I am here, still. Still busy in my studio getting ready for this upcoming event. Still in summer mode even though kids went back to school today (i know, it's ridiculous). Still trying to keep relatively cool in the dry heat that won't end. I walked out last evening a thought 'wow, it's cooled down' then saw the temp was 91 degrees (yeah that's how hot it's been). And my poor garden, so thirsty.
So I'm all but forced indoors. And I suppose that's good for my creative work anyway. I've spent more hours this summer in my studio than I ever have. That room seems to be calling my name more than it has in summers past. Well that and the fact that my kids pretty much have their own social lives that don't include me now. Don't you feel sorry for me? :) Actually, secretly, it's been pretty nice to have the summer to myself so to speak. There have even been a couple nights where it was just my husband and me for dinner. We just sort of look at each other like 'what's going on?'. This is new for me, but I have an idea I should begin getting used to it.
This song feels really good to me today. Some actual rain would feel even better.
Sending love your way.
normally we are bombarded with high temperatures but we have had an unusually cool summer with lots of rain keeping me indoors- I can't complain because the mountains are the greenest I have ever seen them and they are so pretty right now.
Happy creating :-}
Posted by: lorraine lewis | 09 August 2010 at 15:15
Hi,
I am in Atlanta and know what you mean. I walked out about 8:30PM and thought so cool....but it was only down to 90 from 95! lol
Smiles, Andra
Posted by: andra | 09 August 2010 at 16:12
Where did the summer go?! My girls start school next week...and we're just not ready for that:)
Posted by: Leah C | 09 August 2010 at 18:08
The summer has flown by. Enjoy the time in your studio. Can't wait to see the beautiful things you are going to make:)
Posted by: Suzette Ladouceur | 09 August 2010 at 20:13
My kids are 3 and 5 and so attached to me that I'm daydreaming of a day when they have their own social lives that don't include me. Luckily they both start school soon :)
I love seeing your work, and I'm glad to know you've been busy in the studio ;)
Posted by: Irma P. | 09 August 2010 at 21:50
Thank you so much for posting the song link. What a beautiful rendition. I'm in France and we are in the midst of the season of fetes and vide greniers so studio time is still a dream.
Posted by: Cynthia | 10 August 2010 at 01:44
With our youngest 22 (but thankfully still at home), I know what you mean about being looking at your husband across the table, just the two of you after years surrounded by children! Yes, a bit odd at first, but so much fun to rediscover what attracted you to each other years ago. Enjoy!
Posted by: Dede Warren | 10 August 2010 at 08:54
What a beautiful piece of art. I find the palette very calming.
Posted by: Seth | 10 August 2010 at 10:28
that journal is gorgeous...i am so inspired. i really, really, really need to get some art time in....
enjoy these last days of summer...
Posted by: Melissa | 10 August 2010 at 13:48
Funny thing, I was reading your post and my 13 year old was asking me a million questions.....she and a friend making cupcakes, so I decided to log off and go up to my much abandoned art room (sad face) and open up my new Squam Art Journal for the first time..........(happy face!) and guess who bops in but 2 young girls ready to paint their Tshirts in my art room! LOL I had to laugh and just say I give up! Until school starts next week anyway! Your creativity will inspire me until then, and for that I am very grateful!! Grateful for these girls too & cupcakes and Tshirts:) Enjoy your moments of solitude and Artistic ferver Rebecca! XO
Posted by: Cherie Wilson | 10 August 2010 at 14:05
I love this piece! So inspirational! Love it! xxx
Posted by: Angie Walsh | 18 August 2010 at 15:35