I spent the last week in Seattle and returned home to stormy springtime weather in Twisp. Late afternoon yesterday a thunderstorm blew through with dark skies and hail, finishing with a double rainbow that ended in our back yard! During this inclement weather, I’ve been hunkering down indoors working and now good news.

I’m thrilled to announce that the Allied Arts Foundation is my new fiscal sponsor. The AAF is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1967 to support artists and arts organizations. Their fiscal sponsorship enables me to receive tax-deductible donations (including in-kind), as well as apply for grants and awards under their non-profit umbrella. I’m delighted to have their support. And yours as well! Thank you to everyone who’s donated so far to my High Latitudes expedition. I’m getting closer to my first goal of $8000 having now received over $3,500. Consider pledging your support now!