was across the room from us, practicing her Halloween stare.

Oh yes, it's her.

She was "ready for her close-up."

I think she was more frightening than this friend she may have been trying to emulate.

At any rate, the paint goes on and I'll try to keep you informed of new progress.

Speaking of artists . . .

Only five more days folks.