Hi....it's me, at long last! I can't explain it, except to say that life has just gotten incredibly busy and it's getting harder and harder to get into the studio, much less keep up with the two Etsy shops and the blogs. My apologies, especially to my friends here in the blog world....I might have time to read posts once a week and by then there are a hundred and fifty or more to go through and I scroll pretty fast and don't have time to comment. And it's quite obvious that I haven't been keeping up with posting on my own blog. The days at my job in the public library, which I still really love, are very densely packed and I come home rather exhausted. I'm not so good at suddenly switching gears, so I can't quite get it together lately to focus on my artistic and creative life as easily as I did. Let's face it, I'm in a time of transition and things will work themselves out. I obviously can't work 4 days a week and expect to keep up with everything I was doing when I wasn't working outside my dearly loved studio/online life. So, I'm trying to pay attention to what stays, what needs to be let go, etc. My husband and I are having a long weekend anniversary (18 years!) getaway this weekend and it will give me a little break to think and regroup. I'm quite looking forward to spending time in Kansas City, which is just about 5 hours away....art museums and other sights, along with wonderful dining experiences await us, I'm sure!
In the meantime, I'm also trying to take advantage of the beautiful weather when we have it and spend time enjoying the birds and the fresh air. We drink our tea here on the front porch in the mornings and enjoy a glass of wine and our latest reading in the early evenings here as well, especially when it's too windy to be on the back deck overlooking the river. But the best part of summer for me is that twilight hour when the dying light brings a deer or two out from the woods across the street and the fireflies begin their magical dance. In the mornings there is much chatter and birdsong and in the evening the creatures leave the scene one by one, retiring for the evening....in their wake, an almost audible hush. It's a lovely way to unwind.
There are some new dailies over at
MissouriBendMusings, but I confess I'm behind there as well. I do have another piece in the Transcendence series posted on my
website which I'll share with you here. Another piece developed from my love of dots and the power of the multiple!
Transcendence no.2
I do hope you are having a good week and apologize again for my absence....look forward to seeing you again early next week! Have a fine weekend!
Yes, you sound like you have a full and busy life! (and still making beautiful artwork)Congratulations on your anniversary! I hope you manage to forget the world and have a really fabulous time with your husband:)
ReplyDeleteHi Annamaria, thanks for your warm wishes! I think my husband and I are both so exhausted and ready for a getaway that we'll have a great time! Best wishes to you!
DeleteSounds like you're talking about my life!! How great to start and end each day of it with a sense of the outdoors coming closer.
ReplyDeleteHi Annie...yes, a little of the outdoors each day helps create a little breathing room. If was hard to create balance before, it's much harder now! I know your outdoor excursions are essential for the balance in your life! Cheers!
DeleteHappy anniversary! Enjoy Kansas City...I love that town and was just there recently myself.
ReplyDeleteHi Jennifer....yes, I've been reading your blog and saw that you were enjoying time in Kansas City! I could go back to your blog to check, but welcome any artistic high points or must see places. Thanks for your anniversary wishes!!! Cheers!
DeleteLovely artwork! Have fun in the city.... You deserve a break. Happy 18th Anniversary!
ReplyDeleteThank you Robyn....I'm pretty tired now, but once we're on the road, I'll feel revitalized, I'm sure! Thanks for the good wishes!
DeleteHappy Anniversary to you both and enjoy your much deserved long weekend away! We know all about transitions and tough choices between work and art here in this household too! Things will find their proper balance...
ReplyDeleteAnd most importantly, I owe you a letter! All the best to you.
Thanks Gabriella...yes, you guys are used to these shifting life balances too! Things will find their proper balance...always good to remember that nothing stays the same for very long...always in flux! Look forward to the tonic of a trip to big city!! Hope all is well with you guys are on the other side of the country!
DeleteSounds like getting 'away from it all' will be a well deserved treat. Right now things may seem overwhelming, but with time and patience you'll find your rhythm - I'm sure of it.
ReplyDeleteHi Penny...we had a great getaway and now am getting back in the rhythm of things. I feel less overwhelmed and seem to be more relaxed...onward and upward! Thanks for your warm cheerful reminder!
DeleteBetter late than never I send you happy anniversary and happy long weekend wishes! Hope you had a fine time. The eternal quest for balance continues...and we continue to find it in different forms and different ways. Go well F
ReplyDeleteFiona....we had a great weekend and were both ready to come home when the time came...a good sign! Getting back in balance...making some adjustments here and there! Life is good and yes, the quest for balance will always continue! Hope you are well there!
DeleteP-congrats and enjoy the break. I think it is always hard to find the balance of what stays and what goes - but it does begin with the recognition that one can't do not all and one can make choices. Sending you positive vibes for this part of the journey of letting go of stuff and holding on to those bits that are integral to who and what you are. Go well. B
ReplyDeleteBarry...hope you are feeling stronger by the day. Thanks for your words of wisdom and support....all is well...and feeling more balanced these days! Take care and great to hear your voice!
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