Long work days, late hours, stress, and the normal twists general life throws your way made for a very crazy March. Well, several months truth be told. Today not only marks the end of another work week but also the start of a new month. And it was a good day.
I managed to catch up on some important work and enjoy the calm and creative vibe of the studios without pressing worries to distract me. I overheard two women in Pyramid’s gift shop make some lovely comments about some of my work. Then, during tonight’s Members MashUp exhibition opening reception my piece (featured below) was purchased by a longtime Pyramid friend. These positive validations were such a boost after all of the recent chaos and upheaval … and it carried me all the way home. I even paid it forward when just before turning onto my street I came across a large snapping turtle in the middle of the road. I carefully helped him move to a safer spot then finally made it home. It was a good day indeed.
Today’s lesson: Sometimes you just need to hold on a bit longer for that break in the clouds. I hope I can keep this moment in mind the next time I’m weathering the storms …
Jungle Gym: Among the Violets, Hand colored woodcut, 2023
