Feeling masses better and so joined my dancing friends at our Thursday mornings Dancefit Class in nearby Orleton.  It was wonderful to be Rock and Rolling, Cha-cha-cha-ing and lots more for an hour.  It felt wonderful to be dancing to great music.  

Delivered some artwork to Art @ Goring and have been asked to take part in an exhibition in June.  The Gallery owner, Sarah, wants about 20 paintings, so I am working hard in my studio.  The difficulty with oil paint is the length of time needed for the paint to become touch dry.  Still I will get there in the end.  Lots of ideas.  Painting is good for my senses, the smell, the look, the colour, the actual substance makes my mouth water.  Now time for a cup of tea.

Well, the last year was 'nothing but a trouble'.   Himself Indoors, was diagnosed with bowel cancer, a successful operation was followed with 6 months chemo.  Our car knew the way to Hereford Hospital and we found the cheapest car park that didn't involve taking out a new mortgage  by way of payment.  At the end of October he was given the all clear.   A couple of months freedom from the hospital, hooray, but then I started feeling a bit grotty, it would appear that I had bladder cancer.  Fast tracked this year and I have had the small op, same hospital, cancer has gone and I feel now great.  It has been all worrying and my mind has been rubbish.  Luckily I have wonderful family and amazing friends who have all nurtured me back to sanity and health.  In between dashing to hospital I have been able to lose myself in my painting.  I have been quite productive and have really enjoyed messing about in my studio.  There is nothing quite like the smell of oil paint.

To give me inspiration I will go shortly to The National Portrait Gallery, London, to see the John Singer Sargent exhibition.  I am already salivating with anticipation.