8-August-2026

Pentel Pointliners on a 3 by 5 index card. Finally bought myself some nicer pens! And am already feeling better about my drawings. Hopefully I can do a bigger drawing soon, so the tiny bits of bleeding aren’t as noticable.

I’m feeling a bit frustrated, as I’m now going to be behind on somethings I was making good progress on and I’m missing out on a family reunion I was really looking forward to, because my knee went out on me pretty bad this week. Not a full dislocation, but still much worse than it usually is. Usually it is very minor and I can walk around without pain or stiffness immediately after, maybe a few hours if it’s a bad one, and the last one like that was almost a year ago. This one is in the days category, and the last time I was in that was almost 4 years ago, and I had to travel on that one. Therefore, since I am unsure how long it will be until things reach a more normal level, I’m resting it as much as I can and being so very thankful for my family and their willingness to help so I don’t push myself too hard or go stir-crazy. Still frustrated, but thankful.

Don’t think I’m going to manage entering something into the County Fair, due to how I’m currently feeling, and the fire near the place. I am hoping to find it in myself to make something for the juried exhibit, especially considering the nice pens I just got, and how much time is now on my hands.

Other than all that… It is hot and I wish for rain.

Hope you all have a wonderful week, stay hydrated, and safe travels!