| chipping chocolate mending |
[Oct. 7th, 2007|02:15 am] |
the house is painted dark, chocolaty brown again. it flaked off like the waxy shell of a dairy queen dipped cone to reveal wood siding underneath. wood is not as appealing as my usual smooth vanilla on a cake cone. still reading underworld by delillo and carrying around three calendars for different parts of life. made another one this morning. an october project journal i guess. the lines are nice and straight this time b/c i ran the pen down the edge of an envelope. not my predictable squiggly rivers. there's a crack in the hallway window but the porch light is on. started putting milk in my coffee and wondering about friends in other states. potato pancakes and stripes. silver rings and pennies on sidewalks. a red wagon with a rabbit named thumper poised to jump, the metal handle clasped in seven-year-old palms. black plastic big wheels skidding down driveways. where are papa's war albums? call logs and decisions, cemeteries and menus, pink paint and embroidery thread. how will i poke so many holes without making my fingers bleed? change the water in the vase. two bouquets of flowers in honor of being sick; one for the dresser, one for the table. eighty six years old. fifty four years old. thirty five years old. thirty three. thirty soon. sorting through squares.
some pictures from maine:
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| another list |
[Sep. 8th, 2007|10:15 pm] |
seems like every six months, usually near the end of a season, i find myself sorting through pictures, remembering, feeling compelled to make a list.
a list of things i did last spring and this summer:
visited my sister in ATL and ate red velvet cake in a cemetery on memorial day
went to alabama for the first time, had amazing bbq and went swimming in a murky lake
realized i'm a lake-snob (justifiably)
went to a red wings game and ate dip n dots
went to a dog show and ate a box of thin mints
ate a few versions of delicious beef burgundy made by a real frenchy
attended a roller skating competition
made my friends throw bricks at a pinata in my back yard blindfolded and dizzy
had another action-packed kickball season - this time with yellow sweat bands
spent a bunch of quality time with my brother when he was in town
helped make happen another really successful shadow art fair
went to maine and almost turned into a crab b/c i ate so much of it
watched a slide show in an alley with dumpsters
had roadside lobster on plastic plates sitting at a picnic table
got chased by a swarm of 1000 thirsty mosquitoes on the beach at dusk
drove north and contemplated purchasing an airstream
sat by a lake and wrote a whole page of words
drank lots of really good wine - thank you mona lisa
according to my list, i've been eating a lot. yum. |
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| a list |
[Mar. 12th, 2007|10:34 pm] |
a list of things i did last fall and this winding down winter:
did a self-portrait project with a group of 14 and 15 year old girls
got to set up on a pool table under a cigarette lamp at a craftshow in detroit
went to some great tiger's games
long vacation in paris - had a chocolate croissant for breakfast every day
rode trains, walked and walked and looked at tons of art
ate a turkey crepe on thanksgiving
learned to drive stick in burgundy
was a non-bridesmaid in my dear friends' wedding
drank lots of wine
discovered i really like nutmeg in chocolate desserts and oatmeal
catacombs and graveyards
declared cassoulet my official favorite food
started a paris file (much like my new york and detroit files)
went to a lovely piano recital
lots of time in detroit
scored my all time high in a bowling match
bonfire in december
was gifted a wrist corsage and wore it to a party
got a ticket for expired plates
weekend in toronto with some crazy ladies
shopped at preloved for the first glorious time
regular donuts and coffee from washtenaw dairy
made soft pretzels and put them on plates for my friends
was reunited with nicole in nyc after 5 years
went to church on christmas eve, held a candle and sang some songs - i know, unbelievable
got really really really behind on my accounting - still catching up
had some quality time with my uncle bruce
started planning the next shadow art fair
sucked down a lot of hot drinks to stay warm
went sledding a few times and rolled around in the snow
started to get over my fear of breaking my tailbone again
watched a bunch of movies i don't remember (except shortbus in paris)
discovered my body has very specific cravings for broccoli
where i learned to drive stick
molly on a train
rabbit in an orange pot
skulls in a tunnel
homies under a tower
cassoulet on a table
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| a summery summer comes to an end |
[Sep. 7th, 2006|09:51 pm] |
This summer was the first in a long string that actually felt like a real summer. And I'm not referencing the weather. I'm talking about the activities that filled my precious, hot days. The entire season was truly enjoyable. There was less time spent in my sweat shop and more time spent floating in lakes. Summer became a priority and that felt good. In fact, it kind of became another part time job. Otherwise, how could I have fit it all in? Lakes, road trips, bbq's, kickball, swimming, floating, A&W ice cream floats, hot dogs, northern Michigan, exploring, Mackinac Island, weddings, drive-in movies, roof climbing, picnics, bike riding, outdoor drinking, row boat rowing, and fiction reading. Yeah, yeah, as a result of devoting a bunch of time to enjoying summer to its fullest, my productivity level went down. But, you know, it was totally worth it. The month of September came without the "Sunday night" anxiety that usually plagues me starting in mid-August. September 1st came and went and if I hadn't been visiting my sister's second grade classroom and spotted the date scrawled in her familiar, un-teacherly handwriting on the chalk board, I strangely, wouldn't have noticed. I'm ready for Autumn. I've been pleased with the cool, lengthening nights. And that feels good. Like a deep sigh of relief.
My favorite things about this summer:
Forth of July weekend on Mackinac Island with 4 of my oldest friends. And when I say "old friends", I mean we met when we were 5 and 6.
A few very fruitful Detroit outings. The most notable included polaroiding as the orange sun sank low in the sky, Disneyland Hamtramck, wine, southern food and delightful company.
Being on a championship winning kickball team. Our team got a giant trophy with an eagle on top and then gloriously ran it around the bases waving it in the air.
Taking two different trips north to Green Lake. I was able to spend a some really relaxing days and nights with my parents and my brother who was in from NYC.
Watching two of my good friends get married to really quality guys. Weddings can actually be enjoyable when what's happening seems right.
Driving to Atlanta to spend some quality time with my sister. I reconnected with second grade, ate some really good southern food and went to some great bars. It was tough parting with her again but Tennessee and Kentucky make for nice driving.
I intended to write about all of the website updates that just took place but clearly my mind is wandering and I'd rather think/write about the last three months. My eyes are about to fall out so I'll website talk for another day. But yeah, it's finally updated so check it out. |
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| summertime and shadows |
[Jul. 20th, 2006|04:59 pm] |
The Shadow Art Fair was a giant success! Thank you, thank you to everyone who came out to see us in Ypsi. If you care to read a full account, do so here I'm far to hot right now to sit here typing much more.
One more show to do on August 5th and then I will update the shop. It has been far too long but I just haven't had the time to go through the whole update process in the midst of show preparations. Soon though, I promise.
a few new things
a crowded show
one of the shirts I've been working on
That is all.
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