I was born in Charlotte, NC and lived there all my life until late 2005. In 2004, after the death of my husband, following a long bout with dementia, my daughter Carol decided to build a home for me on her wooded property in the country between Chapel Hill and Pittsboro. It was finished in September, 2005 and I made the move there.
While living in Charlotte, I saw it grow from about 100,000 population almost one million. I have enjoyed being away from the stress of living in a BIG city, and the relaxed atmosphere here has probably added years to my life. I wouldn’t ever want to move back! I live in a great log house on one 5 acres of her property, and she lives on the other 5 acres. She lives alone, also, after the death of her husband, but we see each other daily, and eat one meal, usually dinner together at my house. I love living in this stress-free environment! This is a painting I did of my “cabin in the woods”, complete with deer who visit everyday!
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Sarah's Art Treasures 
hi Sarah, wow! look at you go! lovely little watercolor. The deer are especially elegant. Have fun with this. shannon
Thanks – look forward to seeing you next month.
It sounds like a lovely life! and very conducive to your art.
Yay, Sarah!! I found it after you put in the URL for me; great job on your watercolors!! I also signed up to follow you by email.
Thanks. and welcome aboard.
I admire you so much Grandma! Every time I get one of your homemade cards in the mail, it makes my day! I’m so happy that you do what you love (:
Thanks, Christina, and my love and best wishes to you.
This is great. I will look forward to more posts.
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