Thoughts on Painting

I thought I'd do a quick blog post (between finishing my tax returns and demonstrations) to share the painting that was used in the demos this week. I had been nervous for a few weeks but was very happy after the two days of presentations. It was so wonderful. Rich and Julie Timmons have opened this phenomenal gallery in Doylestown. If you are close by or ever in the area you have to take the time to visit. The interior is amazing, with three floors of beautiful art. They put on a scrumptious tea, yesterday and today. I am so happy to report that both days were full, even overflowing. We may put together another tea in May for the people we could not fit in today.

I was very nervous about public speaking, since my last speech was given in 1982 in high school on "My Role in Upholding the Constitution" for the VFW. I won the contest, but discovered I had terrible stage fright! So, it wasn't until yesterday that I got back on stage, being the only one talking. I think today went better in terms of steadiness of my voice, and I was even enjoying it at the end. The two groups of ladies were so interested and asked a lot of good questions. Some were artists, most were not. They all made me feel so good afterwards, and I think they enjoyed the demo. I think I could do this again!