Today, I am preoccupied with a mixed bag of emotions. I’m feeling homesick for the Pacific Northwest, for my sons, my grandkids and others in my family tree. But I am also filled with gratitude at the people here who have welcomed me back with so much love, particularly my artist friends. I am already collaborating with my longtime artist soul mate, Eric Wolfe, continuing the collaborative work we used to do together to put together a show planned for June at the Carnegie in Linton. I have found new artists to create with, including Kane Meurer and our own Tia Irish. For those of you who d...