When every day is an adventure, it is hard to get your bearings. After much anticipation, repricing and retagging, the Ravenswood Art Walk wasn’t quite what I had hoped it would be.  I brought in the borrowed table and old shelving unit the night before to keep nerves and muscle strength preserved. The next […]
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I’m going out of order since summer life is just full of fun-ness, but here are some scenes from Evanston’s Ethnic Arts Fair July 21 and 22. It was a gorgeous day. Ten Thousand Ripples is an appropriate piece for the fair’s theme. I loved picking up inspiration,  absorbing colors and feeling like I’m […]
“I collect new books the way my friends buy designer handbags. Sometimes, I just like to know I have them and actually reading them is beside the point. … The mere act of buying them makes me happy– the world is more promising, more fulfilling.” ~ Dora in Literacy and Longing in LA This coming […]
Sometimes I forget that a startup takes more time than anticipated. That you need to envision it, plan it, and double it—money and time—just like a remodeling project and other things with numerous moving parts. I am remodeling my life, after all. “She was never meant to be a common creature — extraordinary takes time.†[…]
We’re setting up our booth tonight! I’m giddy with excitement and also a little trepidation, but regardless of weather, turnout, and any other scary scenarios, I know Custer’s Last Stand will be a great experience. I’ve already told you about Custer Street Fair Entertainment, but let me introduce you to my favorite Main Street businesses. […]
I heart my life. The past few weeks have been filled with planning and creating and pushing myself. So it is good to step out and put life in perspective by inhaling the fragrant air and observing nature for a spell. New life is emerging throughout the neighborhood. A day trip also reminded me of […]
When I first moved in 2007, I knew I wanted to get a new bedframe and do a little jazzing up of the room. I splurged on a faux finish when I got the home painted, and then installed the necessities for sleeping and adorning, thinking I would at some point make a Morroccan themed […]
Sometimes a holiday sneaks up on me, which is a no-no as I venture into retailing world. But May 12 is Mother’s Day, and to get the gift to the main nurturer in your life, orders need to be placed now in order to get them shipped in time. Interestingly, this May 12 honors mothers […]
Last month I was part of two online exhibits, which are now entering the archives of their respective sites. Let’s Get Acquainted with Ruby Meadowhawk has been shelved to this link. From the “Nature†Art Exhibition by Light Space & Time, I received a wonderful e-mail by John R. Math informing me about how to market myself. […]
“Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.†~ Mark Twain Last month I attended a discussion on Arts and Aging with the Chicago Painters and Artists Meetup Group. Fabiana Glazer is the owner of GoldMind: Arts and Aging, focused on bringing more arts to more older adults, […]
