Un-homed But Not Unhinged: High- and Low-Lights
Fortunately when I look back on 2010, it hasn鈥檛 all been horrendous as many might think. Somehow the un-homed status has taken center stage of late, but there have been many swings when I look back.
There were a couple of art exhibits that featured my art; one at Bishop Museum this past summer. I even got favorable reviews in the paper. Nothing sold however, so I can still claim 鈥渟tarving artist鈥 status in that realm.
I even made several new connections with people this year that have been the backbone to my feeling like I鈥檝e still got a chance to turn things around. From patients that became friends, to friends that became patients, to Paul the taco entrepreneur at Zaratez Mexicatassen, to meeting up with old friends and teachers, and my older sister getting married.
And of course there were obviously several low points as so many people re-evaluated life choices in not so skillful ways. I know of four suicides myself, and a good friend was close to Andy Irons when he passed.
There were also a couple of friends who didn鈥檛 come through when I really needed someone to turn to. Those make me grieve the most, knowing that some of the threads that held you together weren鈥檛 as strong as you hoped.
But here we are in a new year, and still things are always going to be unexpected. On the first morning of the year, the Natatorium showers were actually warmer than the ocean. Big surprise but I鈥檓 certainly not going to complain. Instead I think I鈥檒l do some laundry and try to clean up the van a little. Happy New Year everyone!
