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| Labyrinth created by Christopher and Andrew! |
Friday, December 31, 2010
New Year's Eve 2010
Today is New Year's Eve and for the first time in a long time I am excited. Usually NYE is depressing for me...I think about the year that just slipped away and all that I did NOT accomplish. But today the horizon looks hopeful and I am excited to ring in 2011. I know I have dear friends who inspire and challenge me to be all that I can be...one of those friends is Jose' Avila (http://www.simplegiftspottery.com/). Today he sent me a photo of a labyrinth his sons created in their yard. I love nature art, creating 'stumbled upon' art and experiential education and this encompasses all three...THANKS JOSE'!!
I wish everyone a joyous, safe, healthy and creative filled new year...Happy 2011 and blessings to all!
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Traveling towards winter...
The winter solstice is but a week away. This year we celebrate the winter solstice, a full moon and a blue moon - all at the same time! I bid the Fall season a fond farewell with this haiku and photo's of a recent 'stumbled upon art' installation in my front yard...
Spiraling inward,
Raked around the cherry tree.
Temporary path.
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| Fall 2010 |
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| Lazy days on the swing are numbered...the chill has set in! |
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Firebird Festival
Last night we went to the 7th annual Firebird Festival (http://www.firebirdfestival.org/) in Phoenixville, PA. It was a fantastic evening of fun, food and fire. Shopping on Bridge Street and watching street performers (a personal favorite), eating vegan soup from Kimberton Whole Foods, standing by a roaring fire in an old steel trash can (reminiscent of old black & white films and hobo's!), then heading to the hill with thousands of others to watch the parade and torch bears head to the pit to light the phoenix sculpture.
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| parade down Bridge St. - a flurry of activity! |
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| Towers burning... |
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| anticipation... |
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| prayers to heaven... |
Drummers, dancers and chanters filled the air with fun, joy and a spirit of togetherness and community.
I look forward to retuning next year...how about joining me...the more the merrier!
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