Joleen (http://joleensartisticendeavors.blogspot.com/)
sent me a sweet little package with ingredients to make a collage with this note, "make a mixed media collage using at least part of each of these items. some kind of paint and whatever you wish."
others can be found here http://www.flickr.com/photos/joleensartisticendeavors/38675226/
Wednesday, September 14, 2005
Tuesday, September 13, 2005
Sasha and Me
Sasha is my first feathered friend, an embassador to birds if you will, she has taught me very well, I can now really see birds and wow are they ever amazing. I love her. She lives in the second hand book/music store where I work part time.
Monday, September 12, 2005
Friday, September 09, 2005
today's fabric
in the morning
the cover
of the cage is lifted
the bird inside croaks "hello"
and slowly adjusts its eyes
to the brightness and possibility
of this new day
we take carefully the strings
that hold the bolt of fabric together
and slowly with care
unroll it
unraveling
revealing the fabric of this day
is it silk?
perhaps terry cloth
weighty with comfort
and utilitarian appeal
a swiss dot?
cheeky gingham, soft and youthful?
spicy batik full of the flavor
of incense and wax
cheap crisp dyed cotton
stiff and brilliant
embellished with beads
rich luxurious velvet
dark purple brown
wishing to be walked upon
or maybe instead it changes constantly
starting as uncertain as gauze
and ending with
the deep sleep of brocade.
Thursday, September 08, 2005
lost and found
spice
socks
small packets of sugar
and vinegar
rain
cupboards
loose ends
inks
paint
playmobile
bars of soft soap
compliments
engagements
anniversaries
spiders
fleas
periods at the end of a sentence
feta cheese
screen doors
merry go rounds
desk drawers
wall paper
salmon sandwiches
watercress
cups of tea
the moomins
maple
falling
catching
sewing
socks
small packets of sugar
and vinegar
rain
cupboards
loose ends
inks
paint
playmobile
bars of soft soap
compliments
engagements
anniversaries
spiders
fleas
periods at the end of a sentence
feta cheese
screen doors
merry go rounds
desk drawers
wall paper
salmon sandwiches
watercress
cups of tea
the moomins
maple
falling
catching
sewing
Wednesday, September 07, 2005
brand new journal
click on and go to the largest page at flikr and you can read the first page of a brand new jounal.
Tuesday, September 06, 2005
curious doodle
oh my mind flys and stalls
wedged into the house alone
happily
but worried too
at all the new details
and scatterings of those
that i roost with...
wedged into the house alone
happily
but worried too
at all the new details
and scatterings of those
that i roost with...
Friday, September 02, 2005
roots
an oldie, but fitting for this weeks illustration theme at www.illustrationfriday.com
please click on image so you can read carl jung's wise words
please click on image so you can read carl jung's wise words
Thursday, September 01, 2005
Wednesday, August 31, 2005
Leigh
I meet a lady
88
who thought the rumba sexy
and although had slowed
was all that
and a bag a chips
88
who thought the rumba sexy
and although had slowed
was all that
and a bag a chips
Tuesday, August 30, 2005
Monday, August 29, 2005
pretend
pretend
so as not to frighten
the trees
hide behind
books
and
blank expression
and leaves
willow leaves
guide
as you look up to the sky
scare yourself silly
by riding a ride
too high
and jiggley
with a six year old
who is brave
shave the ratty edge off yourself
by breathing deep
let the fray be
and embrace it
a big mauve hug with sauce
eat the wrong things
in the wrong way
be an anarchist
or an antiquarian
be old and new
pretend yellow is blue
so as not to frighten
the trees
hide behind
books
and
blank expression
and leaves
willow leaves
guide
as you look up to the sky
scare yourself silly
by riding a ride
too high
and jiggley
with a six year old
who is brave
shave the ratty edge off yourself
by breathing deep
let the fray be
and embrace it
a big mauve hug with sauce
eat the wrong things
in the wrong way
be an anarchist
or an antiquarian
be old and new
pretend yellow is blue
Sunday, August 28, 2005
dreams
for illustration friday...see links! ha!
when you dream,
do you dream
in black and white
colour
or gold and cream?
when you dream,
do you dream
in black and white
colour
or gold and cream?
