"Commitment".........................

One of the "beauties" of Photoshop Elements, for me, is when I don't have time to create something tactile, paint, collage, etc., I know I can always fall back on Photoshop to express myself a bit. It helps me unwind, particularly in the evening hours.

The past couple of weeks has been a bit filled with family stuff, preparations for collage classes I'm teaching at the Albany Art Room, things having to be done around the house. My mom just turned 88 years old, this month, and she's been in need of much more attention as of late. Fortunately, she lives right around the corner from us but I can see where some of the physical things she's been used to doing, are starting to catch up. We found an aide, for her, who starts tomorrow to assist her with some things and we're hoping this works out.

You probably didn't need to know all of this but this is the thing about Blogging that I am finding is helpful. It kind of helps to "blow some things out' that one might need to share with others without getting too personal :)

I, sometimes, get a little anxious or frustrated when I can't commit to certain days or times to create my art. My husband notices as he feels I get a little "crabby" or "snappy" as he says. :) But; this is how our lives are; we, sometimes, have to commit to things in our days that take priority over art. I'm sure you all feel this in your life.

Commitment is an interesting thing. I think that's another thing I like about crows. They mate for life! They are committed to one another, ya know for the long haul. Amazing! But; they do it.

So, as I cannot always commit myself to block in some time, to create my art, I can still turn to my laptop and enter the world of Photoshop Elements and play and create something visual that can offer some meaning to me.

I hope this piece means something to you, too, perhaps to help you think about committment to your own needs, wants and joys when you can. I know each day we have to commit ourselves to our responsibilities and priorities, but sometimes we can get lost in them.

Commit yourself to a happy and artful day! Love to all........................Marilyn xxoo