Its early morning and the best time to catch the family at home so I’ve been on the computer for a while already.

I have the slippers on that Mum sent me once, (not to be seen in public but great for travel) and they are a comfort away from home.

Messages about ‘Quilter versus Artist’ from another group on the internet reminds me of all the things I think of and value as an artist.

I imagine you all feel a similar way, but when I am in a situation with people who ask what I ‘do’ or even long term friends who consider my life frivolous and can’t understand my passion for art, photography, quilting…. that’s when I draw on my inner sanctum and and retrieve my consideration for those who ask the question.

I saw this statement recently.

“I relate to everything—history, photography, and even…