Who knew being 85 years old would be such a happy time? I just turned 86 and am amazed to recall the number of causes for celebration in spite of some serious concerns. But I find joy every day and feel blessed to have another year to enjoy.
There have been puzzles with friends (and cats), flowers in my yard, USM student recitals, Senior Readers Theatre, and art shows. I got to rehearse and sing the music of Christmas with the Meistersingers. A new gallery in Flowood, Pacesetter, asked to show some of my fiber art. I won ribbons in South Mississippi Art Association's invitational show at Lucile Parker Gallery at William Carey and their 45th annual show at the Hattiesburg Train Depot. I was honored with a solo exhibition of my fiber art, and got to spend a week in Gatlinburg in a class with Paula Kovarik and four other awesome artists.
Losing my beloved cat Tarbaby was sad, but he left me with wonderful memories of his unique personality, and I am grateful I could provide him excellent care and comfort during his brief illness. I made lots of fabric postcards and finished The Conversation, a quilt of my three cats, Tarbaby, Rahrah, and Elizabeth from a photo I took a couple of years ago.
I look forward to making more fiber art, gathering with friends, and caring for this beautiful world in 2022.
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| Tarbaby demanding my attention |
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| Elizabeth helping Peg Hightower |
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| Blue Ghost-quilted Flowers |
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| Fabric Postcards |
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| Fabric Postcards |
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| Wisdom, cheesecloth picture |
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| Arrowmont at Gatlinburg |
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| The Apothecary Shop, 18" x 18" |
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| Tarbaby at the Vet |
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The Conversation, 24" x 24"
Tarbaby, Rahrah, Elizabeth |
1 comment:
And you're living life to its fullest - brava for an amazing year! And you only worked for 85 years to get a year like that:-) So sorry about Tarbaby, I know you loved him so much.imagine what this year will bring!
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