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In 2018 we are celebrating the 100th year anniversary of the passage of the most important bird-protection laws ever passed. The Migratory Bird Treaty Act is the oldest wildlife protection law on the books. It was one of the National Audubon Society's first major victory. This bill has saved millions, possibly billions of birds. In honor of this victory the Audubon Society, National Geographic and Nature lovers around the world are joining forces to celebrate the "Year of the Bird."

2018  is flying by so quickly. It has been an extremely busy year. I started the year off by painting for two solo shows. The first, "The Ways of Water Birds” at William Reaves  / Sarah Foltz Fine Art in Houston, Texas, February 16 - March 10. The second, “Taking Flight” Rockport Center for the Arts at the Estelle Stair Gallery in Rockport, Texas, June 16 - July 28. I had the honor of being chosen as the 2018 Rockport Art Festival's Poster Artist.  My painting "Pat's Splendor" was selected for the 2018 poster and was auctioned off at the Rockport Gala. "Sandy 25" was selected for the 2018 exhibition of "Birds in Art." It is such an honor to be included this prestigious international show. "Glorious" also brought further international recognition when it was selected for exhibition at the Djibouti Embassy through the US Department of State's "Art in Embassies" program.

In the interim we were busy packing our nest in Cypress and flying south.  Our southern journey ended in Corpus Christi. I am super excited the birds are on their way. I say the first flock of sandhill cranes Monday and Wednesday a large flock of ducks flew over the neighborhood. Thus the reason for our flying south. And a personal note, another major victory, "7 years cancer free!"