Time Flies By

Time has flown by and so much has happened.  It would take me hours to write down the places we've been, the friends that have come and gone, the family dramas, and the beautiful and inspiring experiences that once again have changed me and my life profoundly.

Of consequence I do want to tell you that my two friends - Tom and Hector Boldo - came to be a few years ago to begin an association that would help Latino artists in Hattiesburg.  From a very simple idea to now a beautiful art gallery - NUESTRO ARTE - we can say that we have helped to change the art landscape in Downtown Hattiesburg.  Nuestro Arte is a beautiful little place exhibiting not only our art but art from other artists in town and south MS.  We have had innovative exhibits bringing together amateur artists and professional artists under the same roof. It has been a lot of work but it has also been rewarding work. 

                  

This past week we (Tom, Hector & I) worked together with the Art Department at Mississippi State University to bring together a beautiful exhibit - LatinXpressions-Diversity in Art.  To some extent, it was a culminating moment for me to see years of hard work being displayed in a beautiful and respected venue.  It was humbling and yet, I felt very proud.

Lastly and utmost consequential is the decision that John and I have made to move to New Orleans at the end of this school year.  He will be partially retiring at that time, fully retiring the following year.  At 62 years old I am finally fulfilling my life-long dream of living in New Orleans.  This will be huge for both us with tons of possibilities and exciting opportunities.  We are both nervous but excited about this new chapter in our lives.

To an exciting future.