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Robert Raasch’s The Summer Between

I haven’t written about books I am reading in a while. But Robert Raasch’s novel The Summer Between is great in all of the right ways. It is well written, with characters who make me want to continue reading until the end. Thus far, I am being introduced to the main character’s family and childhood. Because it takes place in the crazy yet kind (in my mind anyway) 1970s I can relate. It is bringing back some of my own memories of that time even though I was raised on Long Island, not New Jersey. I am looking forward to getting to the New York City days. The cover is well done too.

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New Beginning

This is the beginning of my first painting of the New Year. It shows a sculpture of Pan in a museum between two paintings of regal gentlemen. At least it will depict that when I finish it. Although I was hesitant to get back into the studio, I am happy with the start of this. The grayish blue background and the reddish brown shadows harken back to the Rubens oil sketches I love. I also include the framed painting of the crucifixion sculpture in Mt Hope Cemetery. Another reminder of the old master paintings I adore. It will soon be for sale online on the A & C website.

First day of painting
One of my favorite places in Lambertville

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