The other day, I spent almost 8 hours in the studio. With some breaks in between, of course. I have been struggling with my creativity for months now. Part of it, I attribute to buying a house and moving in, renovating the space for my studio, and all of that transition. It takes a little while to feel

....sick puppies ....escapes to the Columbia River Gorge to hike with friends ....little forays into the studio ....A wonderful visit from my oldest sister ....lots of cuddles I told myself last month that I would post more frequently. I distinctly remember even sitting down to do so, before getting distracted by one thing or another. October saw a