Alive and Well

My girlfriend, Lynne and I were driving back from Virginia last week and we were only an hour away from home having a great ride. First my cousin called to inform me my Uncle had died, ten minutes later my son called me to tell me my bird (a red factor canary) had died. When returning to work a few days later I had found out that one of my patients had died. The joy of art and soul is now in the shadow of much mourning My Uncle Alex was a Holocaust survivor, a chef and an amazing sculptor. My canary, little Gabi (which is his English name), was sick so I am happy he is in a more peaceful place.  My kids buried him in my backyard with a picture of all of us. My patient, was a mother of a 2 and 4 year old who I diagnosed with breast cancer while she was breastfeeding her youngest.  So very, very sad. I think death, once you mourn,is a reminder to appreciate life and have many joyous moments.

AandS was a wonderful retreat, from my ride down with friends Ruthy and Steffi.

Spending time with my wonderful friends Carla and Marie

To Vendor Night, where Lynne helped me at my table

An excellent class with Ann Baldwin

And my favorite class with Misty Mawn. Such incredible energy and allowing yourself such freedom with the canvas.

Last night I went to Hunter college for my cousin Jana, chairman of the dance program was honored with an award from the President. She gave a great acceptance speech and I was touched that she mentioned me.  She also had some of her students perform.

This weekend I will be taking a class with Robert Danick at the Brookfield Craft Center.  I have been playing with plastic in my work for the past year and bought some of Robert's faux bone.  It reminds me of the plastic in the rummy-Q game pieces.  I was cutting up game pieces and using them in my jewelry. I then found his web-site danick  and started playing with his plastic. It comes in different thicknesses and very easy to use. I'll give more visuals when I'm back from his class.

Comments

[Marie]

Love and hugs Sweetie. I hope this week is calmer and you are feeling less sad.
xoxox
Marie

[Miz Carla]

Hey Cutie,
I'm sorry to learn that you've been surrounded by so much loss and sadness since our fun time in VA.

Sending big hugs and lots of luv

C

[Fiverdog]

Hi Aggie, Just wanted to say hi - we met at A&S and I bought a pair of your gorgeous earrings. Can't seem to get the link to your etsy shop to work, probably just as well! lol Sorry to hear you've had so much sad news recently ... Best wishes, Sue x (the loud one of the two English girls) :o)