The "After Vacation Blues" started about the time I got back from Florida almost two weeks ago.  Florida was rather chilly and windy, but compared to the weather in Alaska.......well, need I say more?  Ok, here goes.  We had heard the weather here had been balmy and the snow was melting, so there was the anticipation of spring around the corner.  But NO, when we landed, there was a snow storm.  It probably has snowed over two feet since then; that would make it about an inch a day.  Needless to say, my motivation to paint went out the window!  I found all sorts of needless, everyday stuff to do...like:  being on Facebook, checking my emails every five minutes (there has to be some message coming to make me not be blue) and the nighttime mindless television with corny commercials.  A couple of books did get read, so not all was lost!

I am happy to announce:  "The BLUES are over", and I hope they don't return real soon.  I started painting again the other day, so be looking for some progress paintings posted in the next few days.  I started a large white water lily watercolor painting from a photo I took last summer.  My "Spring into Summer" art show is scheduled for April and May at Primrose Retirement Center in Wasilla, Alaska. 

Now, you know the reason for my motivation! 

Here's hoping your "blues" are limited to the jeans you are wearing and may your days be filled with love and creativity!