I have lost my focus. I am finding it very difficult to concentrate on anything for very long. I am spending too much time playing games on the computer and staring at the wall. I fool around all day and don’t make it to the studio until late afternoon. This is a funk that I have been in before so I know I will work my way out of it. Once I start in the studio, it is great, but why can’t I get more discipline? Argh!

I have been working on Allegro:

I think I need to set aside some time to make some new fabric — I want to screen print, discharge, soy wax, etc. I need some stimulation for new work.

I have been beading the Twelve by Twelve lorikeet quilt. I haven’t done beading lately and I am finding it very soothing.

I did get set up with Skype yesterday and talked to Diane Hock and Brenda Gael Smith of the Twelves. So much fun. Of course, I know Diane well, but it was fun to hear Brenda’s Aussie accent.

My other creative endeavor today was to make this very delicious rustic peach tart.

Tomorrow, we are taking Miss Mia to a Garrison Keilor concert at the Oregon Zoo. She is a big fan of NPR and The Prairie Home Companion. I promised her that if Garrison ever came to Portland that I would take her. I hope she enjoys it. Unfortunately, it is outside and the weather forecast is not that great. But, we are hardy Oregonians!!