Katy McKenna Raymond  
Personal blog of christian writer Katy McKenna Raymond in Kansas City, Missouri

Personal blog of christian
writer & fallible mom
Katy McKenna Raymond
in Kansas City, Missouri


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WordServe Literary

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Pencil Me In

When Winston Churchill's career was going nowhere, before the events of WWII made him a hero, he took up painting. He wanted to have a hobby he could enjoy into his golden years (he was already in his fifties at the time, I believe), and something to take his mind off what he took to be a somewhat failed political life.

His paintings now sell for tens of thousands of dollars, and not just because of his name. He became quite an accomplished artist.

Writing is my primary pursuit, but most of what I'm working on is longer-term stuff, and instant gratification (or even feedback) just doesn't happen at this stage of the game. So, I've been looking for a hobby that could offer nearer-term results.

Spencerian penmanship is one outlet, and I've been using my fountain pens like crazy and with loads of personal satisfaction. Crocheting baby afghans is something to do while watching TV, and there is no one as appreciative of handmade blankies than a baby. I crank out a steady stream of those.

But today, I did something I haven't attempted in 30 years. I did a pencil drawing of my daughter, Carrie. And it turned out good.

I know they say if you don't use it, you'll lose it, and of course, they're right. But every once in a while, it's such fun to discover that you didn't use it or lose it!

Drawing Carrie was the most fun I've had in a while. I think I'm on to something.
Posted by Katy on 01/03/03 at 07:55 PM
Fallible Comments...
  1. You seem to be a woman with many talents.

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    Posted by Maria  on  01/04/03  at  02:21 AM
  2. I'm telling you...it's that left-handed creativity gene! Glad Baillie and Dylan have it, too!
    Posted by Bridget  on  01/04/03  at  05:24 PM
  3. Maria--I wish. Actually, just a woman who boasts about the few she has, I think!<br><br>Bridget--How DID both your kids get to be left-handed? Jim? Mine is accidental, you know. I burned my right hand flattening it against a hot iron when I was five, right when I was learning to print. So, I was forced into leftedness. I'm really ambidextrous. But did I spell that right, is the question.
    Posted by katy  on  01/06/03  at  08:04 PM
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