(I was thankful to see
that the napkins were on
the left. This is a big
it to you before, and it
inspires me today. And yes
this polyptych (four canvasses) is
available if you need a cheerful work
for a big wall.)
We enjoyed an early very happy birthday party for a family member today— so fun.
This is movie night for me and Steven. I hope we can find a good, funny movie
-- so necessary as a break in the current world.
My blog from last year on this date had some great pieces of advice. I think they
still hold true this year so I may share them.
Artistically, I’m getting three pieces ready to be delivered for a show on Monday
morning. I’ll let you know the details of the openings for that on Monday.
"Some advice and lessons I've learned
#1 I was setting the table the other night, and thought about my very
well mannered friend teaching me that the napkin goes on the left
side. I'm sure my parents, who were very proper, knew that, but
now I am fastidious about it.
#2 These suggestions are not in any important order. Tidy the kitchen
before you go to bed, so that there isn't a mess in the morning. The day will
be more positive.
#3 Wash your paint brushes after you use them. An artist friend who does
beautiful work said that she takes care of her equipment, because
it's expensive to buy new brushes all the time. I hear her voice
every time I almost forget to wash my brushes.
#4 My grandmother-in-law taught Steven and I to make up from
an argument before bed, and always to kiss one another goodnight.
Good advice Oma, and we try to follow it.
#5 One of the best bosses I ever had taught me, and the teachers on
his team, and all of our classes to love ourselves. He said you can't
truly love another until you love yourself. That was and is pretty radical
teaching for college classes, but boy did it ever work.
Compared to the statistics for North American college students,
(50% of college students take 6 years to complete a 2 year diploma) between
75 and 93% of our students went on to get university degrees after
finishing college in 2 years.
#6 My mother taught me to try to enjoy each day as it comes. And
thank you Mommy -- I do.
#7 A friend in Tucson, Arizona, said to learn from the dogs.
Forward, forward. Dogs rarely look back -- they are always
excited about what's ahead. Smart animals. (Easier to follow
this one on a walk, than in life when we don't always have
control of where things are going.)
Maybe that's enough for one day. It is a special day in our
family tomorrow -- a sweet person's birthday. And I feel lucky to be
alive and happy."
Have a loving your life day.
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