Friday, August 26, 2005
Thursday, August 25, 2005
Wednesday, August 24, 2005
Tuesday, August 23, 2005
Monday, August 22, 2005
old friends
To the left is a little friend whos name I think might be Bertha, to be honest I have forgotten, she spent a great chunk of time in Berlin visiting another old friend name Christian, who is a musician type and less floppy. To the left is Trish, she used to be in an all girls band, she played the bass and she used to wear a navy blue mini skirt, she gave up the band some years ago and is involved with experimental music and well...nudity.
Sunday, August 21, 2005
reflection
for www.illustrationfriday.com, this weeks theme is 'reflection', please click on image, at the flickr site go to 'all sizes' pick the largest image and then you will be able to read the words. thank you.
Saturday, August 20, 2005
giantess
the giantess came into the shop every so often to take what she fancied off the free table. she liked books and consumed them boldly, like only a giantess could.
Friday, August 19, 2005
Thursday, August 18, 2005
Wednesday, August 17, 2005
trim
the little baggie of found embellishment
from a smaller town
while on holiday
reshuffled for purchase
from a donation to a charity
little bits of stuff
lacey and bright
little extras
in orange and white
floral
baggie bound
tied with a twist tie
and bought
for 50 cents
by me
looking for stories
among the saved objects
rejected for personal use
but saved for the perhaps of a person
who should want them
lacey and open
spaces that tell time
and place
all the garments they didn't have the chance on
in my capable hands
sticthes into another time
threads that connect us
even in unnatural fibres
tenderness in the care
to bag the bits
thinking someone may find them beautiful
from a smaller town
while on holiday
reshuffled for purchase
from a donation to a charity
little bits of stuff
lacey and bright
little extras
in orange and white
floral
baggie bound
tied with a twist tie
and bought
for 50 cents
by me
looking for stories
among the saved objects
rejected for personal use
but saved for the perhaps of a person
who should want them
lacey and open
spaces that tell time
and place
all the garments they didn't have the chance on
in my capable hands
sticthes into another time
threads that connect us
even in unnatural fibres
tenderness in the care
to bag the bits
thinking someone may find them beautiful
Monday, August 15, 2005
wisdom
for illustrationfriday.com
this weeks theme is wisdom
please click to make it larger and easier to see
this weeks theme is wisdom
please click to make it larger and easier to see
Thursday, August 11, 2005
good groove
the nice thing about records are the cover art
nice and bold
somehow with my work, just recently, the record collecting bug
seeped in
and today i was pulled to prowl
hunting for the find
i have a list
and got to cross something off
into another store i went
and there crouched also in the hunt
was an old friend
he too on the look out for vinyl
my greatest find of the day
a friend from 20 years ago.
this is the nice thing about
being almost 40
you have friends from almost
20 years ago
somehow, since i decided that
i too wanted to buy records again
i slipped into this time warp groove,
a good one, warm sounding vinyl
and happily found a new old friend
revisiting the past, having my tuner
set to the 80's
i dialed him in i guess
circlular like the records i am searching for
in the groove
well worn, revisited
and like dropping the needle
to a favorite song, no beat is missed
the conversation easily picked up
just like the last,
dust cover
excellent condition
mint maybe
with no scratch.
nice and bold
somehow with my work, just recently, the record collecting bug
seeped in
and today i was pulled to prowl
hunting for the find
i have a list
and got to cross something off
into another store i went
and there crouched also in the hunt
was an old friend
he too on the look out for vinyl
my greatest find of the day
a friend from 20 years ago.
this is the nice thing about
being almost 40
you have friends from almost
20 years ago
somehow, since i decided that
i too wanted to buy records again
i slipped into this time warp groove,
a good one, warm sounding vinyl
and happily found a new old friend
revisiting the past, having my tuner
set to the 80's
i dialed him in i guess
circlular like the records i am searching for
in the groove
well worn, revisited
and like dropping the needle
to a favorite song, no beat is missed
the conversation easily picked up
just like the last,
dust cover
excellent condition
mint maybe
with no scratch.
