So I am doing a little today of that which occupies my time greatly in the weeks before I go to Beaver Island: hauling out my "stuff" and just looking at it; sorting through it a little, thinking about it, touching it; just making connections and getting in the mindset. What I should probably be doing is actually doing some watercolors to get into the swing of things, but I am sure I won't actually be doing that. What I NEED to do is get my house cleaned for when Trudy comes, but that is WAY to prosaic an activity. Way.Saturday, June 28, 2008
. . . sail away . . . leave it all behind . . .
So I am doing a little today of that which occupies my time greatly in the weeks before I go to Beaver Island: hauling out my "stuff" and just looking at it; sorting through it a little, thinking about it, touching it; just making connections and getting in the mindset. What I should probably be doing is actually doing some watercolors to get into the swing of things, but I am sure I won't actually be doing that. What I NEED to do is get my house cleaned for when Trudy comes, but that is WAY to prosaic an activity. Way.
Friday, June 27, 2008
Beaver Island is always on my mind . . .
. . . because I have been looking through all my images to make this slide show. Since the Station is situated on the east side of the island the sunrises are spectacular. I have all these sunrise photos! It is such a pleasant aspect of a summer stay on the island to get up early (you just do), make a mug of tea, stumble out to a convenient patio or sidewalk and watch the sun come up. There are birds singing, seagulls calling, and usually something little rustling around in the underbrush close by. Except for those sounds, the soft lapping of the water and the wind through the treetops it is quite quiet and rather spiritual. What a lovely way to start the day.
Thursday, June 26, 2008
COUNTING THE DAYS - until Beaver Island 2008
The morning has started hazy and grey (it is a bad sign for my ankles when there is no blue in the sky). It i
s only 76 now, but the temp will rise, so will the humidity, and soon I will be miserable and cranky. I really hate summer in Michigan. Really. The only good thing about it is that is soon turns into that most glorious of times - FALL. In summer in Michigan I am constantly reminded that I am a Washington Mosshead at heart. Except for the weeks I spend up on Beaver Island attending classes at the CMU Bio Station. Then I am truly very happy.
It is only June now, but I am already gearing up mentally for the wonderful, all too short, time I will spend up on the island - painting. This year is going to be quite special, as I am going fo
r double the time. Of course that means double the tuition, but I am do
ing it anyway. This is special. Trudy is coming from California and taking the Clay Class during the first session at the same time I am taking the Paper/Bookmaking Class. She hasn't been to Michigan for years and it promises to be great fun. I am taking watercolor again with Kathy during second session - a GRAND TOTAL of 4 weeks on Beaver Island (what am I thinking?).
s only 76 now, but the temp will rise, so will the humidity, and soon I will be miserable and cranky. I really hate summer in Michigan. Really. The only good thing about it is that is soon turns into that most glorious of times - FALL. In summer in Michigan I am constantly reminded that I am a Washington Mosshead at heart. Except for the weeks I spend up on Beaver Island attending classes at the CMU Bio Station. Then I am truly very happy.It is only June now, but I am already gearing up mentally for the wonderful, all too short, time I will spend up on the island - painting. This year is going to be quite special, as I am going fo
r double the time. Of course that means double the tuition, but I am do
ing it anyway. This is special. Trudy is coming from California and taking the Clay Class during the first session at the same time I am taking the Paper/Bookmaking Class. She hasn't been to Michigan for years and it promises to be great fun. I am taking watercolor again with Kathy during second session - a GRAND TOTAL of 4 weeks on Beaver Island (what am I thinking?).
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