We haven't had a snowfall here in four or so years, but we had a beautiful one yesterday, on Inauguration Day. Of course, the town fell to its knees and it wasn't just to give thanks for our new president. We've got a lot of snow scaredy cats here. One place that remained open was Neal's Deli, owned and run by our friends Matt and Sheila---it was featured in Bon Appetit magazine within the first month of its operation! Barack and Michelle Obama had pheasant and champagne for lunch. David and I had hot dogs and cupcakes. Is this a great country or what?
And though this drawing of a snowy day on the tarmac at Paris airport dates from a couple of weeks ago, the feeling here yesterday was similar. Except yesterday I didn't have to sit on a plane for five hours before taking off.
Thanks for your comments---they are greatly appreciated, as always. Marly, I'd love to paint your rusty urn, all covered with snow. Some winter, maybe.
Oh, the red velvet cupcakes had natural and healthy food coloring, lest you worry that I'm going to keel over from toxic doses of Red Dye Number 2! You weren't worried? Oh.
Posted by: Laurelines | January 27, 2009 at 03:28 PM
Always fun to stop by and see what you're up to. Cool dog and cupcake!
Posted by: Peggy Stermer-Cox | January 25, 2009 at 08:28 PM
Joyful!
Posted by: Lucy | January 24, 2009 at 12:35 PM
Delicious sketch! I'll go for the hot dogs and cupcakes anytime over pheasant and champagne. One Coca-Cola or iced tea, please.
A five-hour wait for take-off?!! Yikes! That's as miserable as your chilly sketch. Hot dogs and cupcakes are a perfect treat on a snowy day. Chili is nice too.
Posted by: Jenny | January 24, 2009 at 09:43 AM
Sounds like a great lunch to me!
We had champagne (lots) and hamburgers for a French American take on things!
I love the contrast in mood between these two sketches.
Posted by: Casey | January 23, 2009 at 02:44 AM
I love the transparent effect of the red and blue balloons. This whole sketch shouts with exuberance!
Posted by: Lynn | January 22, 2009 at 12:00 PM