Wednesday, August 10, 2005
Monday, August 08, 2005
wah!
i didn't catch any one
thats it
i am taking my ball and leaving...
one day i will get a big fat manual of how to
and i will know every thing...
until then, happier news
i bought a modern new suitcase
it is houndstooth earth coloured
and has fat wheels, cause i wanted a rolly one
this morning i will hop aboard
the train
with j and with b
and my deflated beach ball
(okay with b's deflated beach ball)
and i will play tag with people who don't know i am playing
saying " got ya", as they think i am accosting them
but before they do, i will say only kidding
actually i will look out the window
and watch trees zoom
and catch people only with my eyes
saving all the interesting bits
and i bought an under water camera
and i will show you what i have
and it is really early
and i am excited and happy and on holiday
i will unzip the new case with the news
later this week
wish me luck
say a prayer for wheels
on trains, and suitcases
and people too
see ya soon
your it...
(last ditch attempt...really)
cheers!!
thats it
i am taking my ball and leaving...
one day i will get a big fat manual of how to
and i will know every thing...
until then, happier news
i bought a modern new suitcase
it is houndstooth earth coloured
and has fat wheels, cause i wanted a rolly one
this morning i will hop aboard
the train
with j and with b
and my deflated beach ball
(okay with b's deflated beach ball)
and i will play tag with people who don't know i am playing
saying " got ya", as they think i am accosting them
but before they do, i will say only kidding
actually i will look out the window
and watch trees zoom
and catch people only with my eyes
saving all the interesting bits
and i bought an under water camera
and i will show you what i have
and it is really early
and i am excited and happy and on holiday
i will unzip the new case with the news
later this week
wish me luck
say a prayer for wheels
on trains, and suitcases
and people too
see ya soon
your it...
(last ditch attempt...really)
cheers!!
Friday, August 05, 2005
tag
tania tagged me
what to do
list 5 idiosyncrasis
you can too,
no pressure no pressure
1. stairs, well the feet fly out so i can see them resulting in odd cabaret meets a duck walk(hypno therapy perhaps will cure)
2.purses, so many i loose things in them, putting things in extra safe spots (that is hiding them on myself) happy to find treaures later in these troves and purses.
3.large piles of books on bed stand and around, cause- fear of nothing to read!!
4.pee-i -tous when nervous, having to go to the toilet upon leaving the house many times, else where also (resulting in
the knowledge of every nice and not nice public bathroom in the city- just ask i know, perhaps a useful topic for a zine?)
5.a deep fondness for shoes..and feet and well i love ears a little too much perhaps!
spelling i can not, nor figuring out tech stuff, so please if you read this tag yourself and leave a comment....
what to do
list 5 idiosyncrasis
you can too,
no pressure no pressure
1. stairs, well the feet fly out so i can see them resulting in odd cabaret meets a duck walk(hypno therapy perhaps will cure)
2.purses, so many i loose things in them, putting things in extra safe spots (that is hiding them on myself) happy to find treaures later in these troves and purses.
3.large piles of books on bed stand and around, cause- fear of nothing to read!!
4.pee-i -tous when nervous, having to go to the toilet upon leaving the house many times, else where also (resulting in
the knowledge of every nice and not nice public bathroom in the city- just ask i know, perhaps a useful topic for a zine?)
5.a deep fondness for shoes..and feet and well i love ears a little too much perhaps!
spelling i can not, nor figuring out tech stuff, so please if you read this tag yourself and leave a comment....
Wednesday, August 03, 2005
Tuesday, August 02, 2005
gold beaded slippers
today i wore my small gold slippers
little shoes you have seen around
net and foam and bead work for around $4
suddenly i tread softly
and delicately
lightly and gingerly
i am friend to bird and beast
i have stepped out of fable and fairy tale
today i went to summer this day at the mall
to watch and listen
to see the pets at the pet shop
and see what is interesting at the movie store
in my little gold shoes
stepping lightly deliberately
suddenly the things i take interest in are gentler and richer
richer in colour and texture
time is on my side, for heavens sake i have gold GOLD shoes!!
