It Was a Mulberry Tree

It Was a Mulberry Tree

I’ve spent most of this morning down loading and printing directions for a Basset dog in Pastels, that is the current dog we’re working on. I don’t like the looks of their big saggy eyes. There’s more to come on it as it’s the current work.

I also downloaded (complete) the directions to do a Chihuahua, I don’t care for their looks either, but will try to do a pastel of it and see how it turns out.

I went out to the garage to see what I could use for a Mahl Stick,
http://lindateachesart.typepad.com/linda_teaches_art/2005/12/mahl_stick_make.html
which is a stick I would use to rest my hand on while painting, in the midst of some work or other, so as to not smear what is already there.

Well, I got side tracked as usual! LOL I saw the pruners and found some gloves, no spiders lurked inside, and proceeded to cut down what I had thought was a Rose of Sharon, but discovered it is a Mulberry tree. I hacked it down. The trunk is about 3 inches in diameter, so I left most of it for someone else. I piled the branches up and figure I’ll direct my yard man to put them into the back of the pick-up. Whew! The temp is 82° and I seriously needed to catch my breath.

Oh yeah! My mission…I almost forgot. The mahl stick. I found a yard stick in a square shape, but soon discovered a long handled windshield scrubber. Just about the right length to use for a mahl stick and I think I won’t even have to discard the scrubber part.

Now, back inside to rest and cool off. I poured a glass of ice tea, but it has a little wrong taste to it. I’m not liking the flavor. It’s the second time I’ve had to pour out a whole pitcher of tea. Yesterday, I rinsed the jug out with bleach water, confident the next batch of tea would taste better, but it doesn’t. I wonder if I should just throw the tea bags away or use a new pitcher? Darn it!!! I want some GOOD tea!