Bits and pieces

I did it, I survived the holidays. They weren't huge events, thank God. The first holidays after a death in the family are the most bleak. We collectively decided to keep them low-key, and not try to force the family dinner, thank God. We stayed in our own ho,es, (I went to my daughter's), and had Christmas. But we don't mourn like those who have no hope, thank God. I mean all three of those.

It's the first part of January, a month most people frown upon, but I'm glad it's here for several reasons. I pick January to be my organization month, I go through my art supplies and pass some on, and label, and sort... Call me OCD, I don't care. It makes life simpler to not have to look in every box to find what I want! :D

I'm finding great pleasure in a simple art project. Each day I make a 'ticket'- a small bit of art with a few inspirational words from a verse of scripture on it. I punch a hole in the end and keep it on a ring. I'll supposedly do this for a year...I hope. It inspires me (so far) to do other things in a day.