Holy Canol! I have raised 75% of my goal to support my Self Made Summer Sabbatical. Thank you to all who have contributed. Your support has helped me take a little time out from teaching to concentrate on making and promoting my artwork. So far this summer I have had time to make some new pieces for the "Stardust" project, & update my website gallery for that work. I also had some of that work exhibited in a show this summer at Steve Gilbert Studios, and have had a piece selected to be auctioned off at the PCNW Auction to be held Oct 4th. I am so grateful to all who have made it possible. I have one more adventure planned before heading back to class this fall. I will post about that shortly. Thanks again for all your support, love, & encouragement. Gina