Have you ever had one of those years when things you'd dreamed about doing, places you longed to see, and adventures you'd hoped to have one day, all fell into place? That has been my year so far....I launched my new handbag line in Palm Beach, Florida with great success, did my first Smithsonian Craft Show, spent two weeks in Europe, just got back from two weeks in Canada and the Calgary Stampede, saw Mt Rushmore, Deadwood, and Cody, Wyoming for the first time...went to the Buffalo Bill Museum, soaked in the sulphur hot springs in Thermopolis, saw Michael chased by a buffalo in Yellowstone Park, got to see my friend, Lyn St Clair for the first time in ages, met an absolutely AMAZING woman in Calgary named Elaine Lee, who has become such an inspiration in my life, made another new friend in Loretta Kyle, a gifted sculptor, bought a hot tub, and am off to do shows in White Plains, New York, and the Smithsonian again this fall, plus I landed tickets to The Daily Show in December. Michael's son, Jarred, graduates from college in December, his other son, Shawn, graduated from Apache flight school in June, and his daughter, Amber, is about to make him a grandfather for the third time.
Life is good on so many fronts that it amazes me, and what is so cool about that, is that it feels like its time for things to be easy again. I used to think I lead a charmed life, but a few years ago it all fell apart and I found myself becoming resentful, and bitter, and very afraid. NOTHING was easy, and I sometimes felt I was being "punished", but I can also see where my experiences helped me grow, and how they inspired me to become the creator of my own life again. This year has taught me that even though things aren't perfect, especially where money is concerned, there really ARE other ways to feel rich, and I DO feel rich right now....I am the richest woman in the world in my opinion!
I am off to soak in the hot tub before deciding what, if anything I want to do today. There is still much to be done and a lot more to share. "The world is round, and the place which may seem like the end...may also be the beginning"...
