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The average adult makes an estimated astounding 35,000 decisions a day. Of course that includes the routine unconscious decisions like breathing, as well as all the conscious decisions that range from simple and routine to complex emotional decisions.  That figure also includes 226.7 decisions a day that the average person makes that are related to food. No wonder we are all so exhausted.

In spite of years spent applying creams and potents  which were advertised to prevent aging, eating healthy foods and sleeping the prescribed number of hours a night, I have become an older woman. The evolution of my life journey has been and continues to be interesting, challenging…. and totally amazing. 

As many of you will remember, I wrote a series of Blogs entitled “Living With Art” during Covid which we shared with the Gallery’s patrons and friends. Well, after a hiatus, and by popular demand, I have agreed to share my thoughts and feelings about art and life either weekly or bi-weekly. The Gallery staff, in turn, will share those thoughts and feelings with you. Enjoy! And feel free to send your comments.

The owner of one of the businesses in Paseo and I meet fairly regularly to discuss issues related to The Paseo.

 

 

Yesterday, in the middle of an important Zoom call, my trusted laptop unexpectedly failed—and to my surprise, I found myself mourning its loss. As I reflected on why letting go of an object could feel so personal, I realized how deeply we attach meaning to the things that serve us well. From old devices to heirloom art, the things we keep—and the way we part with them—tell a story about what we value and how we hope those stories continue

Throughout my life, role models have shaped my understanding of what was possible—and what was wise. My earliest influences were, of course, my parents: my father, intelligent, curious, and driven; my mother, graceful, spirited, and drawn to beauty. As a child, I aspired to think like my father and look like my mother—a pattern that, if I'm honest, continues today. Though I briefly turned to literature, movies, and pop culture for inspiration in my teenage years, my parents were always there, subtly guiding me back toward better examples when it mattered most.

During graduate school, I was introduced to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and became fascinated by how personality theory influences the way we work and interact. As an art gallery owner, I’ve often reflected on how we perceive artists and creativity through the lens of personality. While some believe there’s a singular "artistic temperament," my experience—and the MBTI—suggests that creativity spans all personality types. True artistry, I’ve learned, is less about type and more about character, courage, and the pursuit of a dream.