Besides being connected to Pat through her son and my niece’s marriage 23 years ago, Pat has also become a friend. I’ve forgotten exactly how long ago, but at least 15 years, Pat and her husband Don moved from Fremont, CA to Arnold, CA shortly after they retired from their work careers. Pat then took up watercolor painting. I fell in love with one of her first works, the Aspens – it hangs in the knitting studio of my home.
Here’s what is really exciting! Pat is the featured artist in this month’s “The Calaveras Chronicle” – her art is featured throughout the newspaper. And her art is on display at Ebbetts Pass Visitors Center – one of the art pieces has been selected as the logo Ebbetts Pass website. 
I couldn’t be happier for Pat. I invite you to look at some of her watercolors featured in the newspaper. You will find them on page 9, two after page 15 and on page 26. I also invite you to see the Aspens. This watercolor never fails to warm my heart!
Skein Lane - IN THE LOOP 