Dear T,
Well, I'm trying one of those Paint Nite things tonight, like you suggested I do. Part of me thought I shouldn't do this one, because it's flowers, which is what I had the really bad feedback from when I was a kid. But then, it's "abstract roses," so they aren't supposed to be realistic. And maybe this is exactly what I need to break through and feel OK taking some sort of art lesson again? Or to realize that painting is really not for me, in which case perhaps I could try the local pottery class or the glass-fusing class or the jewelry-making class or...I just need to get out there and stop being so afraid of failure or embarrassment. I've managed that with yoga or going for walks, time to venture into a different area. And there will be beer at least.
Love,
LT