The inspiration and title of this painting came from a Lucinda Williams song and album of the same name. In the song she sings…

“Tryin' hard to be a happy woman
But sometimes life just overcomes me
Everyday I'm workin' just to pay my dues
Lay down at night, my mind is so confused”

These words neatly sum up my days as of late. Just over here trying to be happy as one can be amidst uncertainty and upheaval.