Susan Neese McKinney Ramblings

"Winter Sunset", a view from my front porch.......(c)copyright I was feeling a little down this week.....But how can I when I see such a pretty sight from my front porch, and then remember all my wonderful blessings.    My family are all well and excited to be heading to St.Louis for the State Finals this week, Football Class 2.   My grandson, Todd's team, Lamar H.S., Missouri, is hoping for it's 3rd State championship in a row.    Todd is the main kicker, and only a sophomore, so we're pretty proud of him.     I'm working on a "One person show" in January, and another show in February, but that's on hold until after Thanksgiving.    In the meantime, "Happy Thanksgiving"  and many blessings to my family and followers.    Hugs, Susan

Lasater Plein Air Group, Illinois River Watershed I just got home from a 3 day plein air (on location) workshop with John Lasater sponsored by the Illinois River Watershed Partnership located in Cave Springs, Arkansas.    John is a great teacher, but I'm exhausted, as usual.  We had a great group and a good time.   The last day was spent at the Crystal Bridges Art Museum in Bentonville.    Blessed with cool but beautiful weather the entire workshop, the last day was fun visiting with all the families hiking on the trails, and enjoying the gardens of the Museum.   I even had a cute little boy and girl help me paint.   They were smiling ear to ear......Sorry there were a few who didn't get in the group photo.