The garden in winter; my deer has stood guard over my garden for many, many years.  Even though there is still a lot of snow, the Thyme is still growing.

A New Year!

I've always loved new beginnings and get excited about starting something new.  The first day of school; the first day of summer vacation; the first really brisk fall day; beginning a new art project and of course, the start of a new year.

I don't make formal resolutions but I do spend some time thinking about last year and what I'd like to do different this year.  More time to concentrate on my art is right at the top.  Often day-to-day life takes over and I get tired, frustrated and lose my momentum.  I'm one of those people who need large blocks of quiet time to work and it seeems like every year I have less of it.  So one plan is to have some smaller projects that are easily completed and keep my muse alive while I work on long range projects.  If you've found something that works for you, share it with me.

I've come to terms with my kidney problems; learned what I need to do, what not to do and am able to move on.  It's taken awhile, but I think I'm there :)

I really believe this year will be the best one yet, I'm looking forward to getting to know all of you better and sharing more of our work!

A little of our New Year's snow, a real treat for me being a California girl.