Picking Up Where I Left Off
It's 11PM and I've finally found the time to sit and write. Life, filled with all sorts of good stuff, took precedence over blogging this last month. No complaints, though it may have seemed to you that I fell off the face of the Earth.
Here's the summary version of what's been going on:
1) OUTRAGEOUS ORNAMENT: Extreme Jewelry in the 21st Century at the Katonah Museum of Art
I've practically been living at the museum. Powerpoint presentations, lectures, sample tours, educator previews, opening night and other public tours have occupied my time... and I've loved it! The exhibition is eye-opening on many levels. So many guests have been surprised by how much content and conversation a show about body ornamentation can generate. I know I was, when I was first introduced to the material.
I'm taking a tour-leading hiatus this month, but will be back at it in December and January. I'll keep you posted about my schedule. I'd love to see you there.
2) DASHING BETWEEN THE RAIN DROPS
It's been a horribly wet fall. I guess it's just an extension of our horribly wet summer. Luckily I've been able to dash between the storms to get my garden winter-ready and to snap pictures. A recent frost made me pine for winter. Too soon, I know.
Hmmm... I've just realized I've done a lousy job of posting pictures if I can't find the time to write. I'll have to work on that some more.
3) FAMILY TIME
I traveled with my daughter for fall break. I spent time celebrating milestone birthdays with dear friends. I hunkered down for a peaceful Saturday night with my husband after he'd been gone for 11 days on business. All precious.
And now, the clocks have turned back. The shorter, grayer days seem to push me to the studio. But, that'll come in when it can. Right now, I'm prepping the house and the refrigerator for Thanksgiving. My parents will be visiting, along with three of my son's college friends. It's going to be fun! Time to start the biscuits! (If I think of it, and if they turn out, I'll post a picture of my first attempt at homemade biscuits.)
Now it's off to sleep. Big day tomorrow. VOTE!!
Here's the summary version of what's been going on:
1) OUTRAGEOUS ORNAMENT: Extreme Jewelry in the 21st Century at the Katonah Museum of Art
I've practically been living at the museum. Powerpoint presentations, lectures, sample tours, educator previews, opening night and other public tours have occupied my time... and I've loved it! The exhibition is eye-opening on many levels. So many guests have been surprised by how much content and conversation a show about body ornamentation can generate. I know I was, when I was first introduced to the material.
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| Marjorie Schick, Spiraling Over the Line, 2008 |
2) DASHING BETWEEN THE RAIN DROPS
It's been a horribly wet fall. I guess it's just an extension of our horribly wet summer. Luckily I've been able to dash between the storms to get my garden winter-ready and to snap pictures. A recent frost made me pine for winter. Too soon, I know.
Hmmm... I've just realized I've done a lousy job of posting pictures if I can't find the time to write. I'll have to work on that some more.
3) FAMILY TIME
I traveled with my daughter for fall break. I spent time celebrating milestone birthdays with dear friends. I hunkered down for a peaceful Saturday night with my husband after he'd been gone for 11 days on business. All precious.
And now, the clocks have turned back. The shorter, grayer days seem to push me to the studio. But, that'll come in when it can. Right now, I'm prepping the house and the refrigerator for Thanksgiving. My parents will be visiting, along with three of my son's college friends. It's going to be fun! Time to start the biscuits! (If I think of it, and if they turn out, I'll post a picture of my first attempt at homemade biscuits.)
Now it's off to sleep. Big day tomorrow. VOTE!!
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