Hobonichi Journal Pages

 

It appears that we've had a

short Spring and moved directly

into Summer! Almost 80 degrees

Fahrenheit predicted for today

in Ohio!

A quick sketch of some of the 

violets in our yard, before 

mowing must commence.

My Hobonichi is my day planner,

documenting the small moments,

appointments, thoughts, and

life in general.

We were sick for most of the 

month of April, and into May.

Lots of journal pages document

how miserable I felt.

We are slowly on the mend,

but I broke down and went to the 

doctor.  My allergies just would

not let me kick the cough, so had

to get a prescription. I think it's

helping.

I am still being faithful to journal

in my little Hobonichi A6 (about 4" x 6")

Some days have quite a bit of writing, 

and some days it is mostly doodling.

Post Proof that I am alive and well,

even though I have neglected this

blog shamefully.  If you are on

Instagram, you can find me there:

www.instagram.com/dbcarey_2000

As Time Goes On

Time passes so quickly...and yet can

drag on at the same time.

 How can that be?  

I've survived the Covid-19 Pandemic, at

least so far. Fully vaccinated and hoping

things continue to improve.

We were so bored in February, that I made

a King Cake and we celebrated Mardi Gras!

We survived the 17- year cicada invasion.

This photo was taken at my in-laws' house.

We didn't actually have any of these guys

at our own home, and I'm ok with that. 

The noise was deafening!

We've enjoyed some beautiful weather, 

sunsets, and some scorching heat too.

Always enjoy seeing some wildlife when

we're out and about. I believe this is a heron.

There's been some stitching...

and some day trips.  Above is the 

Marblehead Light House on Lake Erie.

It's one of our favorite scenic places 

to visit.

It's so pleasant to listen to the waves and

watch the boats sail (or zoom) by!

And I am still journaling away in my little

English A6 Planner from Hobonichi.  In June,

I traced fifties fashion drawings (to keep

the originals intact) that my mom

did in high school.  I cut them out and put 

them in my journal. Lots of hats and gloves, 

and tiny waists!

Still recording weather, drawing my coffee cups,

and noting the activities of each day, whether

momentous or mundane.

I hope you are keeping well, getting

back to 'normal' (whatever that may be)

and getting time to be creative.

You can see more of my journals on Instagram

www.instagram.com/dbcarey_2000

 

A Fantastic Month

Celebrating Fantastic Beasts for the

month of November

since the movie 'Crimes of Grindelwald'

is out this month.

Having fun drawing lots of 

magical beasts...

a photo-heavy post, because it's

been so long since I last updated this blog.

You've been warned...

One of my favorite characters,

Dobby, the House Elf.

The Hobonichi is getting more difficult to

write in, (and to scan) since the thickness of

the journal is causing a serious curve near

the spine. The binding holds up wonderfully

despite the bulk, but I am now being careful

to not write or draw in that area.  Some folks get

 so excited to begin working in their

 new planners, but I feel a little

 sad to leave this "old friend" behind. It

will go on the bookshelf for looking at from

time to time.

Some might maintain that all felines

can detect suspicious or untrustworthy

people...

I have many favorites from the 

Fantastic Beasts movies, but the Niffler

is so fun! I'm attracted to shiny things too...

just sayin'...

The twiggy little Bowtruckle is

so adorable. He looks fragile, but I 

have a feeling he's tougher than

he looks!

Wouldn't we all love to be able to 

become invisible when the need arose?!

Wishing you all a wonderful and 

blessed Thanksgiving!