filling my soul

I was a bit worried that I might have a tough time getting motivated with my children at home in the summertime. NOT so- they are jumping in and wanting to do things I am doing. One has a new interest in Baroque and Rococo design- very cool. The other is now captivated by Monet and has casually asked if we can go to France next summer. She reminded me that she has never been.

Today, I am headed to the photographic exhibition of Bayard Wootten. Sarah has asked to come along. In the next couple of days, I am also attending a lecture and exhibition of contemporary Mexican art. Filling my soul!!

I am still researching and drawing, but the time is allowing me to do things I can't find the time for while teaching. Books, films, photography. (In a little over a week, I have inhaled 5 books and a film!)

The idea about interpreting the photographs from that long-ago trip to Provence is still tapping on my shoulder and has been joined by a desire to do the same thing with some of the photos I took in Nassau a couple of weeks ago. I'm taking the camera today- something interesting seems to be evolving there, too.

Week 2 at school. I miss my coworkers and students. I might have to break down and start friending current students on Facebook so I can keep up with them . . .