Some people have a therapist. I have Ann, Betty, Deb, and a big sack of art supplies.
This past week, we had a makeshift Christmas party with homemade eggnog and Pirouline cookies - Jack and I laughed about how his mother would've fit right in.
Note: That bottle was less than half full when I showed up with it - one good serving (with fresh nutmeg) apiece.
I spent my art time painting a card to send in thanks to our friends, Jeff and Betsy, who treated us to a delicious holiday lunch at our favorite seafood joint last weekend and gave us a lovely set of flameless candles.
They have a whole pack of little Schnauzers, so I painted one.
So far, the cards I have painted for folks have been well-received, and I think theirs will be, too.