how can i be a mere mortal with these slippers on
i am princess
and because they are utterly common
a happy trend, i fit in
just like all the others in the pretty beaded shoes
i am Aladin's friend in Arabian Nights
the central character never mind I am a girl
mundane steps are not quite the same in
gold beaded slippers
i must be dreaming wearing slippers out
i float
this is how light they are
this is how magic...
little shoes you have seen around
net and foam and bead work for around $4
suddenly i tread softly
and delicately
lightly and gingerly
i am friend to bird and beast
i have stepped out of fable and fairy tale
today i went to summer this day at the mall
to watch and listen
to see the pets at the pet shop
and see what is interesting at the movie store
in my little gold shoes
stepping lightly deliberately
suddenly the things i take interest in are gentler and richer
richer in colour and texture
time is on my side, for heavens sake i have gold GOLD shoes!!
how can i be a mere mortal with these slippers on
i am princess
and because they are utterly common
a happy trend, i fit in
just like all the others in the pretty beaded shoes
i am Aladin's friend in Arabian Nights
the central character never mind I am a girl
mundane steps are not quite the same in
gold beaded slippers
i must be dreaming wearing slippers out
i float
this is how light they are
this is how magic...
Monday, August 01, 2005
Sunday, July 31, 2005
Thursday, July 28, 2005
outlandish word
there was an outlandish word on the wall
my husband got a cup and a notebook
and took it outside
to be free
my husband got a cup and a notebook
and took it outside
to be free
Monday, July 25, 2005
this day
i opened the door
was shown several card tricks by young illustionsists
i suggested a rabbit
while listening to abba
Sasha, the parrot
payed close attention
as i stitched together a book of love
i sweept
and mopped
and tidied the cookbooks
i drank milky strong tea
brought to me by my sweeties
i read a book on art history
picked up the phone
realized that it is true
the talking heads are wonderful
discovered the association with mixed emotions
shared my lunch
and
closed the door
was shown several card tricks by young illustionsists
i suggested a rabbit
while listening to abba
Sasha, the parrot
payed close attention
as i stitched together a book of love
i sweept
and mopped
and tidied the cookbooks
i drank milky strong tea
brought to me by my sweeties
i read a book on art history
picked up the phone
realized that it is true
the talking heads are wonderful
discovered the association with mixed emotions
shared my lunch
and
closed the door
Saturday, July 23, 2005
tranquility
This week's theme at illustrationfriday.com is "tranquility". I thought of this old illustration that I did for a picture book that I wrote and illustrated (yet to be published). It is young me, lost in the happy and tranquil act of threading cut up straws onto a string to make a necklace. Please click on image for a bigger and better view.
Tuesday, July 19, 2005
Monday, July 18, 2005
karma
for www.illustrationfriday.com this weeks theme is "karma" please check out the other incarnations...
for better view please click on image and then click again.
for better view please click on image and then click again.
Saturday, July 16, 2005
under trees at the beach
big cooking pot of ideas,
things go in and surface
at the top,
slotted spoon ready to skim
off sludge
wind blows, rustle through leaves,
cooling, letting ideas rise
gently to the surface,
a delicate fizzy bubble drink
by myself on a bench at
the waters edge
to the shore and out
across the great big lake
sparks,
little spark plugs in the mind,
sticks found and rubbed together
consistent inconsistent
the big soup pot boiling away
time divided, noted, arranged
criss cross our lifes
over giant landscapes,
taking planes, trains automobiles
hopping and hoping and walking
strokes towards and away
and the even greater landscape of our mind,
individual, collective,
search for commonalities
sameness- comfort in the eyes of another
in the touch
bound in silky string thoughts
to each other
casting our psyhic nets
over around about
so sad it hurts and so happy it flys
at the very same time,
regard for the detail for the sameness
and the delicious differences
mostly savouring the moments
without force
either holding or giving
but just letting
sending winged hearts out
of the chest, knees, feet, mind, hands, ears
-and also flashlights
to find those very same winged hearts
when needed most
in the pitch
black
darkness
kisses, gentle touch, fond hellos
goodbyes and inbetweens
let it fly
let it rain
love.
