.......so this begins another chapter

It has been 2 weeks since I have written. When I began this blog it was to be a type of journal for me; a way to chronicle and view my life. I have not been as faithful as I had hoped. Life has a way of happening.
Two years ago, my friend Tom moved from Austin to Lubbock so that he would me closer to his parents who lived in Brownfield. His father had been diagnosed with leukemia 4 years ago. He had rebounded several times from "this may be it" scares. The past few months, however, had brought complications that wore him out. His kidneys began to fail. Dialysis took a tremendous toll on his health. More than one session ended in the emergency room. I saw Tommy on Friday when I went to the house to pick up Tom. Tom had driven his father's car home and asked if I would take him back to Lubbock. As we were leaving I heard Tommy ask Bobbie where we were going. I am guessing that he was going to give Tom money to take me out to eat. On Sunday, after taking communion, visiting with friends and thanking Bobbie their for 64 years together, Tommy fell asleep. Tommy will be missed but his legacy and memory will remain.

Wine and Clay

Okay the title of this post may be a bit misleading.... Lat wekend I participated in the Llano Estacado Wine and Clay Festival. As a member of the Llano Estacado Clay Guild I was able to exhibit my work. Since I'm a beginner with working clay I showed my jewelry.. I say I 'showed' my jewelry since there wasn't much selling. I know there must be something I am doing wrong. I did make expenses but I need to be able to support my passion and that didn't happen. This seems to be a common problem each time I do a show.

The truly great thing about this show is that it is held on the grounds of the Llano Estacado Winery. The winery provided tickets for the artists to use for food and/or wine. I had one glass Saturday and two on Sunday. If the show had lasted longer.....I had a dozen tickets left over.

I suppose this summer is a turning point for me. The grants a scholarship that I had counted on to go to school in the fall didn't come through so I am going to change directions.

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