The art show season has begun. We had a great weekend in Chicago for Mayfest. It wasn’t really my jam but we tried it and live and learn. We did however meet a lot of interesting and fun people and I always enjoy dog and people watching at shows. Chicago people love their dogs!  As I was sitting there sometimes my booth was quiet(other times it was nuts) but I could just watch and daydream during the quiet waves. Saw so many adorable families.  I will be a grandma for the first time this summer and I am beyond excited for that. It will be a new phase in my life and I’m so happy for my daughter and son in law.  When I think of becoming a grandma I sometimes reflect on how my own mom years were. I had three wonderful kids.  My son - the oldest of my kids- tragically passed away in 2011.  There is alot of his soul in my art…He was a beautiful person inside and out and a joy to me.  I have two adult daughters who also give me plenty of ideas.  Seeing the families at shows takes my mind and memories back. Those thoughts inspired my latest painting. It’s a small 11x14 called “Mama Bear” of course.  Mama loves all her children as different as they may be. They are all unique and precious gifts.