Spring finally came!! I feel like we can take a collective sigh of relief that we all survived the long winter. I don’t mind being a bit of a hermit and going into deep internal work mode for a few solitary months, but I do miss the sunshine and all the bright colors that come with this time of year. For me, spring means jumping into outdoor art festivals, which I officially kicked off a couple of weeks ago. It was the most fabulous beginning of the season at Cherokee Triangle Art Fair in Louisville with gorgeous weather and winning an honorable mention award. There was something incredible redemptive about this for me. I love that show—the location, the ease, the friendly people. However, I’ve had a few hard times with it. A couple of years ago, my tent was literally mangled by a storm that came through, and last year, I wasn’t even able to make it as my car overheated on the way out of town. I cannot fully express my gratitude as I drove my new, reliable car to the show this year with my sturdy tent in tow. I do not take these things lightly as you can see I have gone without. Doing so has deepened my appreciation. I’m looking forward to several fun shows coming up and a couple of bookbinding workshops this summer. Hope to see you around!
