My first morning at the artist/writers residency at Chateau Orquevaux. 🇫🇷 I’m spending most of the day getting acclimated and sorting though a few hundred emails that accumulated while I was in Paris. Soon, I’ll be jumping into page one of a new book: always a bit intimidating, but exciting as well — before the frustration begins. (How is it that even page one feels like diving into the deep end?)

I’m so hopeful that two weeks here will leave me feeling joyfully accomplished. But, regardless, I’m trying to live in each moment, and take in the beauty of this place and the people and art that surround me. 🙏🏻

Sending you all wishes for joy, peace and creativity as this new year gets her footing. 💫