Normally in two weeks time, I would be busy prepping for my new classes and catching up with colleagues about their summers. I have been given this wonderful gift (thank you Brad) of a self-imposed sabbatical to work solely on my paintings. Amazing right!? I would be lying if I said I was not completely off balance, as I set up my new space ( where do I put everything?)in a new city (where do I find everything?), 22 years of teaching with no break really creates a routine! As a way to keep my process going and hold my self-accountable, I will be posting my year off in my teaching blog.