So.. Happy mothers day to all mom's out there. A good day to celebrate and remember the one person that has probably put up with more shit than any other person in your life. Hey- the way I figure it...if I'm a "moderate" and my mother went through pains and agony (not just at childbirth) as I grew into the being I am today... then, sure enough there are those who had it easier but there are, as well, those who put their mothers through more shit than me.

So- here's what I propose...

Celebrate ALL mothers on moms day but celebrate YOUR mother on the day of your birth. That's her real day. The real day that you should take a few moments and really remember her... YOUR mother. The one person who housed you for 9 months... and then loved you, coached you, and tried to raise you to be the best possible human you could be.

A bunch of years ago, I sent my mother one of my sculptures. It wasn't finished on time, so "shipping date" was my birthday ... she understood. Doesn't matter much to me that she can't remember what time of day I was hatched at... she went through 9 months of shit followed by 18 (plus!) years of pain and agony as I meandered my way through the world.

So- I put the call out to all the other artists out there... celebrate your mother on YOUR birthday. Celebrate ALL mothers today... but your mother deserves something even more special that this... she deserves your unwavering attention on one day- the day of your birth. And hey- for those moms who 'opped out' a few more than one or two puppies... they will have a few more extra special days a year than just one.

Think that's worth it??? I do. I think she was worth it.