I made a Summer Bucket List. It is my third summer in a row of making one. It helps me to accomplish goals and add more PLAY into my life. I love it! Have you tried it? I highly encourage this practice. Write it down and cross it off and watch the magic happen. I wasted no time in working off my Bucket List and crossed off number one, "Attend a Jack Johnson concert". Jack Johnson is a singer- songwriter- surfer who plays contemporary folk music. We saw him play on a beautiful night on Chicago's lakefront. I felt a huge surge of creative energy during the work week and it felt good starting the process of painting two new collections. My cousin had a baby girl. Named her Elowen, (Cornish for Elm Tree.) I painted her name on a banner for a gift for the newest member of my family. On Friday, I painted lemons all over a Mason Jar and made a special vodka lemonade, called it "Let Loose Lemonade"...and gave it to a friend! Saturday, I caught my doggies snug as a bug on a rug. It reminded me that the best things in life are often the simplest. I hope you continue to seize your journey and find the creative, colorful, joys in your life. xox lisA