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Today, I attended the same piano recital that I didn’t attend last year. In fact, I had that post on private for the longest time because I was so ashamed. What a difference a year makes! This year, I didn’t take any benzos, went and had a good time. I think those benzos are such a trap. This month’s Outside Magazine (offline) has a feature on a climber who was in the same haze I’ve been in for years. It was like reading my own story.

Anyway. It was FABULOUS seeing Sage play the piano. He did so well! At the end, he stood up and gave a little bow. He didn’t show any sign of nerves at all. He appeared calm, cool and collected. Later, I asked him about it. He told me, “Mom, I was terrified!” One would have never known.

You can’t really see much, but it was very nice. Here’s a fun pic of Sage wearing Greg’s old scratched-up glasses.

For Mother’s Day (I know, I’m a bit late posting this, or did I already say?) Greg bought me bunches of Copic markers–they’re alcohol based and blend well. They come in a zillion awesome colors too. I’m having a blast. Best Mother’s Day present ever! (Sage got in on the action and bought me a couple as well.)

I am taking a step to rid myself of fear of a different kind. I’ve signed up to put some artwork in a public exhibition, after which it will be sold for a charitable cause. The deal is, they give you a canvas, and you do whatever you want with it as long as you can still hang it on the wall. I have a zillion different ideas and can’t decide on a thing. I haven’t done anything creative since I picked up the blank canvas from the gallery. Ack! I’m committed, though, so I will have to follow through. I’ve got a month to get it, whatever it is, finished.

Does anyone in a hot climate have any exercise advice? I’ve been slacking, because I hate the heat! Hate it! Perhaps I should take the dogs swimming instead?

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