It's definitely autumn... already...

I still haven't updated the blog with the dozens of photos I have stored, but here are some photos Chris took with his phone (hence the less than optimal photo quality) over the past week. It's a cool and overcast morning today, and Chris just took the girls for breakfast at a local diner. The first photo is from the diner and the next two are from the local Harvest Fair last weekend. Everyone here is well, just too busy!!

Why I Love Art

When I left my full-time job to be at home with the girls and Sam, I had many bouts of dismay and panic. I had been used to working at a demanding job that occupied a lot of my time and that gave structure to my days and weeks. Without that job I was adrift. I was going to continue that sentence "adrift in a sea of possibilities" but realized that isn't quite true since initially I didn't see any possibilities for my life outside of my profession. (I think I was mildly depressed!)

Well, life has certainly changed over the past six years. I now have many more friends and am a better friend, I volunteer a lot in the schools, I have learned to cook and make our home more comfortable, I read more, walk more and feel better about my life than I ever have in the past. But in terms of looking into the future, the thing that has made me most excited is art. A few years ago, I started up my pottery classes again after a long hiatus. I found a great studio and class nearby at the New Art Center, which is a true treasure for the city of Newton. At the New Art Center, children and adults of all ages and abilities take art classes of all kinds. While I only have time for pottery now, I can hardly wait to try other classes once the girls are both in elementary school. The possibilities in art seem endless....



As I got closer to the New Art Center and its director, I also volunteered to head up a committee to launch a new series of evening events that combine a simple art workshop with food, wine and socializing. We held three of these events in our inaugural year, and just held the first of five events for the 2010-2011 season. It makes me profoundly happy to be in a room of people who are creating things together. So many of us think we aren't "artistic" or "creative" and shy away from artistic endeavors. But I believe that all of us can be creative in the right setting and with the right encouragement. The creative process is energizing and joyful, and I am extremely fortunate to have the time to be part of the New Art Center.

Another stunning photo

Paul's photographs are breathtaking....

Again, our Cotuit neighbor captures a magnificent sky

I have been incredibly remiss in keeping the blog updated. I have many photos to share, going way back into the summer, but have been caught in the insanity of back-to-school meetings, nights out, volunteer responsibilities, etc. for three children in three different schools.

However, as luck would have it, Chris just forwarded me another stunning photo of the sky over Cotuit Bay, taken by our talented neighbor, Paul Rifkin. I couldn't resist posting this to the blog immediately, and hopefully more catch-up posts will soon follow!