Art History 101

The interesting thing about living with an art historian, if you are an artist, is the parallels, juxtapositions…the “pairs” that art historians see around them.  All the time.  Last night I got out the work I’ll be taking down to the Compass Gallery tomorrow to hang the new show (more about that later, no doubt) […]

A Breather…

Did you ever have a day when you just DID NOT want to go out?  Last Thursday for me… I wasn’t “unwell” exactly, and my mother is far beyond my reach, but it was a matter of comfort.  I needed a day of doing small things.  Getting some envelopes ready to mail… packing away Christmas… […]

Compass Gallery at the Willamette Heritage Center

New Year, new adventure.  Necessary, interesting, taxing, good…fun.  Every year for the last few for me has begun with one major resolution…”Have More Fun.”  If you’re in town this Thursday evening come to the Willamette Heritage Center (formerly known as Mission Mill) from 5-7 and wish “us” well in this new endeavor.  “Us” being Dayna […]

Staycation

Well, we were supposed to be heading to Palm Springs for the week to bask in the sun…but it started to snow so we headed to Portland to be nearer the airport for our 9:30 a.m. departure…it was cold… and the streets of Portland were deserted as we headed to Doug and Marie’s house… At […]

Boxing Day

I have to say, this is a favorite day…the frantic rush of presents and baking is over, the dust settles, you can put on your new flannel shirt and be cozy, peruse your Christmas books.  Best of all when it falls on Saturday and nobody has to go anywhere.  Whether your Christmas was one of […]