Remember the first time you tried to ride a bike without training wheels? The first time you tried to skate? You fell, you laughed most of the time when you did, and then picked yourself right back up and did it all over again. Howie made the kids their very own ice rink in our yard. We plan on having lots of winter fun around here, skating, laughing, picking each other up, drinking hot cocoa, making bonfires and just being together.
The sun is so low in the sky during long Maine winters and disappears before five. Lighting candles during the darkness helps us to remember that it will come again.
...and something else I wanted to share...
I had my book signing for Exhibition 36 yesterday at Borders Books in Brunswick. And you know, it wasn't at all about selling my book, but instead a celebration with my family and friends. I got to look into the eyes of people I had not seen in a long time and give them big, warm, tight hugs. People from all walks of my life showed up and made me tear up over and over again. Don't laugh -- but it felt like a beautiful funeral, only I wasn't dead. Does that make sense? It was a gift of a day I will carry with me always.
Here I am with three amazingly beautiful, talented Maine artists -- each of whom is a contributor in the book. From left to right is Joselyn, Holly, me and Jes. Thank you ladies for joining me and making the day extra special! I would also like to thank members of the Etsy Maine Team for coming out to show your support -- it was a pleasure to meet you!
And a thank you to you my friend, for stopping by my blog. Your comments add another dimension to it -- you bring my blog to life for me, and I am so grateful. I must apologize for my lack of timeliness in responding to your comments this holiday season. I will be trying to catch up this week, visiting all your wonderful blogs -- thanks for your understanding.
