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Winter has spoken and, hopefully, has begun to loosen its hold, leaving behind its quiet blanket of snow here in Arkansas…and hopefully all across the country.  Now my gaze can shift to the long-awaited spring thaw, to the simple act of waiting and watching. Spring arrives softly, almost unnoticed at first, until the first crocuses appear, pushing bravely through the cold earth…tiny little bursts of color against a weary gray. They are nature’s gentle promise that change is o

Late Saturday evening and early Sunday morning, September 28th, 2025, I started feeling this strange discomfort across my chest and back....

I’m really enjoying this beautiful Fall weather…and so are all my plants! My zinnias are absolutely stunning, blooming alongside the...

What a perfect day this is…it truly feels like Fall! After such an incredibly hot summer, this cool weather feels like such a gift. The...

This is a painting of my sweet cat, Buster. Believe it or not, he started out completely feral. For 4 1/2 years, he lived under my shed...

I’m always amazed at how many people don’t take the time to stop and see the wonders God is constantly placing before us. Yesterday, I...

When I think about my dad, Floyd Earney, I’m reminded of the incredible legacy he left to his children and grandchildren. To me, he was...

What a beautiful morning it is out on my deck! 68 degrees…unbelievable for this time of year in Arkansas! This is usually the hottest and...

Just about every morning, I’m greeted by the sweetest little wren! Sometimes it perches right on the edge of my deck and sings even...

Here is my latest painting—a Cedar Waxwing! What a gorgeous and almost regal bird! I’ve always thought they were a challenge to paint...