Watching the cornerstones of this little street, which is like a village, change so much in a short time is unsettling. This house is the fifth house this year that has been sold. Neighbors on this street have been closer than most. But now that it is changing, this vibe might change, too, I hope it doesn’t. My neighbors Anne and Mary are really the matriarchs of us all, always offering kindness and a welcoming attitude to new people. I will try to do the same, and keep our little “village” alive. Change is hard for a Virgo! Our houses are close, and we have to work to make it a secure and friendly place to be. I think we need to have a party for all the new people in the neighborhood to mingle before winter. Ok, who’s yard is available? Mine certainly isn’t!
Bittersweet week for my family, too. A monument to fallen firefighters is being dedicated in Colorado this week, and my cousin Paul is included in those being honored. The family is flying out on Thursday along with a plane full of firemen for the ceremony. Paul was such an incredible person who touched so many lives. HIs death from pancreatic cancer is considered a work death because of the massive exposure to toxic chemicals he faced on the job. A terrible loss. I hope this helps his immediate family.
Hello world? I’d like to order an extra couple of hours this morning before work, ok? Thanks!
For an art link today, painter Andrew Fish (instructor of the fabulous course I took at Mass Art this summer) is having an exhibit at the French Cultural Center in Boston. I wish I could go to the opening tonight as I love his work and would like to see it in person to truly understand the textures and layering. The show is called In Search of Lost Memory. The piece below is an example of his painting style. Really interesting use of technology and traditional painting process. Love the simultaneous vagueness and description. So cool! Cheers to Wednesday, and to art for making it better.