Wake up call this morning, doorbell rings. FedEx making a delivery -to the wrong house. *grumble*

As I close the door I notice a small envelope on the corner by the door. I open it, it's the Norah Jones Feels Like Home CD. No note on the envelope, so I don't know who it's from. So, to whoever it was, a great big "Thank You! How did you know?" Talk about turning your day around, eh? :o)

Off to make my morning coffee, and give my little princess some breakfast. Kiki says she has a plan. She's getting a band together. She wants to play electric guitar and drums. She may be watching my Eagles: Hell Freezes Over CD a little too much. ;o) I tell her she should blog about her new band, and she says she will, but it's going to be a surprise for all of you. She said she'd draw you a picture of what her electric guitar will look like, and then she'll have me put that up with no writing. (That would be my child figuring out a way to not write today... heh.) So it's up, go by The Secret Garden and check out her Surprise Entry.

Hubby is in North Carolina somewhere, hiking with friends/co-workers. Left Thursday morning, and will be returning Monday evening. Hope he's doing well, as we don't have a way to get in touch. Still, I know how much he was looking forward to a little adventure, and what better way to go hang with the boys.

Doing some spring cleaning these past several days, as well as some gardening. My spirit, it seems needs to find some order and enjoy some time outdoors.

My painting. I'm trying to be nice to myself, as I know the ebb and flow is necessary in all things, particularly when it pertains to creativity. It's great to receive email from other artists stuggling through the same ups and downs, to know that we can nurture and give each other that little nudge or extra push, even if it comes in the way of an email, a letter, and even a comment. The weather is improving and you are headed outside with the kids and looking forward to setting up for painting en plein air, you are recovering from recent illness and introducing me to ATC's, or you are online looking for inspiration, or dreaming of what your future can be... Ladies, you know who you are, consider this a group hug.