smiles ....

'Transformation'
[titled long before our world changed]

I know this year has qualified for many of you, 

on so many levels, as 

'the worst'

but ...

I've witnessed and continue to witness 

joy, beauty, & little miracles.

I could write a dozen blogs listing them all.

I do recognize that I've had fear, sadness ...

and a couple times felt myself plunge

into a pool of depressed feelings ...

still, there is that ...but

I have plenty to be grateful for.

First and foremost on a personal note ...

a new grandchild is due October first.

The force is strong in this one for sure!

My sweet niece had her babe arrive into

this world well ahead of schedule ...but

this one too is feisty and strong.

Every day I read of her growing and 

becoming.

My year started off with many classes, I met

with long time friends and new to me stitchers.

Had I not had this good fortune, not sure I'd have

kept my head above water these last few months.

So a huge thank you to all who made that possible.

I've sold several original pieces, started a news letter,

written on this blog! I've designed and painted 

several new pieces that will eventually 

debut when life once again becomes

'balanced'.

I'm just back from my first bit of travel to teach.

I'd like to give a shout out to Tampa International

and Southwest Airlines

for their vigilance in social distancing.

I taught for Labors of Love in Atlanta.

Mark and crew were fantastic!

I did not feel uneasy at all, tables were

arranged and students were spread out

[unless they arrived together].

Luis handed me a marvelous contraption to 

wear so all could hear me.  A shield that fit

over my glasses and covered my face completely.

I'm soft spoken, hearing me through a mask

simply wasn't working.  The shield was perfection.

Beautiful shop, beautiful people!

So...

this is more wordy than my typical blog.

Obviously I had a lot on my mind that 

needed to jump out.

I wish you all peaceful and healthy days!

xoxo

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