I love painting this historic Elmore farm along the North Coast Inland Trail. I have passed it many times as I've run this trail while in Ohio. It passes through lovely farmland, each unfolding like a quilt before me. Like an old friend, this trail is comforting. I ran so many steps away from grief on this path, sharing thoughts and tears along it. We used to bring our little ones on bikes when we first came here to see Mom and Dad in their new home on Portage River Rd. So many memories, and now I return with Mom to see her Ohio friends, and to paint Lakeside next weekend. I'm looking forward to a few more days here, and sketching Elmore. Painting number 4940 in 4940 days.
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