Gratitude
As we navigate through our daily lives during a very real pandemic situation, Pam and I find ourselves grateful for simple things. We are working everyday from our home and studio and we are re connecting with so many friends, family and students on an almost daily basis. The online ‘Art Circle’ painting and critique groups that we are holding weekly, are continuing to provide us with a sense of normalcy. I can assure you that the Art Spirit is alive and well. Since we began the groups 8 weeks ago, approximately 235 new paintings have been created by these spirited artists!
We have also been connecting weekly with our 6 grown children who live all over the country. Zoom meetings are here to stay, that’s for sure. We have spent more personal time with them online during these last 8 weeks, than we have been able to, when we are all so busy with crazy schedules. Even the spirited way that artists, musicians and some television shows are connecting with us during this time are quite fascinating. For instance, watching Jimmy Fallon do his tonight show from his home, with his wife Nancy as cameraman and his two young daughters included in the show, brings us a glimpse of the personal side of the late night host and quite frankly it’s pretty refreshing.
He is interviewing his guests as they shelter in their homes. Both the interviews and live musical performances, which are being done on zoom, have been awesome and intimate. Recently, being brought into the living room of singer/songwriter, James Taylor, while he sang ‘You Can Close Your Eyes’ with his wife and son singing harmony, was both mesmerizing and touching.
This kind of rethinking during this unprecedented time is part of what makes us all unique and yet it shows us that we are all in this together and we can get through it together. We’ve all had to take a step back from our lives that are constantly on the go. I think we are all seeing how important it really is to be connected with family, friends and loved ones.
We are trying to find the good in all of this. After all we can’t change the situation, but we have control over how we react to it. We are grateful for our blessings amid the difficulties. Thank you all for being part of our life. We wish you a safe journey through this time and please stay safe!
Warm Regards,
David & Pam
Watch James Taylor and his family sing 'You Can Close Your Eyes' CLICK HERE