things go in and surface
at the top,
slotted spoon ready to skim
off sludge
wind blows, rustle through leaves,
cooling, letting ideas rise
gently to the surface,
a delicate fizzy bubble drink
by myself on a bench at
the waters edge
to the shore and out
across the great big lake
sparks,
little spark plugs in the mind,
sticks found and rubbed together
consistent inconsistent
the big soup pot boiling away
time divided, noted, arranged
criss cross our lifes
over giant landscapes,
taking planes, trains automobiles
hopping and hoping and walking
strokes towards and away
and the even greater landscape of our mind,
individual, collective,
search for commonalities
sameness- comfort in the eyes of another
in the touch
bound in silky string thoughts
to each other
casting our psyhic nets
over around about
so sad it hurts and so happy it flys
at the very same time,
regard for the detail for the sameness
and the delicious differences
mostly savouring the moments
without force
either holding or giving
but just letting
sending winged hearts out
of the chest, knees, feet, mind, hands, ears
-and also flashlights
to find those very same winged hearts
when needed most
in the pitch
black
darkness
kisses, gentle touch, fond hellos
goodbyes and inbetweens
let it fly
let it rain
love.
Friday, July 15, 2005
Thursday, July 14, 2005
mall girls
malls are odd things. i have had very different relationships with them at different times. right now they say "breathe and cool"
Wednesday, July 13, 2005
enjoy your life
my friend rhonda inspired me to get up and doodle and draw with paint, this one was done early one morning...it inspired me to "enjoy my life"; that day was indeed a very enjoyable one.
Tuesday, July 12, 2005
great leaps
it is funny what scares us. let me be frank and tell you it is things I can not see.
nothing mechanical or emotional but stuff that like magic works or doesn't on the computer.
I have a bit of a backward forward upside down problem. in the physical world it makes going down stairs hard. in the literary world the proper spelling of words. my fear involves doing learning new things on my computer, things that may be simple but seem so invisible mysterious and frightening. today I made a leap, I dove in and didn't let the technical road block up ahead get in the way. I woke early and got to work, making no excuses of the heat or fatigue or small animals or the needs of small children get in the way. I did yoga first to gear up, see how cluttered my mind is how stiff my limbs. and I did it. A simple thing really, but blasted away with sweat and concentration and fear in the gut. I feel happy and good and tired and clear, sometimes walking slow just doesn't do it although it usually does. Today happily I took a great leap....And landed safely.
nothing mechanical or emotional but stuff that like magic works or doesn't on the computer.
I have a bit of a backward forward upside down problem. in the physical world it makes going down stairs hard. in the literary world the proper spelling of words. my fear involves doing learning new things on my computer, things that may be simple but seem so invisible mysterious and frightening. today I made a leap, I dove in and didn't let the technical road block up ahead get in the way. I woke early and got to work, making no excuses of the heat or fatigue or small animals or the needs of small children get in the way. I did yoga first to gear up, see how cluttered my mind is how stiff my limbs. and I did it. A simple thing really, but blasted away with sweat and concentration and fear in the gut. I feel happy and good and tired and clear, sometimes walking slow just doesn't do it although it usually does. Today happily I took a great leap....And landed safely.
Friday, July 08, 2005
sad news
my heart goes out to those in London...
i am always a little slow to get the news, as i avoid it much of the time, the big stuff always eventually trickles down for me to know of it. such sad news. i am reminded by this for my own actions that "peace in every step" is a very important way of being.
i am always a little slow to get the news, as i avoid it much of the time, the big stuff always eventually trickles down for me to know of it. such sad news. i am reminded by this for my own actions that "peace in every step" is a very important way of being.
Thursday, July 07, 2005
troubles in an old kit bag...
My computer isn't feeling well, and poor Esmerelda (the computer) doesn't seem to recognize her good friend Ralphie (the scanner). This malady makes posting images very difficult. Hopefully poor Esmerelda will recover she is a strong Mac and I am hopeful. We will try rehabilitating her with some holistic medicines and if that doesn't work we will keep searching to find a cure . Please send your regard and well wishes, it can only help.
