It's funny how you almost forget how beautiful home is -- until you go away for awhile.  :)

Here's the almost-complete, new roof on my studio.

 Finally, I had my last official meeting for my CMAB Art Grant.  Doug Standke, the Program Director, came out to meet with Dodie & me at my studio.  Just recapping the last year with these dedicated, art-minded people --- I realized just how amazing this experience has been.  THanks DODIE!!  & Doug!  It will forever mark the start of something really great in my life.***