After being postponed for 2+ years, I am so happy to finally be in residence at Vermont Studio Center for four weeks this summer. This first week has been a productive one, and an excellent reminder of how important it is to occasionally step away from daily routines and surroundings. With 20 visual artists and writers, I am enjoying rich discussion, seeing others’ work, and learning from everyone here. Many thanks to the Ohio Arts Council for making this experience possible.