A Wonderful Saturday with my Daughter

I love the promise of a new anything and a new week do experience it. Nice cool morning, waking to the dark, knowing a good start to achieve the promise of creative joy. But then I see this little rectangle machine looking for love and i sit down and caress its keys. hopefully i will not get lost for too long.




I tried to work yesterday on finishing a few small items. Needed to attach some kind of hanging system. I love old chain but not sure if everyone else feels the same. Decided one needs to sit like a chunk and not be hung.


Went to the Cottonwood Festival in Richardson on Saturday with my daughter. It was very crowded. I hope the artists sold well. I did not buy anything. My purse strings are pulled tight right now. There were several artists who did get my attention. I loved the colors that were being used, bright and cheerful. Lots of oranges, turquoise, and reds. The one encaustic artist was brilliant. Twenty-five layers of wax with multiple scrapings. Her colors were also wonderful. Forgot to ask if she mixed her own from pigment or cakes. She was very open about her process. Huge pieces from cradled boards made special for her. Loved them. She also had some fabric collage that was to die for. How I wish I was dedicated to the studio every day.

Also went to the arts thing in Bishop Arts District (sorry can't remember correct name for this event). Lots of girl things. My daughter was much more interested in this event. She purchased some bangles made from recycle records. The artist was quick to say he did not use cool music. Its funny, the need to reassure someone that something they value was not harmed. I wanted to buy but cold not commit. Did get cards. Still a lot of jewelry being made from dictionary pages, game pieces and other ephemera. I was drawn to the jewelry that is asymmetrical. Small event but lots of fun. Looked at the bikes, really liked a robin egg blue lady cruiser but would have to ride that thing to town every day for the price.

My daughter introduced me to Indian Food!!!! I really liked it. Spicy but not too much. So much flavor. Unfortunately it upset my stomach. I just have to say I felt sorry for my dog who likes to sleep under the covers. Poor baby.

I need to take pictures as I go through my day. Did not take a single picture of the amazing day that I spent with my daughter. Do I need to make up one of those darling initial things for her. Or should I use her name? Will need to consult with her I guess.


These postings are a bit rough. I am using them as fodder for opening the door to my creative impulses. If you read them think kindly and move along to your own joy.

Peace and Joy.