I've left you too long with that image of me in the hospital -- it seems like years ago to me now, not just six weeks. Last weekend I was on top of a mountain, Fred's Mtn, just to the west of the Tetons in Wyoming.
Up top, at 10,000 feet, there was still plenty of snow. A record year as I understand it! Certainly more mid-July snow than we've seen since we started attending the annual Grand Targhee Music Festival in 2007. I still marvel that the tippy top of Fred's is limestone, an ancient seafloor in whose rocks you can still find fossil sea shells.
Here at home signs of normalcy are asserting themselves. I've been able to work sporadically on ceramics including shipping a bright-eyed chestnut sabino "Punjabi" (which was actually completed just before surgery) and painting the first few layers of a dappled grey Enviado for a patient collector.
Barry continues work on Sadie's production mold (one of his most challenging projects to date, what with her twists and turns) as well as molding and casting for other superb artists. We are grateful that others entrust their work to him for molding and casting, and it's simply a treat to see such diverse and wonderful work in the studio.
Of course it's too early to be giving you an exact date as to when this new resin might be available, but it should be soon! Pricing info will depend a great deal on how difficult she is to cast; that is, how many extra steps and therefore extra time it will take Barry to produce each one. We do hope for a debut yet this fall!
Poor Sadie has captured some of my frustration of the past few years; especially this year with all of its medical ups and downs.
Just as I start to feel "normal" again, it's time to get back on the chemo roller coaster. I start a new round this Wednesday; 16 weeks total with infusions every other week. I'll probably feel crappy and won't get much done every other week or so. That's just the way it's got to be.
Though we have a bit of inventory gathering on the shelves (the mules, Rompadeux and Indigo Beau) I'll wait until next week to post them for sale when I'm more sure of being able to get them boxed up and shipped out in a timely manner. I plan to post some items from my personal collection for sale next week too.
So if you've been waiting for sales to resume (bless you!) hang tight, I think we can do it next week. Then I'm sure you'll bear with me if despite our best efforts we have a few more scheduling hiccups this fall.
~ Lynn
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7 comments:
love the photo of you and the tetons, and look forward to hearing about the music. glad you're making art again- and hope to see you in studio soon-
Lynn, it's SO nice to see you out and about with that great big smile on your face! I'm so glad you've managed a little normality, a person needs some routine in life, that's for sure!
Good luck with the new chemo, you're doing so amazingly well and I love seeing your blogs!
Such a super picture of you in the high country! It is a beautiful sight, both you and the majestic mountains. It is wonderful news that you are feeling well enough to go adventuring in God's county. The fresh air felt magnificent as well I imagine!
I am very excited about Sadie. I am glad that she was able to absorb some of your angst as well. It means that you were able to release some of it.
The next weeks of Chemo are going to fly by, especially with outings to visit some of our country's marvels. Before you know it it will be through and you will able to finish healing and gaining strength.
You look like you have put on weight! Keep eating healthy and breathing that smog free air up in the mountains. You will be doing jumping jacks in no time AND be able to start weight training with you purse :0)
Love the Tetons photo, and so glad you are getting out, and what a place to get out to! The Tetons.. And your finishwork on the china's.. beautiful!!!
A great post and a great photo of you!
What a wonderful picture of you with the Tetons! SOOOOO glad to see your smile, and to hear that things are going well and that you are able to begin returning to normalcy :)
I'm late getting this to you but Im glad things are going ok with the Chemo. I love those beautiful pics. Thanks for sharing! You are so strong, keep on keepin on!! You're always so upbeat and looking on the bright side. I need to take a lesson from you! :) Im SO excited about Sadie! She is going to be something special, as are all my resins from you. Thanks so much for all the wonderful updates, it is great that you are willing to share with us this very important time in your life. Stay strong and be well. :)
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