Wednesday, July 06, 2005
where is the rain?
it didn't arrive
the rain that is
the sun mocks me
okay yes we can not be with out you
but really do you have to gloat
i am so over exposed
i now squint
like something is wrong
i am wearing my hat
and dark sunglasses
but still
at the end of the day
i feel so full
of sun and heat and sounds and sensations
it is like the sun eclipses
my reason, ability to think
and leaves me washed out
and limp like a lettuce leaf
i feel better knowing i am not alone
with this reverse too much light unlightness
glenn gould had it and hide
and so does maggie
that feels more like it
dark shade
burgundies and greys
and caves
the rain that is
the sun mocks me
okay yes we can not be with out you
but really do you have to gloat
i am so over exposed
i now squint
like something is wrong
i am wearing my hat
and dark sunglasses
but still
at the end of the day
i feel so full
of sun and heat and sounds and sensations
it is like the sun eclipses
my reason, ability to think
and leaves me washed out
and limp like a lettuce leaf
i feel better knowing i am not alone
with this reverse too much light unlightness
glenn gould had it and hide
and so does maggie
that feels more like it
dark shade
burgundies and greys
and caves
Tuesday, July 05, 2005
here comes the rain
i think today will rain
it is my most very favorite weather
colours sing in it
and it is cooler
and dull
and has a lovely quiet
here it comes
i am hoping
here comes the rain
it is my most very favorite weather
colours sing in it
and it is cooler
and dull
and has a lovely quiet
here it comes
i am hoping
here comes the rain
Monday, July 04, 2005
sport
for this weeks theme of "sport" at www.illustrationfriday.com
my favorites involve water...
click on pic to see it larger
my favorites involve water...
click on pic to see it larger
Friday, July 01, 2005
Thursday, June 30, 2005
Wednesday, June 29, 2005
hero
for www.illustrationfriday.com
this weeks theme is "hero"
please click on image to view it better.
this weeks theme is "hero"
please click on image to view it better.
book mark
it has been hot.
I have been enjoying some great summer reads.
The fiction I have recently read and recommend,
The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera
Possesing the Secret of Joy by Alice Walker
right now I am into, and almost out of
Getting Over Edgar by Joan Barfoot, I am liking it.
I have been enjoying some great summer reads.
The fiction I have recently read and recommend,
The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera
Possesing the Secret of Joy by Alice Walker
right now I am into, and almost out of
Getting Over Edgar by Joan Barfoot, I am liking it.
Saturday, June 25, 2005
Friday, June 24, 2005
roots
click on to read what carl jung has to say...
i got this quote from the inspirational site of the lovely and talented Keri Smith. She can be found with all sorts of wonderment at www.kerismith.com.
i got this quote from the inspirational site of the lovely and talented Keri Smith. She can be found with all sorts of wonderment at www.kerismith.com.
Thursday, June 23, 2005
Wednesday, June 22, 2005
sad tale of toe
my husband fell...begins the "sad tale of toe"
click on the picture and make it big at flickr for the
complete and compelling toe tale.
click on the picture and make it big at flickr for the
complete and compelling toe tale.
Tuesday, June 21, 2005
Yep, all kinds
after the man looking for the biography of the influential philosopher Ludwig Wittenstein left
(which i actually found after he left in fiction of all places,)
the man with the faded tattooed knuckles came in
they read on one hand "love"
on the other hand "hate"
it wasn't that he joked with me in that way that wasn't funny
trying to be clever and trying to make a joke out of me
or the fact that I wasn't taken with his choice in reading material
it was the threat to the parrot
"squawk at me again like that and i'm gonna slit your throat"
it was the conviction in his voice that prompted me to
consider asking him to leave,
(really threatening the parrot for pete's sake)
i responded with this thought bubble, but kept my silence
"really, what gave you that idea?"
the man looking for Wittenstein wore around his neck a bird in flight necklace
and asked if we had any spoken word on c.d.
