It been a bit since I wrote on this blog. A bunch has happened, First the good! I have gotten two shot of the COVID vaccine and in about a week from now I should have pretty good coverage. I had my first shot at the beginning of February right before we traveled to Florida to drop off some paintings for the Temple Beth El Virtual Show. It was a great show. They are a wonderful group to work with and I feel honored every year they ask me back. We stayed in St. Petersburg for a few nights and then went to Ocala to pick up a new, better and much lighter tent ( Lightdome ) and then to Palm Springs for Artigras. I had never done Artigras before, Coconut Grove is usually on the same weekend and if I am down here during that time in the past, I have done that show. I was pleasantly surprised! The show made many precautions and booths were 6 feet apart and since you had to pay to get in, they checked your temp and made sure you wore a mask. I had a face shield which was surprisingly comfortable and it was nice to be able to smile. It also was a lot less hot than a mask and since it was 85 degrees out both days, I was glad to have it. I did wear a mask when I didn’t have the shield on but the shield was massive (I got it on Amazon) and I felt protected. The show was good and it especially was nice to get back to doing a show. I didn’t realize how out of shape I have become in a year but when I got home, I slept for a week. I got to see my former teaching friend, Neal Hanowitz and his wife Audrey. We had a great dinner with them. I can’t remember where we ate, but it was decent and it was great to visit with them. Since getting home I can’t say too much has been happening. I finished a commission and delivered it and am now working on some new pieces that I am excited about. I have been also walking again every day and trying to lose the COVID 15 I have added to my body over the last year. Yikes! I thought I might list the shows I am scheduled to be in for the Spring season…nothing is in stone but I have hopes now that the vaccines are getting through to people that many will decide to chance it. Already many have canceled or postponed and I have a feeling that every show that has postponed will happen in September. That could be a mess. Any way so far here it is…

April 16-18, 4 Bridges, Chattanooga, Booth 38

April 30-2, Ridgeland, Mississippi (maybe)

May 7-9, Tennessee Craft, Nashville

May 7-9 Laumier Virtual Show, St. Lewis

May 14-16, Stockly Gardens, Norfolk, Va.

May 29-1, Webster Art Festival, St. Lewis

June 18-20, Talbot St., Indianapolis, In.

July 15-18, Ann Arbor, The Original, Michigan

That’s it so far…..even a few of the ones I listed are up in the air. So we shall see what happens….If this year has taught me anything it is patience and not to get your hopes up too much. But I am somewhat hopeful and I hope you are too. The fact that we might be beating this awful pandemic is promising. So keep your fingers crossed and I hope to see you down the road.