I said I was going to take a break and didn't. Then suddenly I just quietly left. I honestly can say I have no real clear reason as to why I took such a long break from blogging or reading blogs. Time passed and I found I didn't even know how to get started again. An apology seemed in order but it was just easier to ignore than to do anything about it. So today I decided just to sit down and write a blog. It's a scruffy blog but at least it's a blog.

When I wasn't looking I found myself a social life. Who knew joining a Calligraphy Society could change my life so much? I joined the Fairbank Calligraphy Society last April and my life has not been the same since. Actually I blame the enormously talented Kathy Guthrie (Her link doesn't seem to be working at the moment but as soon as it is, I will link her up.) for this. I took her Uncial class because a) it was at a time I could b) a friend of mine was also taking it c) I have terrible handwriting. I can't say I started off with any great enthusiasm for calligraphy but I like Kathy and I knew my friend and I would have fun. I certainly had no idea I would become hooked on it and I certainly had no idea my life would suddenly be filled up with various sketch clubs and art groups. But that is exactly what happened. An even bigger surprise is I volunteered to be on the executive for the calligraphy society. What happened to the loner I once was?

You know what? I think maybe I blame you guys. Yup, that's right. When I found my little blogging community I discovered a need for companionship that I didn't know I needed. So I'm sorry about my lack of attention but I cannot thank you enough for friendships I had formed which made me realize I really needed to get out from under my students and otherwise solitary existence and become a more active person within my community. I'm having a blast.

Saxe Point, Esquimalt: Just one of the great places I sketched this summer.