Updates...

Let's see... After many annoying tests, it was determined that my father had a stroke awhile back, before his move to my town, and the possibility of an aneurysm. He continues to do fairly well, but still not animated or social. He obsesses a bit with worry. My mother's health has improved and she's healed from her bad fall when she first moved here. Most of her pain was a bad sprain and once that healed, she was much better.

The gallery continues to develop. Businesses teach you the market. Our toughest challenge is our hidden location. It's hard to keep overcoming that. But we think our advertising is working and that word is getting out that we're there.

My suddenly-widowed friend has survived past quite a few anniversaries and reports that while she still has tough days, she also has good days again, too.

I had a meeting with myself last night. I'd noticed that I was spiraling downward with worry and misery, which isn't my usual attitude. I made the decision to improve my attitude and face my challenges more positively. I had a much better day today.

I really don't love travel that much anymore because it's so disruptive. I have a hard enough time keeping my activities linear enough to get to everything I need and want to do. But I had a lovely time away for two days with my husband.

Tomorrow, as God is my witness, I will work long hours in my studio and keep my linear ideas flowing. It's late, and I must accomplish much!

My dear Irish friend sent me a really nice Starbucks gift card! Spiritual fuel to keep me going. Thanks for the good thoughts.