Semester end, almost Christmas

As a professor, the end of the semester always brings mixed feelings, and this one more so than usual. It was the first time I taught two classes in the same semester; I have a full time job in the day when nearly all of the classes are scheduled. Not to mention that I'm in the MICA (Maryland Institute College of Art) low-residency Studio art program. The drawing I class that I taught was small but mighty-on the one hand I was so sad that class is over. But of course on the other hand I'm so glad I have more time for-egads, there is so much I've been neglecting. 

Research paper handed in, Professional Practice project done, now I finally am able to put more time into my studio work. I just finished preparing 3 panels for a triptych. I finished weaving panel #2 of Tagor's scarf, and have a bunch of other things taking shape.

I usually love putting up the Christmas tree and decorations. Sadly, it isn't going to happen this year. I can't do everything, something had to go. I will get to see some family, but had to toss out all the other Christmas-y things I usually like to do. Which is fine. Sometimes you have to let go of the traditions and embrace love of God and love of fellow humans, and realize what's really important.