the man with the knuckles tried to play nice
but couldn't
they both were older,
the philosopher king in his 50's
the tattooed knuckle man in his 60's
i told my boss this story
"Yep, it takes all kinds"
he said
(which i actually found after he left in fiction of all places,)
the man with the faded tattooed knuckles came in
they read on one hand "love"
on the other hand "hate"
it wasn't that he joked with me in that way that wasn't funny
trying to be clever and trying to make a joke out of me
or the fact that I wasn't taken with his choice in reading material
it was the threat to the parrot
"squawk at me again like that and i'm gonna slit your throat"
it was the conviction in his voice that prompted me to
consider asking him to leave,
(really threatening the parrot for pete's sake)
i responded with this thought bubble, but kept my silence
"really, what gave you that idea?"
the man looking for Wittenstein wore around his neck a bird in flight necklace
and asked if we had any spoken word on c.d.
the man with the knuckles tried to play nice
but couldn't
they both were older,
the philosopher king in his 50's
the tattooed knuckle man in his 60's
i told my boss this story
"Yep, it takes all kinds"
he said
Monday, June 20, 2005
Sunday, June 19, 2005
if i win the lottery i will give you some
upstairs i come to find him standing there
in black and white, bespecled
like the guy from the payolas,
a little bit rock a billy,
probably a little bit crazy,
curly blond hair, hornrims
and a belly paunch
he surveys the videos,
consuming them
remembering them
and asks if he can have me hold them
okay,
i will be in in 10 days thats when i get paid
he stacks videos in a neat pile,
some good titles some questionable
from pretty woman, citizen cane to the lion king
he asks about the cd on the film angela's ashes
and tells me he is irish too,
then runs out like he has left a pot on the stove
muttering something about his forgotten dad,
it is fathers day after all
will this guy ever come back?
he says he will in half an hour
will he get paid in 10 days?
half an hour later he is back
continuing to stock pile
a temptations cd
the bag i am filling with his name on it
Jeff, will collect in 10 days
is over flowing
he is happy to have the items held,
the 20 or so videos are just what he has been searching for i am certain
he tells me he plays the lottery once twice a week and if he wins
he will give me some
thanks thats great says i
keeping pace with the fast double dutch of this encounter
i can't hold any more for you
he eyes the bag
no more bags eh, i will bring you some
i will see you in 10 days,
he says
flying out the store
dad at the window,
and some how i do believe i will.
in black and white, bespecled
like the guy from the payolas,
a little bit rock a billy,
probably a little bit crazy,
curly blond hair, hornrims
and a belly paunch
he surveys the videos,
consuming them
remembering them
and asks if he can have me hold them
okay,
i will be in in 10 days thats when i get paid
he stacks videos in a neat pile,
some good titles some questionable
from pretty woman, citizen cane to the lion king
he asks about the cd on the film angela's ashes
and tells me he is irish too,
then runs out like he has left a pot on the stove
muttering something about his forgotten dad,
it is fathers day after all
will this guy ever come back?
he says he will in half an hour
will he get paid in 10 days?
half an hour later he is back
continuing to stock pile
a temptations cd
the bag i am filling with his name on it
Jeff, will collect in 10 days
is over flowing
he is happy to have the items held,
the 20 or so videos are just what he has been searching for i am certain
he tells me he plays the lottery once twice a week and if he wins
he will give me some
thanks thats great says i
keeping pace with the fast double dutch of this encounter
i can't hold any more for you
he eyes the bag
no more bags eh, i will bring you some
i will see you in 10 days,
he says
flying out the store
dad at the window,
and some how i do believe i will.
Saturday, June 18, 2005
coffee cake
walking in with a gym bag
and immediacy
he unloads his wears
several paper backs with potential
he regards the cook books as the most special offers
i notice one on coffee cake,
and chance to guess
"do you like coffee cake?"
i ask the slim kinda wired fellow with the sunglasses and beaded
choker
"oh yeah"
his eyes light up
"and did you try any of these recipes"
unsure where he is getting these books
"oh yeah, not just coffee cake, special chocolate raspberry coffee cake"
he dosn't say "can you dig it"
but it is implied
just the thought of this guy cooking anything let alone coffee cake, fills me to the brim
how could i not buy it
for a moment in time
we meet,
a safe, savoury moment
full and fragrant
of imaginary kitchens
and dreams of coffee cakes
and immediacy
he unloads his wears
several paper backs with potential
he regards the cook books as the most special offers
i notice one on coffee cake,
and chance to guess
"do you like coffee cake?"
