Category Archives: Pen & Ink

Reopening the World: Will you forfeit what you have gained?

Posted on June 12, 2020 by Bobbie Herron

Although I would never say this worldwide pandemic has been a blessing in any sense, many people have discovered that running at a snail’s pace has its perks. The question is, even though you may be on the verge of … Continue reading →

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The Perks of a “Look at That!” Attitude

Posted on May 30, 2020 by Bobbie Herron

Sometimes we forget why we do what we do. I fell back in love with sketching outdoors about six years ago, after a very long hiatus. I had drifted away from sketching, and in doing so I had forgotten what … Continue reading →

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Have you ever taken a nap with your eyes open?

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Bobbie Herron

That’s pretty much what sketching felt like today. I was gently focused on what I was doing and at some point I thought, “Yeah, I think I’m done.” ( I wish you could hear how I enunciated that ‘yeah’—it was more like ‘yehhhhh-aaaaaah”—it had about four syllables.) When I finished, I took a picture of […]

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Episode 9/11…wherein the names of several places are hauntingly familiar

Posted on April 28, 2020 by Bobbie Herron

Saturday 9th April 2022 (a very sleepy girl is writing this!) Although we didn’t travel far today, only about 70 miles round trip and just a couple hours in the coach, it ended up being the longest day full of … Continue reading →

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Episode 8/11…wherein I celebrate my love of rocks

Posted on April 26, 2020 by Bobbie Herron

Friday, April 8th, 2022 Does anyone else like playing “Map” as much as I do? When we were kids, Dad got us a copy of the Reader’s Digest Atlas of the World. It was the cheapest babysitter in history, keeping … Continue reading →

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Episode 7/11…wherein I discover an old friend in a faraway land

Posted on April 24, 2020 by Bobbie Herron

Thursday afternoon, April 7th, 2022 “Bobbie, what a lovely surprise!” Michael motioned to the chair beside him. We chatted for a moment, then I noticed the other members of my group gathering at the café exit, preparing to begin the … Continue reading →

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Episode 6/11…wherein it takes 2 episodes to capture this very full day!

Posted on April 22, 2020 by Bobbie Herron

Thursday morning, April 7th, 2022 Such a busy day today, it is hard to believe that a week ago right now I was in New Hampshire, in my apartment, so eager to finally get on a bus, to go to … Continue reading →

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Episode 4/11…wherein we explore our own village and the island of Anglesey

Posted on April 18, 2020 by Bobbie Herron

Tuesday April 5th, 2022 in Betws-y-coed: What a fascinating old town! I’m so glad we had this morning to explore, at our own pace, the grounds of the hotel, the village, and a bit of countryside beyond. Our group of … Continue reading →

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Episode 3/11…wherein we explore tramway heights and copper mine depths

Posted on April 16, 2020 by Bobbie Herron

Monday the 4th of April, 2022 I heard once that it takes one day for each hour of time-zone change to fully get over jet-lag. Since I am 5 zones away from home, and today is the 4th day here, … Continue reading →

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Episode 2/11…wherein I awaken in 2022, in Manchester, England

Posted on April 14, 2020 by Bobbie Herron

3rd April 2022 Today I learned a hard lesson: Never scrimp on paper, simply because you think you might run out! We awoke early and eager today, had a quick breakfast together, all 24 of us plus two RS Leaders, … Continue reading →

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