On a wind-fall walk last week, I spotted my friend and colleague, Kristen Cliffel on her new bike. She saw my hands full of leaves and gave me a little burlap bag that she had in her nifty basket. (I posted a picture of a piece of her artwork at the bottom of this entry) |
Black Walnut
My friend Diana gave me a shear piece of silk that where she had dyed it with indigo.
I decided to wrap some whole black walnuts in it.
(The walnuts were from the tree house yard)
Last weekend, I went to Michigan with Martha to visit her mom. |
I have been thinking about my work and reflecting on October.
It was a grand time and I met many of the women I only ever have a chance to 'see' online through their blogs and websites.
Now I will return to my palace contemplation and quiet to make more marks.
I hope you are making some good marks in your life too!
P.S....
When I worked as a curatorial consultant for University Hospitals of Cleveland, I acquired this piece made by Kristen Cliffel entitled, Up, Up, and Away...
Love your MI photos - so much "rusty gold."
ReplyDeleteI wish I could have purchased those old saws! I had such a good time with you!
DeleteYou're on your way!
ReplyDeleteyes!
Deletethere's something about purple bicycles... i think you should get one as well!
ReplyDeleteI think you are correct.
DeleteThis post is leaving me a little homesick for Michigan.....wondering what blog friends you connected with there?........
ReplyDeleteYou wanted the saws and I am wondering how I can acquire that old rusty chair! Just kidding! I have my collection of rusty bits that will substitute just fine.
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a relaxing road trip; give my best to Martha.
I hope you don't mind that I over-dyed on your blue scarf!
DeleteNot at all! It is more beautiful than before.
Deletechristine, a perky post which raised my spirits this morning. thank you. dreary here, so the sunny photos helped. are you participating in the kozo harvest?
ReplyDeleteIt is still a bit gloomy, overcast, and chilly here in Cleveburg. Trees downed, power lines are still down with many people without power.
DeleteI haven't decided yet about the Kozo harvest. I need to check with Susan Kelly. xo
i would love to drive over...not a good idea, but i still would love to do it.
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