I realized I was doing that ... THING! You know, where you wait to post anything on social media until everything is finished and perfect?

Well - there IS a new website. And no, it's not perfect... but if you'd like to take a look and tell me what needs fixing, or finishing, I would very much appreciate the accountability! 

And speaking of accountability...

If I state my intention online, then I have to follow thru, right? OK, here goes: "I solemnly swear to draw something, a comic, sketch, doodle... anything... everyday for the month of August!" (The two comics above do count!!)

Here's two more:

I have actually been working on a LOT of things. Maybe TOO MANY things. Only a few have had some positive outcomes, but I don't want to talk about any of them today. I DO want to tell you two unexpected outcomes from sorting through piles of photo albums, journals, and sketchbooks - and from finally giving up trying to figure out what is causing Elsa Bear's extreme anxiety, and asking for help...

  1. I hadn't realized that I have been with the puppy for 7 months with no break. Having her at the trainer's house for the last two weeks has given me a lot more freedom and time to think about what I actually WANT to be doing with my time, and what I have really been missing in my Life.
  2. Looking through all the albums and journals was kind of devastating - so much of my life and the people I cared about, are no longer here for me - and I desperately want friends and a better support system. But the sketchbooks!!! SOOOOOO many cool ideas I'd completely forgotten or put off until "I get past this thing..." I need another sabbatical to do all these creations!

It's giving me more incentive to fix my brain and my dog's brain. I've been researching all kinds of things about mental health, neurodivergent entrepreneurship, service dog training, managing my low energy and intense physical pain... yes, all that does overwhelm me a lot too, but it gives me hope.

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