a daily breath

August now.

   July was swift, and though I believe it was far too busy, it’s hard to recall anything meaningful happening. July was that sort of a month.

   I do know I didn’t spend enough time on my art; July is often like that. What happens in July usually becomes an attempt to deal with the many unexpected priorities that take over my life. When all is said and done, they were not the priorities I was counting on.

   So, this August I will, again, make art my priority. August seems to allow the time.

   In past years, August has been all about the art. In 2020, I started an Artful August Immersion and most years since have followed suit.

   As it happens, I’ve got an opening this Friday for a group show I am participating in. I’d almost forgotten about it during July. I dropped off the two prints I’m exhibiting last Friday and, I guess, that helped set my mood for the forthcoming month.

   This year, this August, I’ve got a few projects that need my attention but, more so, I’ve got plans that need to be further developed. They won’t advance until I spend time on them. I will this August.

© 2026 j.g. lewis

Play it safe.
Keep it simple.
Go look at some art.
Climb on a bike.
Pick out a favourite
album (or three) and
turn up the hi-fi.
Go to a new restaurant
with an old friend, or
have a picnic in the park.
Treat yourself to ice cream.
Don’t read yesterday’s news
(or social media feeds).
Turn off the phone.
Stay cool.
No matter what you do, or
how you do it, don’t let the
weight of the week
crush the spirit of
the next few days.
Summer is already to short,
maximize your life.
Adjust your attitude.
Be good to your self.
Have a great weekend.

© 2019 j.g. lewis