The reason that A. and I could see it in a theater together in the middle of the day during the week is because A.'s out of work. He was laid off a couple of weeks ago from a job he's been at for 21 years (well, not the same job for 21 years, but the same company. Well, not really the same company because it's changed hands 3 times, but he's been in the same office building for 21 years.) He has survived many massive layoffs over the years, but not this time. Because he's been there for so long he got a very good severance package so he can afford to take some time off to rest, enjoy himself, do some work around the house and figure out what he wants to do next. So we're both okay about it for now although it is a little weird (but very nice) having him home. He was laid off right before we left for our shore vacation with my family, so he's really only been home for a week. I tell you it's really freed me up having someone around to help with driving and picking up Z. from camp! I could get used to this! (Oh no, never mind, we're not supposed to get used to this!)
Meanwhile we've been having a pretty good summer. Z.'s been in various day camps off and on and has 2 weeks of science camp starting next week. Calvin is settling into the household very well. He's a very energetic kitten now that he's not emaciated! Z. sometimes refers to him as her kitten brother.
I've been going to my art classes at the Wellness Community which I have been enjoying immensely! This session we are working with collage which is one of my favorite mediums. I've been using a small amount of paper material (mostly black and white (or low color) magazine photos and colored tissue paper) with a lot of watercolor, gouache and watercolor crayons. These are the last two pieces I did. They aren't great photos, the colors aren't right, the edges are curled up and they are just laying on my dining room table, but it gives a little idea of what I've been doing.
I've got some of my checkups coming up these next couple weeks. It's hard to believe that it's been almost 2 years (August 20th) since my surgery. A. and I are planning a trip to San Francisco at the end of the month, just the two of us. It's a long overdue vacation for both of us. Of course we haven't figured out where we're staying or booked our flights or anything yet, but that's not unusual for us. We're also plowing right ahead with the 2nd floor bathroom(s) renovation we had planned. The contractor's were here last week scoping out the situation and A. and I have been spending time in tile and plumbing showrooms. It had been postponed 2 years ago when I was diagnosed with endo cancer and we're not postponing it again. Life if too short to keep living with a cruddy bathroom :-)
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Thanks for posting pictures of your art work. It's the kind of stuff I like. I'd love to see more if you feel like sharing it.
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