Things Change

As we move into May, I always brace myself. May 1st was my mom's birthday, it's also the month of Mother's Day and my birthday. There's a certain amount of baggage with all of those things for me. My way of moving through difficult things is distracting myself. I still have to deal with everything but limiting the time my brain spends on certain topics is a good strategy for this "overthinker". Inevitably things change and I get through.

But April was a big month for me! I had my first solo photo exhibit. I even held and participated in the Artist Reception early in the month. The reception was way out of my comfort zone but I made it through the 2 whole hours... For everyone that came to see the exhibit, I am so incredibly grateful. Also in April, my first piece of donated artwork sold for the benefit of the Kennebunk Land Trust. I realize while relishing these two events how much I've changed. I still try to be brave and do things I'm afraid of. I still try to be grateful and appreciate how I have everything I need. April has demonstrated some small, successful changes in myself.

So May, bring it on and let's thank Mother Nature for finally changing my environment! There is some green and yellow popping out and up from all the brown and gray. There have been some 60 degree days loaded with sunshine. My body (also quickly changing but not for the best!) and attitude

value these above all else.

Dusk at Laudholm Farm, Wells, ME