A Tree and the Ocean

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This is one of the things I worked on today - book covers for a project that Gretchen is working on. If she approves it, I'll make 3 more, then layer them a couple of times and mount them on leafy paper covered books I'll make.

I also had 2 custom projects come up today. One was an email inquiry for Sticky Notes in the shape of flip-flops. (Hi Kathy!) I played around today a bit without much success, then ended up ordering 30 flip-flop die cuts from eBay and also a QuicKutz flip flop die to cut my own. I have visions. Stay tuned.

Then I heard from my artist friend Becky (Hi Becky!) who asked me to make a framed mandala for her new art studio in her home. I'm totally honored. We met, I don't know, 10 years ago, maybe more, when our kids were in the same class. I just love her - she's so damn funny. And talented. And nice. We don't connect that often any more but when we do, it makes me very happy.

I went to see Gem of the Ocean at Geva Theatre Saturday night with Lynn & Linda, with whom I have season tickets. I was really looking forward to this, not sure why. The play is set in 1904, which isn't usually my cup of tea - I usually like more current stuff. Maybe it was in reaction to the last play we saw, Our Town, which is not my thing at all. Anyway, I just loved Gem of the Ocean! I cried, even! It was intense and powerful and so well done. Two thumbs way up.

The temperature was in the 80s here today. One week ago, it was snowing slush. Steve and I went to Home Depot this morning to pick up a few things. Along with 8 million other people! I don't think I've ever seen the store that crowded. After (potentially) 6 months of winter (Nov-April), when nice weather finally gets here, we Rochesterians are ready to par-tay!

Happy Earth Day!

The next morning, edited to add: In the shower this morning I remembered what Ann taught me about floating things so I added the ground to anchor the tree. She's right, looks more balanced too.

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