Why is it that packing for a trip (and getting to the airport) is stressful, even when I’m not the one going? Dave is heading to Australia & Tasmania tonight, arriving in Sydney early Sunday morning to catch another flight to Hobart, Tasmania. After a couple of days he flies to Perth on the westContinue reading “Out the door”
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Artists @ Work
Late yesterday afternoon I popped open my email account before heading to the Ag. opening. There it was, the response to the Artist in Residence for The Arts Center………unanimous approval from the jury for my proposal. What an honor!!! I’ll be sharing the space with 3 other amazing women. Two of them will be drawingContinue reading “Artists @ Work”
Boxed and off to the gallery
Hurray! The 2 pieces of art have finally left the house in a protected form. This would be for the Art About Agriculture exhibit. Of course, it wasn’t until after dropping them off that the idea hitting up a moving company for boxes might have been the best solution for the 18″ x 37″ frame.Continue reading “Boxed and off to the gallery”
Blowing through April
Here I am at April 25th, feeling like this month has been utterly unpredictable in weather and life. Two days of beautiful sunshine on Friday & Saturday, warm enough to open the sliding glass door. Now we’re back to rainy, windy, dark clouds, sunbreaks with rainbows sort of weather. My grandmother used to complain aboutContinue reading “Blowing through April”
Aging parents
The human body can certainly endure and heal many problems that arise. Dave’s mom Lucille can attest to that. Over her life she gave birth to 4 healthy children plus survived the death of twins late in pregnancy and it almost killed her (this was when they lived in Guatemala). She survived a major carContinue reading “Aging parents”
Spring Windowsill
It has been a beautiful spring scene looking out the kitchen window. This image was taken a couple of days ago when it was sunny and more petals were on the plum tree. In the foreground is part of our glass collection with Jerri Bartholomew (birdhouse & fish), Sarah Morrissey( multi-colored abstract) & a DaveContinue reading “Spring Windowsill”
In like a Lion…
Maybe that should be referring to a sick lion! Hard to believe it’s already the beginning of March. Deadlines fast approaching and I’m laying in bed with over a 100 degree temp. Not quite how I envisioned my time! I have been rather reclusive these days, only going out into large groups for dinner eventsContinue reading “In like a Lion…”
Salmon Smoking Weekend
What does one do with 35 pounds of refrozen salmon? Smoke it! Dave and I arrived Friday at our friend Alex’s in Waldport Oregon with salmon ready to defrost. After an incredible seafood gumbo, the guys settled on a brine recipe they cooked & cooled for the next morning. This was an all weekend eventContinue reading “Salmon Smoking Weekend”
Unexpected Recognition
Last night I attended the awards ceremony for the Howland Community Open at The Arts Center in Corvallis. The event draws one of the largest crowds, probably reaching the maximum capacity for the building. It’s a chance to recognize amazing artwork created throughout the community from all age brackets and abilities. This year there wereContinue reading “Unexpected Recognition”
Good Bye Mari
The news arrived this morning that a sweet friend passed away surrounded by her family. Mari Le Glatin Keis introduced many of us to the idea of sketching our way through a country, recording bits and pieces into journals cementing images more strongly than a photograph ever would. We explored the countryside of her homeland,Continue reading “Good Bye Mari”
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