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Well, so much for 2011. I can't say I mind it being consigned to history, with the exception of my Alaska trip in August. A few other nice things happened too: I led the art team for the Natural History Survey's 2011 Bioblitz, learned to kayak, got in shape, took some interesting classes, sold a few paintings and created a few more. I also was granted a residency at the Petrified Forest National Park, but had to postpone it due to the life event that brought a lot of sadness to my family — the passing of my dad. But though it might sound cliche, his illness did bring us all closer and I spent some precious days with my dad before he slipped away from us.
So now it's time for the even more cliched "fresh start", but I do feel hopeful for 2012.
Love this kayak's-eye view. Skimming the surface is deep.
ReplyDeleteIf we all got to judge the coming year like we do the past one, I wonder if any of us would go ahead. Just as well we travel the future on blind faith. So let 2012 just get on with itself. Have a good 'un!
I'm so sorry for your loss. Sometimes all we can revert to is a cliche.I really enjoy your blog, lots of exciting things for 2012!
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