The New Normal - Part One

I always knew there would be a new normal. I am happy to say I have been in it for a while now. Part of this is the new blogs. I feel like a recovering alcoholic who promises God that s/he will never drink again, but I swear I am back on the straight and narrow with my blog updating. Twice a week. It will run like an Italian train.

Part of being back to a new normal is that I am doing art classes again. Well, in this case, summer workshops. It is the first time for the workshops format – although I have done workshops for other groups a number of times. It always astounds me when I put out info about a class starting and I hear back from people who are interested in taking a class or workshop. I am so thankful that people enjoy the lessons. I see so much improvement with students in such a short period of time. If I had of known how enjoyable it was to teach I would have done it a decade ago. I actually sent the email out about the workshops at the same time as the one about the upcoming Italian Art & Cultural Excursion. Two people have registered already. It is almost a year away and people are already interested.
Life is interesting sometimes. I feel like in a way that in taking 5 steps backwards, a few side shuffles and baby steps forward that I am already 20 steps ahead. 20 steps ahead in a direction that I have always wanted to go. It isn't any easier. In fact it is more difficult. But the rewards are staggeringly more gratifying and lovely.

Speaking of which...just had a show open a month ago and am part of a group show later this week! There is a bottle of Brunello in the wine fridge with a few people's names on it. It will be popped very soon.