The Journey Daybook, Inc.

Three of us move around the open, green spaces of the city. Ruthy from California joins Patty and me for a morning of sketching in the main square of Old Town, where we each occupy a different spot in the park – foreground, middle-ground, and background – as we work. The subject we face is St Philip Neri church, the oldest Catholic Church in Albuquerque. As we draw, a mass is underway, music fills the empty spaces of our consciousness, and, finally, a funeral procession exits the church. Many Hispanic families gather in the courtyard as the coffin and flowers are loaded in the hearse. How special it is that we are able to witness these private moments in the life of a different culture!

Later, the three of us drive to Sandia Mountain and ride the Sandia tram to the crest, where we each draw and paint. I plan to post images before too long. I promise!

There has been a heat wave in this part of New Mexico; although, from our perspective, it seems comfortable – with dry heat and cool evenings. Last night a cold front passed here, and we look forward to cooler weather in the next few days. How thankful the 28 or so of us journal keepers are for this time together we are together!