The last few weeks have been rough.
My laptop is still not fixed so I’m reading your posts on my phone and I can’t easily engage with commenting from here.
My job has been stressful. Early in October, a transient started a massive fire/explosion in our complex electrical panel. Over 20 major and mom and pop establishments are affected. Initially, we were closed for 6 days, some stores are still not able to open.
We now have power (on and off) provided by diesel generators. They say it might be a year before they get the panels rebuilt.
But that’s not all! Last week an old copper pipe in the ceiling of my stores storage room decided to burst! 😖 Water was flowing for 6 days before the right contractor arrived to fix it.
Needless to say, I have been stressed out and working 10+ hours a day with little time off. It was difficult to relax during my birthday getaway with so much going on.
But, things are getting fixed and I will get everything under control again, eventually. Today is my first day home in 13 days, I’m not leaving my studio, it’s time to paint! 🎨 😊
Tiffany Arp-Daleo Art 
Wow, I had no idea how bad the situation was for you. Glad you are home at last.
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Hang in there! I will say, when I saw the picture I thought it was something ghoulish for Halloween, which… when I think about it, it is sort of frightening.
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Oh sweet friend. I am so sorry that happened. It must be something good and I expected is coming your way. I 🙏🏼 your panel gets fixed up sooner. Lots of hugs and may your time in the studio be especially fruitful and wonderful ♥️ Birthday celebrations hopefully can come later, too. 🤗
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*unexpectedly good
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Also, a melted electrical panel is kinda artistic. I had to re-read transient a couple of times because I wondered if it was transformer instead, but then I’m like no…. That sucks… I’m sorry 😞
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That is fantastic and so surreal of the surreal movement.
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I’m so sorry to hear about the electrical, water and laptop, dear Tiffany. As you note, things will get back to normal – hang in there – and, you are a rock star for coping with all of this! Sending hugs, my friend 🤗🤗
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Hope things clear up sooner than expected.
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good luck!
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I hope it’s all fixed soon 🙂
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Tiffany, I am so sorry to read about your frustrations. Goodness! You are dealing with more than your share! You are a warrior. 💪🏻
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🤗awww man, that is rough
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Oh darlin’, I’m so sorry. This is not just a distraction — it is a serious infraction of time, creativity, and personal space! Keep strong…. better days are coming!
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The only way is up – best of luck Tiffany
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That’s the best advice, thanks Graham! It’s all getting worked out, and I am definitely learning new things lately!😉
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Wow, what a week you’ve had. Accidents have the strange ability to attract each other. It’s good that you finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. Take it one day at a time and things will work out in the end. There is only one way to go, forward. 🌞😎
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Thank you Bird! Yes, best advice, I found myself getting overwhelmed at times, so I just found something else to do, something that I could control, small steps forward!😉
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Wishing you all the best Tiffany and always keep a positive attitude. Luck!
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Thank you so much Francisco! I’m pretty much a go with the flow person, which helps in these times, but it’s still so stressful!
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I hope all goes well with you. Have a great Sunday! And all the best 🙂
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Making art in times of stress. Good idea! I really like this ghost.
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It’s my favorite escape! 😉🎨
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Whoa! It many be a year for the panels to be rebuilt? Hopefully there are some solutions to help keep the businesses able to open and operate. Water for 6 days sounds like a big clean up. Sorry to hear things have been going rough for you. Hope you have a wonderful studio day!
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Thanks Jessica! It’s crazy how much the fire impacted our community, and millions of dollars have been lost. We are counting our blessings and looking forward!🙏
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But looking on the bright side – you got a cool Munch-esque creation to photograph courtesy of the electrical meltdown ⚡😱
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Thanks, Graham! Yes, that is a pretty cool photo! 😉
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Good gosh you’re a trooper, Tiffany! 🙏❤️
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Oh, it’s just life, we are all going through something challenging, we learn, we move on! ☺
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Still, your courage and strength shows, and shows beautifully! ❤️
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Thank you so much, my dear friend! ☺
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Toffany, my heart goes out to you. I am so sorry that you are going through such things. It reminds me of the book my friend wrote some years ago called When Bad Things Happen to Good People. They do happen to good people and they must endure and stay strong, Best wishes
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Thank you for your kind words of encouragement, David! Things are looking up already! ☺
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It’s like an AI chrysalis. Amazing. Wishing you calm, peace, and time to do more amazing art.
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Thank you so much, K, things are slowly getting under control!
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Oh, that’s wonderful. I am in low supply of time myself these days, but I’m picking up the pen whenever I can. 💜 Here’s to a winter of warmth and more wealth of time to make art!
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Yes! My favorite time of the year to cuddle up and create! 😉🍵
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I am all excited about a few hours this afternoon to go trick or treating for some poetry in the fall forest. 💜
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Oh, gosh — (((hugs))) — you have so much going on! Frustrating, scary things. I hope everything is doing better! This image is fantastic! It’s beautiful and intriguing and memorable. 👏👏♥️👏👏
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What an awful thing for you and all the mom and pop places where we always shop when we can. I am sorry Tiffany. I sent a prayer up just now, luckily God is always there. I pray things settle down. Sending blessings and my love. ❤️🦋🤗🎈🙏Joni
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Oh my goodness! I really hope that things have calmed down a lot for you by now and that November is looking brighter. 🤗 ❤️
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And there I was thinking, ‘Oooh… This is a different kind of beautiful painting from Tiffany.’
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