Stetching the comfort zone

Living within your comfort zone is, well, comfortable. There is assurance in the sameness of days enjoyed doing the mundane chores of daily living and spending your leisure time doing things that bring you joy. But every once in a while, it is a good idea to shake things up. Prove to yourself that you aren't in a rut, that an old dog can learn new tricks, or that the worst that can happen if you stretch yourself is that you'll spring back to where you were with a new perspective.

At the ripe old age of 39, ok 47, all right! all right! 55 (and a half ), I will be entering one to three watercolors in a student art show. I am excited and nervous at the same time, like losing your virginity but announcing it in advance and having spectators there when it happens.

The exhibit will run August 17-26, with a premiere the afternoon of the 17th. I have never done something like this, and never thought I would. This may eventually become a "been there, done that" event, or maybe it will give me a reason to wear a beret, call myself an ar-teest, and tell my family I can't possibly cook dinner because my muse is calling.