My friend, Lita visited for a short bit on her way back from a book making class in Bellevue. I can not tell you how much a friend can recharge your batteries and inspire you to create. I am in my summer rut of making things for the shop and that often means making the same series of jewelry again and again. I am not complaining but there simply isn't time to come up with new work in the rush of summer visitors. Anyhow, with Lita's visit came the fresh air that allowed me an afternoon of respite and I finally finished a small painting I had been working on and managed to do a doodle in my sketchbook. Her visit was a vacation for me!

Jake and Lita at breakfast.

Lita and just rolled out of bed, me!