Poemobiles at The Getty

AAU with NRM in NYC

The Academy of Art University umbrella shielded us from the storm in Manhattan. Chuck was invited by the Norman Rockwell Museum to help launch the traveling exhibition of Rockwell's "The Four Freedoms." Get ready to see what was worth fighting to preserve. And still is.

Did it!!!

Saw some dear friends at Petaluma Market and spontaneously invited them to dinner. With 15 minutes lead time, I was able to pull a rabbit out of the hat thanks to a now well-stocked pantry and "BB" (Baumhefner Basics). Our guests picked Chuck up at the bus stop.
I did a "yellow fish/green fish" paper-package-to-plate miracle in 20 minutes thanks to my friend Nancy Niver. The rest was all about FLOATING through the kitchen and being present to a workday evening. Great ending to an otherwise kwaaazy day.

Oscar Night

The Red Carpwt was such a thrill! Lauren was busy escorting all the stars to the Dolby Theater, but took time out to make sure Ben and I were treated like celebs. The end of the awards ceremony will surely hi down in Oscar history. He is gold, people are only human.

Mosaicalligraphy

On the path to The Red Carpet. Can you identify these folks?

89th Academy Awards

Meet my friend, Oscar. We've been together all week, but today
Ben Carroll, Lauren's beloved, will be my PLUS ONE on The Red Carpet and at the awards ceremony. We are soooooo excited. The rain has stopped, birds chirping, blue skies and rainbows are starting the day off perfectly.

Corningware

never looked so good...

Prep for our 2016 pre-Thanksgiving dinner. Pork shoulder (some people call it Pork Butt. Anatomically incorrect but still delicious).

Still life at Butcher Shop

The hunt was successful: rabbit, quail, grouse, pheasant. Wouldn't want to try the mushrooms.

Re: Le Land du Laundry

You must be in Seventh Laundry Heaven.

Susan Price
3 P's in a Pod
707 338-7006

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L'ARTISTE EN PLEIN AIRE

Also known as our personal Modern Day Charlemange.

BREAD,BOOTS AND BOXES

Breakfast followed by a drizzly walk. There's a picture to be painted -or something to be eaten - just about everywhere.

WHO CARES ABOUT COBBLESTONES?

Broken ankle be damned!! The ancient Roman roads are smoother than Petaluma's potholes, the bridges are for walking (not traffic jams) and the reward is always some new vista of converging angles, buildings holding up other buildings and SILENCE. I think the sound of water is actually louder here in Lagrasse because there is not the chatter and clatter of modern life.

Re: Two-two-two-two to Toulouse

Absolutely incredible where a little airplane hop will get you these days. Wonderful adventures!

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Le Land du Laundry

Two-two-two-two to Toulouse

Flying, driving, traveling back at least a thousand years to the Middle Ages, hiking to the top of Chateau du Termes then snack atop the fortifications.

OPEN STUDIOS

Sonoma Art Trails Open Studio October 8-9 and 15-16. One hundred twenty six handmade books made in advance and 76 books created on-demand. All but four SOLD and lots of folks interested in classes. The culmination of 5 months of work. Brava!!!