It’s been over a month since I wrote here last. Skipping through all that has happened, I land here today with a new household full of people I love. My son, his wife, 2 year old baby girl and their Golden Retriever have moved to Asheville and are staying with me until they find a place of their own. It reminds me of the story of the man (let’s call him KuKu) who goes to his guru for advice…

KuKu tells guru he is going crazy with his life. His wife and children are making him crazy. Guru tells KuKu to go home and bring his dogs and cats inside the house. KuKu does as he is told and goes back to guru and cries “It’s worse!” Guru says go home and bring in your ducks and geese. KuKu again does as he is told and again goes back to guru crying “It’s worse!” Guru tells him to go home and bring in all his cows and horses. KuKu once again does as he is told and returns to guru pulling his hair and pleading for guru to help him because “It’s worse, it’s worse!!!” Guru pulls up all his wisdom and tells KuKu to return home and take all the animals out of the house. KuKu does as he is told and returns to guru a refreshed and new man, full of gratitude for his life with his wife and children.

I’ve complained about being single, alone in my house. Not only do I have my son and his family but all of their possessions fill my garage and extra room (meant to be an art room). My granddaughter’s room is what used to be my studio. My bedroom now doubles as my work and sleeping space. For now, I am happy to have them here…the blessings outweigh the challenges. And I am leaving for Denver today for 4 days.

My trip to Denver is to be “the artist” as my line of Verbal Remedies™ matted prints and cards are announced the INATS gift show. I will also be graphically recording Marianne Williamson’s breakfast talk on Saturday. Check out my blipstudio website to see what this is. And I’ll tell you more when I return from Denver…