Finesse...it's just a game.

So I've found a new great fun thing. Golf. What a tricky little game. But tests so many skills on so many levels. Focus, Form, and Finesse. Like any game...there's an art form to this one too. Actually, I believe there's an art form to just about anything. But the game of golf being a new discovery to me...fun, fun, fun. I get it now. Which I can be heard to say...until you do a thing...you usually don't get it.
I also get that golf is therapeutic. Just as painting, photography, pottery making, and any other form of art. I think somehow this must be related to the fact that everything else doesn't matter while we're engaged in it. Distraction from ourselves? Maybe...regardless...I'm gonna learn this game...or at least spend more time trying.
Happiness,
Rachel

These are a few of my favorite things...

Summer! It's officially here...and as I type this I have to contort my arm precariously as I have a wrist brace covering my left hand. (thank goodness as I'm right handed). Reminds me of another summer...although I didn't type much the summer of 1995. Why the reminder? Because the same wrist was in a brace for a completely other reason. A climbing accident. Anyway, seems I've reinjured that previous injury or something similiar to it 12 years after the fact. Not too bad...if I do say so myself. That is that it took me 12 years to arrive here...as active as I am...I've impressed myself that I've lasted this long. So sporting this brace...when asked I usually smile and say "It's a boxing injury." Just to see what people's reaction is...that's been fun.
The real truth...was playing basketball last week and got knocked down. Apparently I landed funny and poof...that familiar deep achy sorta pain. Manageable...haven't had to take anything for pain...as I hate that stuff anyway. But maybe I need to increase my calcium intake for a while.
In the mean time...loving Summer! Always have...probably always will.
Also want everyone to note the updates to www.dicksongallery.com.
Pay special attention to the personal "thank yous" that I've posted there. I don't think I can say "thank you" enough to the people in my life who've been such a HUGE help here lately. Seems as if things keep getting more complicated...and at the same time...the right people show up at the right time to pitch in. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Just another reminder that we are not alone....thank goodness for that. I can't think of too many fond memories in my life that don't include at least one other person...and most of the time there's three or four.
Here's to those people! Those of you who make me smile...or whom I can make smile.
Happiness,
Rachel

Summer Art Camp with Ms. Dana

So for fun the past two days I've stopped in and visited Ms. Dana's Summer Art Camp. This week (June 11-16) she's got the little ones, 5 yrs old to 7 yrs old. How cute is it to see these little guys wearing their art frocks (oversized t-shirts to protect their clothes from getting paint all over them) painting with watercolor and acrylic. Yesterday they all were working on painting their very own "Starry Night." ...and the conversation while they're painting? Very entertaining.
Two of the little ones even brought their pet crawdads with them and had them sitting on the table next to them in the little bowl of water.
Next week Ms. Dana will be hosting art camp for 8-12 yr olds. It's not too late to sign up, just call her or to learn more visit www.danafbrooks.com.
Ms. Dana's Summer Art Camp is held at Main Street Art Studios located in the lower level on the Ned McWherter Center at 314 E Main St downtown.
Fun for all!
Rachel