Empty Nest Artist

OK kids are out, living their happy lives, now its just the 2 of us and the dog. Yes now we can focus on things we want to do Me i want to continue as a artist and make a living at that. So I am now with a gallery and have a facebook page for my art. almajo-artist
Why art well i have always painted or been in some form of art so it was only natural, I say pick something you love to do and figure out a way to make money at it. Today its hard to find work im too old for a job and to young for social  sec. so Let me make  art. do what i love and love what i do....cant beat that .
If you are just about there start thinking about something you would like to do what fires you up? painting, jewelry, pottery, stained glass? Think what is inside waiting to emerge ?
now is your time so think about it then just do it get started take a class or watch u tube all will work.
I love the beach so that is a subject i love to paint, with the sun dancing across the clouds gently kissing the waves and soft  as it rolls over your feet in the surf yes you are there the perfect day at the beach, and my art will take you there again and again, you close your eyes and say (yes I am there)
www.almajofinearts.com
Something we want to do also is kayaking so soon as we find some we will take on that journey with our cameras taking photos of wildlife and the Florida scenery.

So just remember its not the end of the book its just another chapter opening up enjoy almajo-artist

Downsizing your meals

Well the last kid is now with his wife so its getting used to making less food. Used to cooking for 3 to 4 now its just us 2 and the dog.  Cooking less has been a challenge because you get in the habits of certain amounts and go on auto pilot  how you cook. I will buy a tray of thighs debone them and get 3 meals out of a 5 dollar tray. freeze the rest of what i don't use in baggies. The only exception i make is when i bbq then i will cook enough for about 3 days food, (that's 3 days of no cooking)
I shop stores with no name brands its a lot cheaper we spend about 35 to 40 a week on food and looking to cut that down, usually by making one meal last for 2 days...I remember my mom doing that Aggghhhh left overs again,,I would always say but guess what now i am doing this it works,,,,yep mom was right as usual.
Would love to have wrote down her recipes so if your mom is still alive do this you will be glad you did later on.
So as i think about what to blog about keep in touch maybe I will show you how to make a solar heater using stuff around the house and yes they do work,
almajo