Sidetracked Artist

The first part of 2012 seemed to move so slowly.   Or maybe it just dragged along because I find the weather here during winter and most of spring to be so miserable.   The seemingly never ending cold, rainy weather results in way too much time spent indoors, for me at least, as I have so little cold tolerance now.   I used to enjoy skiing and sledding, but now I experience cold as pain, and even when bundled up from head to toe, being out in cold weather is a painful experience.   Fortunately, this will likely be our last winter here in Bellingham . As I mentioned earlier this year, Fred’s employer will be closing their facility here sometime during the first part of 2013.   He doesn’t have another job lined up yet.   I’m hoping he’ll be able get a job somewhere near where our families live in California .   It would be so nice to see everyone more often and for our daughter to have a closer relationship with loved ones.   Not knowin...

photo by Laura Tabacchi The start of this new year, for me, is a time of thought.   It’s a time for reflecting on the past and dreaming about the future.   I haven’t made any resolutions.   I’m still considering my goals for this year. It might be simpler if I jumped into 2012 with a list of projects to complete or a new weight loss plan to begin.   I do need to lose weight, and I have a number of projects in mind.   But first, I need to think. Before I jump into a flurry of activity and try to do too much, resulting in exhaustion, I’m considering my priorities. I am evaluating my resources, especially time and energy.   I’m factoring in my need for rest each day. Last year was busy.   Bryan started college and Fred started working on an MBA.   We adopted a rambunctious kitten , who is seen here under the file cabinet keeping the world safe from dust bunnies.   I pushed helped Laura to finish the classes she needed to get her high sc...