Pfew, the heat is gone and a storm rages over the region, howling at the roof and windows and causing a lot of noise. I’m safe and sound in my little atelier and plan on working on my ‘to do’ list today, as next week I will be back to work and will have less time to do so. But before I even look at the list, I join in with the ‘woyww-deskers’ and show you my desk. The photo was taken yesterday and I worked a bit more on the spread since.
I usually create a spread in one ‘session’ (afternoon) but during the heat wave I just couldn’t. Week 32 spread took me several days, adding something to the pages every day.
The Chronicles of Marit 2020 – Week 32
You may know I love to watch cycling races – because of Covid 19, this is a stange year for cycling… all the races that were planned in Spring and Summer were postponed and now the cycling season started in August – I don’t know if the cyclists are nervous and/or miss the routine of racing, but there were a lot of crashes at the first races. I felt it in my stomach when I watched a horrific crash at the Tour of Poland: Fabio Jakobsen was run into the barrier by Dylan Groenewegen (and ended up in hospital) and only a few days later, the Belgian cyclist Remco Evenepoel collided with a stone wall and fell into a ravine during a race. (Luckely, according to the latest news reports, both cyclists are recovering well.)
On Saturday, the Tour de France starts – these are weird times!
On July 8th, I posted a desk photo with a background and noted: “I’m in doubt over the next step…” Here’s what it turned into – a card for my friend Kim Mailhot.
… and in return, I received this little piece of art from Kim, she called it Angel at the Seawall
And last weekend, I created a card for my friend Jenny de Bode. She’s a big fan of my ‘sad, bald faces’ and she send me an email just now that she’s very happy with this little piece.
That’s it for today folks, it’s time to start ‘slaying the list’ and maybe I will go for a walk in the storm too today, to let the wind blow my mind clean. It’s good to do that from time to time you know…. I wish you a lovely week!
Good luck tackling the ‘to do’ list Marit. Love the art work this week. Enjoy the belated Tour de France and here’s hoping for no more crashes. Stay safe and happy WOYWW. Sarah #4
I’m a big cycling fan too and have really missed the races this year. I’m looking forward to the Tour de France but am a bit sad as neither Geraint Thomas or Chris Froome are riding. The storm has been crazy here in South Wales too – living by the sea definitely makes it worse, though my Runner Beans are still standing in the veg garden!
Hugs LLJ 5 xxx
I love your sad bald pieces!
Happy WOYWW! Stay safe and keep well. Susan Error with #9 so #19
Hi Marit, love all the ‘bald’ person pieces. Very unusual. Been very windy here too yesterday, but seems to have calmed down now. Stay safe, have a lovely week, hugs, Shaz #3 X.
Love your “weird & wonderful” figures, Marit! – very “arty” throughout including the Chronicles spread. We’ve had some storms around here too – I’ll take the storms over the heat any day – as long as they’re not destructive. Good luck going back to work next week! I’m returning to the office too, but only twice a week instead of three times. I kind of looking forward to it, but I think I prefer working from home! It’s more flexible, but I need the exercise walking to work, so it’s all good! Happy WOYWW and thanks for visiting! xx zsuzsa #20
We’ve had that awful storm too but thank goodness it’s calmed down today. Our friends live for half the year in Tigne ( France) and I know they love to watch the cycling so they will be pleased. I believe the race goes through Tigne though I think that last year they had to change the route as I know they went through Le Menuire where we go skiing and we watched it on the TV. I am loving all your art work this week ( well I love it every week actually!) Have a great week and a very happy woyww, Angela x12x
There definitely is something wonderful about your bald figures Marit. They have souls that are begging to be looked into. I especially like the last one with the coat collar turned up, very soulful.
Love your Chronicles, what a shame it was too hot for you to create al at the tone sitting but perhaps better to break and come back on more than one occasion. Brings a freshness to the whole thing.
Hugs, Neet 7 xx
Your sad bald faces kinda makes me sad. But I love the artwork!
Hope you get all accomplished. We’re still very hot here and under heat advisories. Ugh.
Thanks for stopping by and have a great week!
Carol N #23
lots going on on your desk! I would feel right at home there. Most of the men in my life are cyclists and figuring out the new normal is a challenge.
Robyn 2.
I am loving your sad, bald faces – they are completely fascinating. I hope you enjoyed your walk in the storm, I love being out in ‘bad’ weather (more so than in hot sunny weather!).
Have a great week,
Diana xx #15
loving all the faces! I wish I could draw faces! hope you get to enjoy some more cycling without too many crashes. I did hear about some bad ones. stay safe and keep cool! Helen #1
I’m loving all the different artwork on display this week. Happy WOYWW. Take care and stay safe, with love and God Bless, Caro xx (#11)
WoW ~ I’m ready to let the wind blow my mind clean too ~ I love your pretty labeled organized desk, your journal, as well as your bald slightly stressed female friend ~ Blessings on your week
Hi Marit – I love your bald sad faces as well!! Lovely art on show this week. Make the most of this last week of freedom. Stay safe, stay well, Cindy #14
Like so many others who have commented, Marit, I just love your quirky bald faces with their sad expressions. Your pages are unique – you have a wonderful style! Thank you for visiting and for your sweet words – it was on my blog that you commented, because I’m not on Facebook. So glad you like the blue Romanian blouse – it’s one of my favourites.
Have a lovely week and happy belated WOYWW,
Shoshi x #8
Love your Chronicles, week 32 “cycling” spread, Marit! So much color and wonderful detail to absorb, visually! Hope the cyclists you mention who had accidents make a full recovery!
Lovely desky share Marit, sorry I’m late… again… 😁
Great work on your journal, lovely colours…
And like you I’m a fan of Le tour, and watching it as comment on iPad. It’s a crazy tour start on first day yesterday with an excess of crashes and withdrawals as well, few missed out. Astana paid for their aggressive attack in descents with unusual rain. Better get ready for bed. It’s late here in your day it’s our night.
Thanks for being a blessing, and may God bless you too, especially in these unusual times, a blessing to rest simply in Him! Praying you’re all kept well too!
Hugs, Shaz in Oz.x 😊#6
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