Fox Art

Yesterday was productive -- a Future Self kind of day.  Here's the scoop.

I painted a more "serious" rock.  Lots of the Happy Rocks are for fun and to brighten someone's day (probably a child!!), but I like to try my hand other things too.  Here's the fox I painted yesterday.  I was experimenting with base treatment.  I've painted a few untreated rocks only to have them turn too dark when I seal them.

After I sprayed with sealer.
Only slightly darkened.

Before sealer, but I based painted
rock with Modge Podge.
It prevents over darkening of the rock.

Took Duke to the park and we were able to run 2 miles (and walked one).  My back held up.  It felt really good to raise my heart rate.

I planted some propagated clippings into jars using the rock, moss, soil method I saw at a restaurant.  I think they turned out well.  I need to see if the rooted clippings survive the planting though.  I re-potted a few bigger plants and fertilized the bunch.  It's growing season.

This is the specific moss.

Mason jar, vintage jars
and the painted jar.

I finished the first bit of the LFL -- exterior paint.  I'll assemble the door tomorrow.  It's moving along.  Although, I'm considering painting some decorative things on the door which will delay assembly.  It'll be ready to take to Asheville this month though.

I finished a library book -- new one is ready for pick up this week (April's bookclub selection).  I didn't take a picture so more on books this week.  I started the March bookclub selection before bed and it's so depressing.  I think this'll be for daytime reading only.

Today is the home inspection.  I'm up early and will meet the inspector first thing.  That said, best get moving.  Have a good day.  Later gators.