Yes, it has been some time since I last wrote, but it is not because there has not been anything to write about. Sometimes we just don’t schedule it among the mired of other required tasks and deadlines.  Meanwhile, perhaps you have been following my monthly arts articles in Lake & Sumter Style Magazine to know that I have been writing and this does not even count the appraisal reports written as well.

This spring has taken me to Chicago for a personal property appraisal conference during which I reconnected with the windy city. The weather was pretty civilized even if I did have to pull out a few sweaters after already packed up for the central Florida winter season.

You may have noticed some changes to my website; such as additions to our on-line gallery of art for sale, a new “eye” among those revolving on the home page – Man Ray’s Glass Tears, and new services. Most recently we launched a traveling exhibition service which comes with a special logo – thank you Zed+Zed+Eye Creative Communications!

Our first exhibit – with more in the planning stages - The Underwater World of Bruce Mozert, highlights the zany, retro photographs of beautiful ladies underwater during the mid-century, hey-day of the Silver Springs. I am very excited about this exhibit’s collaboration with Dr. Robert Knight, Director of the Howard T. Odum Florida Springs Institute. Through their support and the power these images possess, we hope to raise public awareness about the environmental changes that have negatively impacted the springs throughout our beautiful state.

As many of you know, it is that time of year again when I get the to-do list together as the countdown begins for the shift in my professional responsibilities. Only a few days remain before I make the annual trek across the pond to that wonderful country I call my second home, Greece. This summer will be different from the previous five years of excavation in that we will be studying what we have uncovered in preparation for publication. I will also be residing in a different village. Unfortunately, that means I will not be visiting daily with my adopted animal friends but hope new ones will be made.

So, I will sign out for now, but will certainly send updates from the “field.” Have a great and safe summer!