i ask the slim kinda wired fellow with the sunglasses and beaded
choker
"oh yeah"
his eyes light up
"and did you try any of these recipes"
unsure where he is getting these books
"oh yeah, not just coffee cake, special chocolate raspberry coffee cake"
he dosn't say "can you dig it"
but it is implied
just the thought of this guy cooking anything let alone coffee cake, fills me to the brim
how could i not buy it
for a moment in time
we meet,
a safe, savoury moment
full and fragrant
of imaginary kitchens
and dreams of coffee cakes
Friday, June 17, 2005
Thursday, June 16, 2005
Wednesday, June 15, 2005
Tuesday, June 14, 2005
H
7 days ago I woke up with the idea of eating the alphabet, albeit trying to maintain a balanced way of eating. On the first day I ate foods beginning with the letter A and moved ahead accordingly, I also thought about that letter and words beginning with that letter. I have a new consciousness regarding letters and food. I am really motivated to cook too. So far I have made some lovely black bean burritos, and a delicious dahl. F day kind of fatiqued me and the day that was E I found had an enlightened energy. Today is H it is hot and humid....Happy H day to you.
Monday, June 13, 2005
Friday, June 10, 2005
dream home
i am building a dream house
in my mind
so far the door is painted mauve
and a little bird bath sits outside the door.
in my mind
so far the door is painted mauve
and a little bird bath sits outside the door.
Thursday, June 09, 2005
Wednesday, June 08, 2005
digital
for www.illustrationfriday.com
this weeks theme is 'digital' which i must say really baffled me...
this weeks theme is 'digital' which i must say really baffled me...
brussel sprouts
as overheard in the fruit market
"those brussel sprouts look anemic"
i had to see for myself
they did
it was clear to me the sprouts
were neglecting looking after themselves
clearly should be in rehab
unappetizing
and certainly not obtaining enough iron
those sprouts looked anemic,
and some thing had to be done...and Now!
"those brussel sprouts look anemic"
i had to see for myself
they did
it was clear to me the sprouts
were neglecting looking after themselves
clearly should be in rehab
unappetizing
and certainly not obtaining enough iron
those sprouts looked anemic,
and some thing had to be done...and Now!
Tuesday, June 07, 2005
Monday, June 06, 2005
we are
we are
aren't we
walking along
introspective
sending messages
sooner or later
there is a fall
whether of breasts
of chin
we are
delicate and strong
each singing the song of us
whether we know it or not
the sharp edge city
comes into harsh focus
in the bright sunlight
nothing can hide us
each clinging to something
someone
each taking one more step
towards, away from
we are
and sometimes i wish
we were not
but
instead just sat with our selves
comfortably,
wrinkly,
off,
not quite 'right'
and in unison shouted
YES
aren't we
walking along
introspective
sending messages
sooner or later
there is a fall
whether of breasts
of chin
we are
delicate and strong
each singing the song of us
whether we know it or not
the sharp edge city
comes into harsh focus
in the bright sunlight
nothing can hide us
each clinging to something
someone
each taking one more step
towards, away from
we are
and sometimes i wish
we were not
but
instead just sat with our selves
comfortably,
wrinkly,
off,
not quite 'right'
and in unison shouted
YES
Thursday, June 02, 2005
sun
today is my jay's birthday
my friend libbie too
the other side of the gemini
i am learning to get along with the sun
my daughter is teaching me gently
i like it especially from the shade
it is easier with sun glasses
and sun hat
and sun block 45
i think i am an autumn
enuff said
my friend libbie too
the other side of the gemini
i am learning to get along with the sun
my daughter is teaching me gently
i like it especially from the shade
it is easier with sun glasses
and sun hat
and sun block 45
i think i am an autumn
enuff said
Wednesday, June 01, 2005
window
i found this moment today
a place that i looked out of
a window in another land
a window from another time
a place that i looked out of
a window in another land
a window from another time
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