I've also almost finished a Christmas-Winter themed one this weekend, except for a few more details on the sides and interior, and varnishing it. I'm calling it "Snow Birds."
I was touched and inspired by many of the athlete's stories; were you too? Gabby Douglas' amazing gymnastic ability, the South African man with prosthetic legs running in track events, the young Saudi woman competing in judo, the first woman of her nation in the Olympics. Hard to believe that there are still places in this world where women are so controlled and virtually imprisoned in their homes, prohibited even from exercising. I heard that she may face a lifetime of being shunned and criticized in her own country. I wish her well and hope that her world will change for the better...and make progress toward freedom for her and the women of her nation and religion.
Those painted baskets are really beautiful, Penny. I hope you sell them all. And I, too, wish for the Saudi woman 1) that she made a difference and 2) that she will have a 'normal' life (whatever that may be...)
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Claudia