We are recovering-Transitions - Tyler Studio

As I sit here in my living room gazing out the windows this morning at the world outside, I am amazed by the transition that we have experienced in 4 short weeks. Four weeks ago we had a long spate of freezing weather that we have not had for many decades in central Texas, 8 days of constant below freezing weather (low of -8 one night) Plants and trees that I thought for sure would not recover are coming to life. The majestic pine trees were struck hard by the snow, freezing temps and ice. The needles all turned from their ever present fresh green display to a very worrisome burnt sienna. I have seen the the pine trees struggle before, mostly with drought, but have never witnessed this scope of damage. We were so thrilled to see the first signs of recovery last week. Wonderful green pine needle began emerging from the terminal ends of each needle cluster. Thank goodness our majestic pines are going to survive.

Other friends on this hill are showing signs of recovery, the roses, the fig trees and the jasmine. The jury is still out on the crepe myrtles, and the vitex. On the other hand, the azaleas that we planted 3 years ago look like they are not going to rejoin us. The dogwood, oaks, sassafras, elm, pecan, are all showing varying signs of the great spring transition in spite of the huge insult that they endured. Thank you mother nature for your strength! We are reminded that we (Gia) are stronger than we imagine–is this nature’s way of mirroring our human struggle with covid? enough said.

I just got great news my painting Time Traveler got Best in Show in the SWAN competition (Support Women Artist Now-G Lee Gallery)