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The Self-Portrait
I have a deadline. A writing deadline. Usually that means a nice delicious cake or cookies or other tasty treat bakes in the oven, while I tidy my studio, and words float out there somewhere. Today, the words float out … Continue reading
Posted in Letterpress, Prints
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Kitchen Brook Trail
Kitchen Brook Trail begins in my backyard, zigzags through the woods and connects with the Old Adams Road. The trail is fairly unofficial. It’s not on the Mount Greylock map, even though I can easily get to many Greylock trails … Continue reading
Posted in Walks in the woods
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Little red dots and thread
Last year around this time, I began threading red linen thread through tiny little holes drilled in wood. Over and over, threading each hole, like threading hundreds of needles again and again. It coincided with this need to make little … Continue reading
Posted in Tree Rubbings
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Welcome 2012
A new year, a new beginning. So many hopes and dreams I have for this year, for myself, for my family and for my friends. I want to approach it with open hands. Ready for whatever it will bring. I … Continue reading
Go into the dark, have faith in the light
The winter solstice. One of my favorite days of the year, the shortest day, the longest night, where I anticipate the return of early sunrises and late sunsets. These dark nights and even darker mornings enhance my already champion-like sleep … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry
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Lost in the Moon
Why do we like the art we like? This question continually amazes and entertains me. I love going to museums, galleries and art fairs with Doug because we like dramatically different types of work. I consider this when making my … Continue reading
Posted in Cool Stuff, Prints
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Gratitude
The universe gives so much, and I am grateful for it. I am blessed to have an incredibly supportive significant other, family, and friends; a gorgeous home; a job that I like; a great project (PRESS); my health and regular … Continue reading
Posted in Cake/Tart/Deliciousness, Family
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Anniversaries
Anniversaries. We have one every year, our anniversary with life, the day we were born. But there are other kinds of anniversaries. Weddings, life milestones, tragic events, deaths of loved ones. Many of these anniversaries are private, unnoticed by those … Continue reading
11-11-11
I love number games like 11-11-11, and the joy of making a wish at 11:11 on 11-11-11. I often determine the number of an edition of prints or artist books by number significance. And as I chat with friends and … Continue reading
Did I tell you I’m reading my poetry on Thursday?
This Thursday, now to take place at Gallery 51, I’ll be participating in the inaugural reading of the PRESS POETRY SERIES. Jason Peabody, the summer associate gallery manager and current marketing and outreach intern, has put together this fabulous event! … Continue reading
Posted in Exhibits, Letterpress, Poetry, Press
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