Lost jobs

Even when I was still working at the bookstore,(until it closed) women would come in and talk, many of them lost their jobs and felt that they were really being discriminated against because of their age, experience and previous pay. It's tough to lose a good job in your 50's. Now what? I almost think that I may have to come up with something more, and remain self-employed. I am considering contacting some current shops, to see if they could rent out a portion that I could set up displays of things to sell. I don't really want a full time shop, but if a perfect opportunity arose, I guess I would consider it. There are a lot of art galleries around here, but none that are exclusive to pottery, and I happen to know quite a few of these! Just thinking out loud.

Inspirational Girlfriends

I had a wonderful day meeting with one girlfriend for lunch and another for coffee. Both inspire me, both are very creative, positive energy people. How lucky I am to have friends like this! I am considering starting an art group, like Kristi started years ago with some new local gals. Hopefully we could inspire each other. I know that I need some sort of jump start to being creative again. Thank you, Kristi, thank you Sharon!

Super bowl game day!

In the past this would have been an excuse to have a party. We haven't been invited to a party, nor am I having one. The reason that I am not having one, is because we don't have a large new-fangled TV. I think in this day and age, it is essential for a Super bowl party. I'm pretty sure that there would be a party going on for us somewhere if the Packers were playing. That is a given.
Well, it will be just the boring two of us, eating soup, and hopefully at least watching it together..... Go Saints!

"Committed"

Wow, after I wrote my last post I was driving to my class and on public radio, Kathleen Dunn had the author, Elizabeth Gilbert on her show. She just wrote a new book called "Committed". I did not hear the entire interview, but I think she was talking about the positives "in her life" to being married. I believe she is newly married. She also wrote "Eat, Pray. Love" a book that I just could not get through, as I thought it was really boring. I've already been through the process of "finding myself." It's an ongoing process. But, I think that I could also use some positive energy regarding marriage, since I am married. The thing that I find difficult is I am a very independent person, and need lots of space. I also feel stifled artistically with my husband around. Or maybe I don't have enough space, I'm not really sure what it is, my HEAD?

Another girlfriend ditching married life!

What is happening? The dream that every gal dreams of having a man in her life, is not what it's all cracked up to be apparently. In the past few weeks, two of my good friends have left their husbands. We all talk about it, think about it, dream of the peace and quiet of living alone. There are so many benefits, not having to nag about all the little habits these men possess. We would have more time to do what we want. We could listen to music instead of TV. The list goes on and on. I remember when I left my first husband I couldn't wait to NOT have to do his laundry anymore. When we leave a huge weight is lifted. We find Peace. We have more fun.