When after living in the same community for nearly thirty years, raising children and running a home, settling in a new place can present unexpected challenges and unanticipated dynamics. It can take time to find a momentum, a rhythm, routine and new friendships. Wonderfully new things can be discovered in the process, that bring about different perspectives and outcomes, even in art-making. Meeting with a new friend weekly at The Corner Store has been one such delightful ‘new thing’ where we discuss big and small things and exchange ideas around art-making. I’ve began to experiment a bit with acrylics, collage and in new apps on my iPad. I don’t know where it’s all going but trust that the ‘signs’ along the way will direct me. It can be uncomfortable and even frustrating at times, but also exciting and deeply gratifying when I’m pleased with the results.