The summer is slipping by at an incredible rate. Each new day seems more fleeting than the last.

Before I know it the winter teaching season will be upon us. It seems just around the corner.

Fortunately, the hurricane season seems to be kind to Florida. What we have had some landfall, the damage seems to be at best minimal. we can only hope that it continues to be the same for the rest of the season.

The summer travels have been challenging and at the same time somewhat rewarding. As with many things in life there is always a double-edged sword.

I have really missed being away from the studio this year and hope when I get back I can immediately immerse myself in the day-to-day studio activities. There have been many occasions this summer when I wish I had access to some of my equipment. Working on some Mardi Gras floats and things like that would’ve been much more enhanced if I had access to my airbrushes. seemingly simple things, but made complicated by the lack of access. In a