Sometimes I am overwhelmed with the abundance of this world and so grateful for the many gifts it has to offer.  This past year has been a slow reopening of social life for us.  It is still not as relaxed as it was pre COVID.  We limit our contacts and try to meet outdoors.  We choose to wear masks at most indoor events, particularly if there is a crowd.  The interaction with others is so important for our mental health.  I notice the abundance of kindness and caring.

The opening of social gatherings has helped me be more inspired to create.  Although, I go to the studio almost every day, I have been taking my time getting paintings done.  Time spent on each painting varies.  Feeling that I have more time to paint can be good or bad.  Good in that I do not feel pressured.  Bad in that I tend to overdo or redo unnecessarily.  Meeting with old friends and meeting new ones helps me get to business.

This year I am choosing not to be on the studio tour, even though the last one was tremendously successful.  The timing of it comes shortly after some major trips that we have been postponing.  One is to see our family in Oregon, the other to visit friends in California.  Getting ready for a tour would be difficult to do before or while away.  Not enough time.  Of course, if anyone is interested in seeing my work, I welcome you to contact me through this website.  I can open my studio for you at an arranged time.