Apology and Congratulations to Sous Chef, Jay Jr.

Sorry for not having posted, but the strep throat went into bronchitis, blah, blah, that I'm still not over, along with business travel, grandchildren here, still here, family here and now preparing for Jay's double knee replacement surgery, hasn't left me with time to get to the brushes and paint. That doesn't mean that there's a lack of inspiration. I have three gorgeous colors of bearded irises calling to me, as well as many other beautiful flowers and animals at this time of year. As always lots of excitement, the fox was just outside my studio door this morning when I went out at 10 a.m. That really shook the both of us up. Jay Jr. has officially been promoted to sous chef at Georges'. Congratulations Jay! We're extremely proud of him. We did get a day off on the 25th of May to go to Patricia and Adam's for a cookout and some of the best home-cooked food that I've had anywhere. Adam, who cooks for our chef's dinners here, was really in his element cooking at his and Patricia's home. Everything was outstanding. Such a hospitable couple...I should say family, because their five year old daughter Anastasia loves to have guests. We closed the place, leaving at 1:30 a.m., but you wouldn't want to leave either. It was a fantastic party. Thank you Patricia, Adam and Anastasia. I will try to get some paintings, or at least some photos posted ASAP. In the meantime, say a prayer for Jay on Thursday as he has his surgery.