Mind over Matter

Well - I had a very interesting weekend - I worked at a Greek Festival in Modesto, for the weekend - selling oil paintings - which I have not done in years.

The drive from LA to Modesto was uneventful. And the "lovely" Motel 6 was very close by the Church were the festival was held. After a good nights sleep I drove over there to set up. Low and behold - there was ANOTHER vendor selling the same as me - the oil paintings. Out of only 9 vendors- 2 were selling the oils! What a faux pas! Erik was not pleased!

The weekend was very busy for the festival - but not so for the vendors and certainly not for me - about half of what was done at the same festival last year! But I guess not bad as I had competition and my prices were definitely more than Silvio's! And the country is a bit shaky with the dim economic news last week. But the "mind over matter" part - I was able to stay uptone and to really create a good show and managed to make some good sales. It was a "mind over matter" matter driving home and overcoming the immense tiredness! Long days! But a few bucks in my pocket and Erik's (and the Church's)

Frankly, it was very uncomfortable being caught in the middle of the Church and Erik - yikes. Not very great communication. But Erik does know how to run a great business!

My neighbors were so special - the gals selling the olive wood (hand-carved) and the fellow selling the Byzantine stuff from Santa Barbara - what terrific folk. So helpful and encouraging! I look forward to staying in touch with Maha and Tamara. I hope to stay in touch with George as well.

The food was expensive and very mediocre - but how easy is it to prepare 10,000 chicken dinners!?

The drive home was pretty tortuous - but after a while I got my second (third or fourth) wind and here I sit with a few more dollars in my pocket than I had on Friday.