F or the almost 20 years that she lived in Mexico, one of my late mother's Irish friends frequently mentioned having a "No Day." A day with no social obligations, chores, tasks, or other work that interfered with whatever personal interests took one's fancy on the day in question. Since today -- a gray and chilly Saturday -- is Mom's birthday, the Grand Duchess is out with friends, and the Young Master is ensconced on the sofa in the TV room with a cold, yours truly is taking his own such No Day. I think Mom would approve of my decision to make the world go away, as the old Eddie Arnold song intoned, even if only for a little while. So, I will spend Saturday afternoon focused on that first squadron and small regimental staff of Eureka Saxon cuirassiers. These have stood waiting untouched over on the painting table for almost three weeks while we skied and otherwise gadded about with snowy, winter outdoor activities. I hope to share a painting update Sunday...
While the Grand Duchess was away at her Toronto Conference, I had a busy painting weekend with the second batch of Zichenauer infantry. They aren’t done yet, but they ARE much closer to being finished. Did not get to the purple breeches yesterday, but I was able to wrap up the facings and turnbacks along with the musket stocks and a few other little things that escape me at the moment . . . Must be advancing age, you know. The 41st birthday is in about a month!
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