Celebration Of Life - It was my wife's Birthday yesterday. We went out for dinner, Ryan one of our 4 children came to dinner with us. We had a lot to celebrate, Donna and I just celebrated our 15th Anniversary together. We are grandparents now also, Shaunna and Matt have a little boy Joseph (see picture ). We are in good health and happy. My mom is in the hospital recovering from a hip fracture. Dad is doing great. So this summer has really made us reflect on what is important in life. Art sales have improved this year despite the eonomy, which is a pleasant surprise. Most importantly our children are all doing well and happy. Donna and I are hoping all is well in your lives too. Enjoy each day, take what life serves you and realize all experiences help you savior your life.
Art For Alaska Parks Top 30 Judging. Last night our two judges did a very appreciative and difficult job of selecting the 30 entries that will be displayed in the Art Show for the month of September at LaRoma Bakery on 99th Ave/Old Seward Highway in Anchorage Alaska. We had a really good selection of entries from all over the Northwest this year. I am so glad I was part of the committee running the show for the Alaska Artists Guild and not a judge. I have come over the last two years to really appreciate those artists that are willing to take the time and effort involved in selecting their choices. I have seen the Judges truly agonize over some selections that did not make the top 30 that will be in the show. The judges really do make a effort to pick the best based on Composition, Color and representation of the Parks the artist choose to paint. 
The Piano Teacher by Eric Deeter - Eric was lost to us on 9-17-2009.
