Now and again, we bundle the dogs in the Jiminy, drop them at Grandma’s, and head to Creighton for book club, where we spend a few days at our friend’s farm in Granny Jeans’ cottage. It’s not really a cottage at all, but rather a beautiful old farmhouse. I painted Roger on our friend’s veranda that looks out over the farm and distant mountains of Creighton. It’s a peaceful space that lends itself so well to creativity and relaxation.