Thoughts for the New Year

Wow! It's 2009 and a "brand new year!" I am often entertained by the thought that changing the date on the calendar should have any effect on how we view the moment. In my observation, nothing else has changed. I am STILL blessed beyond measure!!

Here is a thought for the moment: "Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is a nobler art of leaving things undone. The wisdom of life consists in the elimination of nonessentials." -- Lin Yutang

If we eliminate nonessentials, far more time--and energy--remain for doing the important things in life, like creating art!

Among the nonessentials in my life:
1. worrying about the economy
2. worrying about whether paintings are selling
In point of fact,
3. worrying about ANYTHING for longer than about 20 seconds!

I WANT TO FEEL GOOD! That about eliminates feeling bad about things that I cannot change or control.

My New York City show at Amsterdam Whitney Gallery was/is well-received and LOTS of fun! You can see pictures of the party on the Amsterdam Whitney website: www.AmsterdamWhitneyGallery.com

I'm posting several pictures of me at the show here.

I was also interviewed by Kristal Hart for a feature on her TV show, shown on Dec. 23 in NYC, which will be on her YouTube postings soon! I'll keep you posted. She interviewed several of the participating artists and featured the gallery on the show.