Blue-green Door, 6 x 6 acrylic & pencil on birch board.

I'm in utter disbelief that Fall is sneaking up. And utter joy, of course, as it is my season-when all doors of possibility seem to breezily blow open in my soul and let the light filter through.

I'm also realizing how quickly Squam Art Workshops is approaching, requiring plenty of prep work and shipping ahead of materials. (I will not schlep carseats, a giant, overweight suitcase, art supplies and two children through one more airport this year!) Only six more weeks to go!

We won't be taking as much time as we did last year to leisurely cruise the area, but we will again stay in Portsmouth, NH: home to the Enormous Tiny Art Show at Nahcotta Gallery, and almond joy pancakes at our very favorite, yummy diner.  Mmm... and orange french toast. Wheee!

Retreat is the best solution to any issue, in my opinion. Writer's block? Retreat! Uninspired? Disconnected? Retreat! I am absolutely all about it. It leaves me overflowing every time.