Been out of action for a while

[Detta]

I have been out of action for a while - no computer, phone or any communication due to a really bad painful back and not knowing what or where to put myself. I have been totally out of sync, made no art, no writing or haven't spoken to anyone really. Anyhow, having previously committed myself to doing a stall in a local shopping centre for the coming few weeks til xmas (as I do every year) I have had to get up and get down there and do it.

Seeing people, friends and being in the thick of it again has been interesting. Lots of well meaning folk have told me how 'rough' I look which helps me no end as you can imagine! I am hobbling about like a woman of 167 and feel even older but the upside is I get nightly massages from my dearest hubbie and he has been a star so despite pain, cold, boredom and lots of other thoughts I couldn't possibly print I am not too bad really. This has been a big learning curve for me, I will not be doing this stall again next year and will definitely be concentrating on my creative journey in a more focused manner, having had time to appreciate how precious time is.

The guy next to me is the most amazing artist and I find myself selling lots of his art while he is having a coffee or in the loo, and he told me today I was made for art - I come alive when I am talking about it - so nothing lost through this little blip and much learned as ever. To bed now as I am up early to get down the stall. Having made it up the stairs I will be back on the board and love to everyone. x D

[Jules]

Detta- healing prayers for you back. BF had a back injury so I know (even if second hadn) how miserable that can be. Thanks for posting this...it has helped me to appreciate my own creative time all the more.

[Detta]

gosh gang thanks for your kind sweet healing words - I have been such a grouchy old bat! I am doing a bit of atc 'ing right now and have missed it so much. Then off to the cold stall for the day my back is slowly coming round I think, after xmas I will get it looked at. Speak soon cheers again xx D

[Becca Allison]

Detta,
Hope you feel lots better soon! I have your address now, so will be sending your ATC Saturday, all the way from Alabama! Once you see it, you'll feel much better about YOUR art in comparison! Sympathies on the back pain - had a couple of vertebrae fused when a disc went out!

Love,
Becca

[Barbara Ann Storrier]

I'll just bet you'd be a fantastic artist's rep, Detta!
So sorry about your back pain ... been there, done that too many times in this lifetime ~ it is NOT fun.
I've had neck pain for a week and it's finally getting better. An understanding mate willing to help is priceless :)

[Mary Hicks]

And ((((HUGS)))) to you, dear Detta! So happy to see you and hear your cheery voice, even in your discomfort. You are a gem! Keep selling that other guys' art -- maybe he'll "play it forward" for you some day...when you're in the loo!! LOL