Did I sleep through the last few weeks? I must have because I can't think of any other reason why I feel like I've lost time over the past month. It's almost CHRISTAMS! Wow.
It's been a year of ups and downs. I've suffered some bouts of difficulty in 2023 but I've also had a year of great opportunity. When I think back over the past 12 months what I cherish the most are the amazing new people I've met and become friends with. From the new and returning clients I've seen at the various art shows, to the amazing and inspiring fellow artists I taught with at the Haliburton School of Art and Design, to my incredibly talented fellow artisans at this year's One of a Kind Show. Thank you for being such amazing people.
A couple of days ago my dog Oreo had surgery to remove all of his teeth. Poor guy is not liking his Cone of Shame much but he's making a remarkable recovery. Thank you to the doctors and staff at Toronto's Veterinary Emergency Clinic for providing such outstanding care to my curmudgeonly little dog. The gift of a pain free mouth is a wonderful Christmas gift indeed.
I have a lot of plans for the coming year but I'll talk about that more in the coming weeks. For now I just wanted to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas. Be well and enjoy the season in whatever way you love best.
xoxo Deidre, Mitzi and Oreo
