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Greetings Family!
About 15months ago I returned from a season of connection with myself or dare I say reconnection and adventure with the world around me. As you know, my objective was to grow and pursue my passion of art making specifically photography. Well, in some ways with the next few days this journey is coming full circle...

I am proud to announce a new exhibition opening Friday, November 12. In conjunction with Fisk University's 2010 Homecoming Celebration and the Young Alumni Association I will be sharing several new photographic mixed media pieces. Each piece is simply.... Reflecting the Past. Should you find yourself in the Nashville area; please stop by.

Fisk University, Milo Cravath Administration Building, 1000 17th Ave North, Nashville. Friday, November 12, 6:00-10:00pm. A special artist talk will take place at 5:30pm! I had a recent comment asking to see more updates on this process, new work and the latest in the life of Laci. "Don't leave us hanging!," were the specific comments. I need to do a better job and I want to stay connected with my "peeps!" And so here until then... (or after considering when you read this), read my photography blog at http://www.fotofans.blogspot.com/ or follow me on Twitter @FotoFans! Thanks for following until now and let's keep the party going!

That Long, Seriously?

Hello Friends!
So today I had a lovely email sent to me from the folks at gmail. Basically saying, "hey there? remember us..." Apparently it has been about 7 months since my last post. Who knew! I have seriously been busy ...

In a nut shell, shooting events and creating art, So far this year I have had 3 shows, the third opens Friday. Each time my work has been displayed for 1-4 months. The push at the end is always a little stressful, but the feedback and individual impressions about something you created... Priceless. I am also a resident artist with a group called REDLine. The best way to summarize, it is an art incubator. I have my own studio space, darkroom, and multiple colleagues to learn from and with. The show Friday culimnates my 6month growth period. And I will be showing color!! I still can't beleive it. If you like to learn more, just click on the red link above!

I have also been working in Florida. Trust me when I say I LOVE IT! I am working as an education consultant and go for about a week each month. It is a special treat, making new friends, exploring a new city and creating your own schedule. What I truly love about education consulting is this... You don't have to be the one there day in and day out. 'nuff said! I will be heading back next week. *Side Thought* It was great to be there during the first WI snow storm, but not sure what to think being in FL at the highest (and hottest) point of summer.

Finally, what of my dear sweet Italia? Cara Mia... It is still on my mind. Funny I just say a commercial for the new movie, Eat, Pray, Love, after the book...  I received this book as a gift and made it half way through, perhaps it's time to pick it back up and finish. Several folks thought I was having the same exploration when I first left for Florence. In some ways I feel I'm in the middle of my journey too. Hummm?

What a Difference a Year Makes!

I am sure you have heard the Dinah Washington song... "What a Difference a Day Makes..." It has been used on several commercials and is pretty much a classic. If you haven't heard it before, because maybe you live under a ROCK... check it out when you have a chance. But I digress.... I need more then a day to take in all the differences I have dealt with, in the last 10 years!!

As I reflect and wrap up 2009, and another decade of life, I am blown by the choices I have made and the changes that have occurred as well. Some days I am still in awe that I actually quit my job and moved to Europe; still seems like a dream. Of course I have memories that make me sad, like being so far from friends and my sweet grandfather passing away. The fact I was able to survive 2 of the hardest years of my life, but that is now a testimony! I am also laughing thinking back to all the Y2K drama and BEAMING, because I became strong enough to compete in my first sprint triathlon and have been hooked on a healthy lifestyle ever since.

So what will the next decade or better yet lets start with the first year have in store for little Laci? I want to continue to show and sell my art...Walk in love with those around me... Maintain my strong and healthy lifestyle... Travel! In the end, only God knows for sure, but I promise to keep you posted. Happy New Year everyone! 2010 ready or not... here we come!!