A New Wind

Every morning I look forward to the adventures of the day. Lately, everything has been happening so fast. I remember just last summer not really knowing what the future of M. Francis Gallery would look like and now here we are, a new spring on the horizon and I'm in the full swing of things. No more fearing the next curve or turn, instead, I've decided to embrace and face all of the many challenges head on. So today I sit enjoying the present moment as I type this blog under the hair dryer - (TMI I know,) watching my husband's shadow through the curtains as he does lunges on the back porch, smelling the scent in the air and sharing my thoughts and feelings with the world. I look forward to the day's adventures, whatever they might be. And the snafus, as they are sure to pop up too. Spring Time in New Orleans is always exciting - a plethora of festivals are right around the corner and for us, already - Tomorrow is Jammin' on Juilia (an annual New Orleans Arts District Event) where we close the entire street down and basically have an art party. Tomorrow will be a little different though. In the past, the event has been from 6-9 p.m., but tomorrow it will be an all day event. I'm sure like most, I'm optimistic and hopeful for a good day. We're showing new work by Ellene. She's been so nervous about the response to her work, but I believe in her, in her work. Her pieces are strong, harmonious and beautiful. (*Gasp* did she just call art beautiful? I did I did.) I love beautiful art and Ellene's work is amazingly fresh, inspiring and beautiful! All in all - I'm sure the day will bring a fresh new wave of life. We've painted, cleaned and reorganized a few things and surprisingly I feel really refreshed as well - it's like a new wind has truly come through.