I had a very lovely day at the Boylan Heights Art Walk. It was a good day for me on so many levels. Friends that care about me and support my work came and helped, stayed all day and helped pack up when we were all so tired, I was amazed I never expected so much help. My son was amazing, loading, unloading, staying calm and charming all day, lots of positive energy, always there for me with good advice and lots of love, such a sweet man. Tonya and Jason that own the porch we took over were very gracious and generous and truely nice people, made us feel very welcome. All the Artwalk crew were very kind and helpful, they do an amazing job. To all of you that purchased my sculpture, I thank you so much. I like to think I don’t need validation but that is not true, it felt fantastic to have people like the pieces and take them home or give them to loved ones and you make it possible to buy more clay, mix more glazes and keep going. I admit that for the first part of the day I was very freaked out, showing in galleries is much easier, I can run away and hide, being there with the work is hard for me, I hold my body very tight, but the kindness just kept pouring in from friends, family, neighbors and patrons, complete strangers so sweet that I had to start to open to it and the next time I do this I will not have to be so apprehensive, Raleigh people are great. All in all I have to say I am a very lucky woman and thankful for my life. I have included a photo of my sidekick Louie, my business consultant and spiritual adviser, We both thank you all.