Changing Places

It seems as though desperate situations develop when I leave town. Knowing I was leaving, I spent hours I didn't have completing a mockup for a large project. I've been gone a couple of days now, and today I get a frantic phone call. All sorts of questions about where I am, do I have a place to paint (no), did I bring my painting supplies (no), can I go buy some (no). For a project that has been in the works for months, and is just now under construction, all of a sudden there's a sense of urgency. Not only do they want a completed mockup right now, the entire design concept is being challenged. I don't know how they expect me to complete a mockup for designs that aren't even approved yet. jeez! I swear this happens everytime I leave Dallas!

In other news, I have traded sweltering summer for the spring-like weather in northern California. I am not familiar with this area, but have fallen in love. If it weren't for the reminder of the earthquake we had yesterday I would want to move here -- but that's not uncommon for me. I'm in Berkeley, and lovin' it!

I am housesitting for an artist friend. Her house and yard are so creative, it's a joy just to sit outside and feast my eyes. I am also jealous that her gardens are so lush with color and fragrance, when my meager flower beds at home have shriveled to dust.

I would post photos from here, but alas! I am (1) on someone else's Mac and I'm a PC person and (2) I can't get on their secured wifi network with my laptop. So sorry folks.

It's after noon now, time for me to pack up my camera and get out and about..