Monthly Archives: May 2012

Golden Gate Diamond Anniversary

At last the mighty task is done; Resplendent in the western sun The Bridge looms mountain high; Its titan piers grip ocean floor, Its great steel arms link shore with shore, Its towers pierce the sky. From the poem “The … Continue reading

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Nurture What You do Well

 

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Signs of the Season

Just four blossoms this year on my young peony. I haven’t seen one of these guys in many years! Isn’t is incredible how something so destructive can be so beautiful!? Smile. . . Happy summer.

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More van Gogh Inspiration

I showed you half of the van Gogh-inspired fabric postcards I obtained through Postmark’d Art, the international group of fabric artists I am fortunate to be a part of, last week. Here are the other four of the collection. Debbie … Continue reading

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van Gogh Inspired

Postmark’d Art, the international group of artists I trade fabric postcards with, just completed a trade with the theme Vincent van Gogh.  I now have a fabulous collection of eight pieces of fabric art inspired by a master painter. Here … Continue reading

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184 Art Quilts

That’s how many 12-inch square beauties are already available for viewing on the Studio Art Quilt Associates auction page. Be sure to click on the What You Can’t See on the Computer link to get more information about the quilts. … Continue reading

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Welcome Summer

 

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The Truth About Critics

I look forward to reading Mick LaSalle, movie critic for the San Francisco Chronicle, every Sunday. He writes a thoughtful, intelligent column and very often I am moved to a big “Amen!” upon reading an exchange between Mick and a … Continue reading

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On the Wild Side

There are several beautiful, well-maintained parks near my sister’s home in Boulder City.  One of the parks has daily visits by a local herd of wildlife. Here’s a sign to warn you on the way. And here is the wildlife. … Continue reading

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An Affair of the Art

I was in Boulder City, Nevada this past week visiting my sister and brother-in-law. Boulder City is proud to be known as the city that built Hoover Dam. It’s a charming small town and it’s within a few miles of … Continue reading

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