Bodhisartva ..... Art/Spirit/Life

In the Studio

I love this pen holder I found at the PCC flea market.  The cubbies are tilted down at the back, so the pens, pencils and markers can't fall out, even in an earthquake.  I'm thinking of getting a smaller desk, but I would never want to take this off the top.

Isn't that a great sign?  Also from PCC; I had to have it.  Thank goodness my seat IS near a window or I would shrivel.

Talk about reality!  Hmmmm... I see a jewelry project, a bookbinding project...oh, yes, some leftover valentine stuff.  It's a wonder anything gets done.

It's 10 a.m., the sun is shining through the crystals at the window and throwing rainbows over my hands.  The construction down the street has paused and I can now hear the clock ticking on the wall and the birds chattering outside.  From my work table, I can peer through the ficus trees and see some orange California poppies and pink sweetpeas abloom in my back garden.  Life is good.  Why can I not stay here all day?  Deep cleansing breath....aaahhhh...

More New York

I have my favorite places when I visit New York City and I was so excited to get back to the flea markets and Tinsel Trading.

I guess I must really have been sick because I bailed out after less than an hour and never did get to the Hell's Kitchen flea.   We went to the Garage, where I had found some great stuff last time.  I'm willing to bet that there was great stuff this time, too. But we were so out of it that we didn't see anything we needed. 

  

I do recommend you visit The Garage if you're in New York City on a Sunday morning, however.

I'm glad we are happy to just chill and don't really feel the need to rush around sightseeing or shopping.  We just went back to her dorm and took a nap!

Ah, Tis Spring

I flew away.  I took my camera and card reader.  I took my journal.  I thought I would art.  I thought I would post.  Alas.  Nada.

I'm back from a business trip to Philadelphia and a family trip to New York City.  Philly was good; love that city!  My presentation went well and the meeting was wonderful.  It's a great bunch of people.  I did get a chance to see the Cezanne exhibit and I highly recommend it.

Spent a few gorgeous days in NYC with Katie.  We had a great time walking everywhere or hopping the subway.

Tuesday, we took the subway to Central Park, thinking we would just wander and enjoy the pleasant weather and sun.  About three stops from our destination, I suddenly noticed all the folks in green...and goofy hats and beads.  Checked my watch - UhOh...I KNEW it was St.Patrick's Day (being a bit Irish and all) and I KNEW the parade was Tuesday and I knew it was from 11-3.  So WHY were we headed there at that time?  It wasn't as crazy as I feared, since we got off closer to the end than the beginning.

Everyone was in a great mood and very friendly and cheering for all the marchers.

We scooted across the street to the park at the first chance and walked away from the noise and crowds.  What a blessing Central Park is to NY residents!  It's one place where you can really get some peace and natural beauty.  In fact - it is spring in Central Park!  Robins are out, trees are budded, bulbs are everywhere.  Most are not in bloom yet, but a few crocus and daffodils are showing.

We climbed the Belvedere Castle and watched the turtles in the pond below.  We sunned ourselves just as they were doing. 

 

Aaaahhhhhh......