Parts of Art

       Many years ago when I did art shows in Del Ray Beach, Florida, one of my clients brought one of her favorite pair of earrings to show me.  The earrings from her collection were a fascinating combination of different shapes and colors of vintage glass, wood and lucite bits, suspended from a circular piece that covered the earlobe. I was so inspired by seeing these very unique and artfully designed earrings that I started making a similar style. I was also impressed by my gracious and stately client, Lorraine. She was quite fashion minded and carried herself with elegance. She was a lovely silver haired women who would always seek me out to find just the right piece for her collection.       The last time I was in a Del Ray Beach show, her husband came by to pick something out, and told me that Lorraine was now in a nursing home, and no longer able to get to the show. I love that even at the end of her life, she was so concerned with finding the right pieces of jewelry

       So here’s a new perspective on harmonious blends and other musings....        I have been eagerly anticipating my first batch of fresh salsa ever since planting my garden, with the help of my daughters in law back in late May. Here’s how it started in the Spring. And after several weeks, this.      During the time of my salsa garden growing, so much LIFE has happened: I have had three successful art shows I have celebrated another birthday with my friends My husband and I have celebrated our 39th anniversary My mother in law moved back in with us after a year in nursing care, then  became ill and went to the hospital I have now lost my mother in law I learned how to operate a Scag zero turn mower (which is fun) A dear friend in my bible study fellowship who was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer four years ago  has announced that she is now cancer free!     By August my sturdy bamboo supports had become like