The beaches in Nova Scotia were great. Most of the ones that I went to had no lifeguards or bathrooms or places to change, just lots of rocks, the sand and the surf. Often I would have the beach to myself, except for a couple of other people out walking their dogs. Occasionally there would be a family out playing in the sand with their kids, or a on a day when the waves were a bit rough, surfers in wet suits would show up in groups of two or three to practice their sport in the chilly waters of the north Atlantic. Most every day I would take off my shoes and walk along the edge of the water. On some days I wore my bathing suit and went further in, but only if there were other people around. And I picked up lots and lots of stones to take home. The granite there is really beautiful, and so varied in its color combinations.
I enjoy spending time with friends and family but I also love being alone for long periods of time. I like to stay up late and sleep in late. I enjoy teaching art and encouraging creativity in others. I am more spiritual than I am religious. I am a member of the Religious Society of Friends, and live and work at Pendle Hill, a Quaker retreat center near Philadelphia. Someday I hope to have a home and studio in a beautiful, semi-rural place, where I can focus full time on being a sculptor. For now my career goals are to continue to offer excellent teaching and spiritual nurture to my students; develop a strong body of sculpture work and find places to show it; learn how to use the CS4 design software on my new Mac; design a web site; and network with other artists. I am married to Larry (also an artist) and I have two children. Sarah is 20 and Benjamin is 18.
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