“Why is there no Festival in 2023?” is the most asked question at the shop. The festival is pretty consuming in thoughts, time and energy. We don’t have a huge planning committee. In fact, most of the behind scenes work is completed by myself and my husband Steve. We started it when our daughter Danni was only 5 years old. And now being her last year of high school and her “last” summer vacation without major life demands and commitments on her as there will be next year… we just want to completely enjoy this time and truly be present. It is for moments like this that happen yesterday that I want to have the head space to really, deeply comprehend, experience and not just hurry by because I have so much else going on and I don’t want to miss the feeling of living this chapter out.

When reality really … really sinks in! I look down and see the red graduation cap and gown peaking out of my daughter’s book bag. A mix of melancholy like emotions flood me. So excited for her, proud of her, and a little sad for the truth that our one on one time as it has been is slowly evaporating in front of our eyes but crystallizing and morphing into something new, truly exciting and cool. It was a just a fleeting second in time with more emotion felt in a typical hour…but one of those life moments that will stay in my soul like a Polaroid snapshot. I am so very proud and happy for our daughter Danni!! An incredibly successful chapter ending and a new one - that will be way more thrilling … is about to begin.

So, please save the dates of Sept. 21 & 22, 2024 for The Purple Painted Lady Festival. 

 

As Arnold Schwarzenegger famously said….. “I’ll be back!”

 

In the meantime, please come and visit us at our shop located at 2620 State Route 31 Palmyra, NY 14522

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We would love to see you there!