Written by Though it’s always fun to get away and go to a new place, I’m thrilled that tonight we’re heading back home again. I’m actually posting a bit late this evening as I’m attenpting to type this post with my thumbs. Though I managed to paint a little something, I kept getting distracted before I could make a post. I’m currently on a plane and rather tired so “all thumbs” would be a fairly accurate description of what I’m feeling right now. Please excuse the many typos that may occur ahead. The actual travel part of traveling is a tiring experience. But I did actually order a little dessert before getting on the plane, so that was lovely. Even though it didn’t come with a cherry, so this is just a fantasy doodlewash.
Today, I attended a trade show for my day job, while Philippe visited the Art Institute Of Chicago. Yeah, he had the cooler day, but mine was filled with interesting new things as well. When we met up again at the end of the day we were both equally exhausted for very different reasons. But strangely energized for having done something new. Of course, once we made it through security, the first order of business was to find a place to sit and enjoy a glass of wine. This is far more difficult than it should be as most airports are built for beer and hot dogs. Finding a wine that doesn’t immediately induce a headache is often tough. But we managed to find a wine bar and close the day properly, complete with live jazz music provided by a disembodied electronic piano. A strangely fitting end for the trip.
Now, as I sit here thumb-typing, I’m just excited to be home again. We’ll be picking up Phineas from his pet resort on the way back, and will then all be reunited again tonight. It’s only been a few days, but I miss that little dog. And I miss our stupidly ordinary life filled with those more expected moments. Home is certainly where the heart is after all, and I always appreciate it a bit more when I’ve been away for a bit of time. Don’t get me wrong, it was a perfectly wonderful escape in Chicago. We ate amazing food and enjoyed wondrous new sights. But no matter how much fun I have in a new place that I visit, coming back home will always be the cherry on top.
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Fabulous cherries! Glad you had a terrific time and also that your family of three will be together, snug in your home tonight.
Yes! I was so good to be home! Thanks, Sharon! 😃💕
Glad you had such an interesting weekend and the cherries are so sweet!
Thanks so much, Sharon! 😃💕
I’m amazed at the quality of your work day in and day out. Mine always suffers when I’m tired or distracted. Have a safe flight and sleep well once you’re home!
Aww thanks, Sandra! 😃💕 Mine suffers too, but sometimes after the fact or when I least expect it! hehe… I just keep painting on!
Your consistency in everyday painting is admirable, Charlie. I always get distracted while travelling.
Nice cherries 🙂
Thanks so much, Violeta! 😃💕 Yeah, I’m too distracted to urban sketch, but if I take a little break in my hotel room before dinner, I’m contained and ready to paint! hehe
There’s no place like home,,,lovely cherries
Yes to that! Thanks, Pamela! 😃💕
Welcome home! Delicious looking cherries!
Thanks so much, Mary! 😃💕
Beautiful cherries. Glad your trip was fun.
Aww thanks, June! Appreciate it! 😃💕
Beautifully said! It’s always exciting to see a new place, but home is our “castle”.
Definitely!! I’m always most excited to come home again! 😃💕
Amazing cherries!! Hugs to Phineas! I am sure he was so very excited to see you!
He was thrilled! hehe… and a little mad at us I think, but he got over it! 😊💕
I remember one time we had to board my poodle while we went to a funeral. Dad chose a place close to where we were staying. When we picked him up for the ride home, he did not want to look at me. I had abandoned him and he was not happy about it!
I love your vibrant cherries Charlie. Glad you had a fun weekend. I’m with you on the comfort of home. Nothing like it. 🙂
Thanks so much, Tom! 😃💕 Yep… home is the best of all!
There’s that beautiful shine again!!
Aww thanks, June! 😃💕
Love the reds and purples in the cherries, the shadows, the leaves. Yes, home is the cherry on top. Happy homecoming!
Thanks so much, Susan! 😃💕
They look so juicy, well done Charlie!
Thanks, Sharon!! Appreciate it! 😃💕
Beautiful!…the art and the soul.
Aww thanks! I really appreciate that! 😃💕
welcome back.. you’re like the cherry on top of a doodlewash sundae,
Thanks so much, Kaye! 😃💕
isn’t that what Dorothy said? “There’s no place like home.” Have a great week Charlie.
Exactly!! hehe… I am next to Kansas after all! Thanks so much! 😃💕
Well come to sweet home Charlie.
As well the shaed of 🍒 super .
Thanks so much, Snehlata! 😃💕
Welcome home, I agree I always love coming home as much as the get away. There is something so nice about being in your own little place with all your things, memories and silly routines.
Thanks, Sandra! 😃💕 Yeah, coming home is definitely the best of all!