Summer zoomed by in a whirlwind of activity. Mostly I tried to attend a lot of art festivals this year and enjoy what others make. That was fun and relaxing. (I don’t relax well – I know big surprise.)  I displayed at a few wine walks, but what kept me busy the most art-wise was doing commissioned painted furniture and teaching classes. This fall and winter I hope to get to some of the great pieces in my studio.  After the new year I want to begin a two-year project – a series of paintings that have been rambling around in my head and heart. I have come to realize that when I push my limits – I find that the skill is there or I can learn it. If I stumble, I can always go to the internet and find an answer – what a great help that has been. It certainly keeps life exciting when you continue discover newness in yourself.  I think it is in all of us – we just need to keep looking for it, move forward…there may be NO LIMITS to what we can accomplish!