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Parade day!
It was “up and at ’em” Sunday a.m. making Greek omelettes for the “fish men” Richard (designer) wore a t-shirt that proclaimed “fish controll my brain” indeed. David’s said simply “CREW.” After shaking off cobwebs, and donning my white parade … Continue reading
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Dinner with Andre
Well, kinda. Instead it was wine with (host) David Shine. Saturday night after “Discovery Green” we returned to he and Harlene’s beautiful home and had a long and varied converstation on mice and men, art and archetecture, the rapture (that … Continue reading
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Oops! gas is important
H.B and I scrambled to relocate before the “sneak peek” and were graciously received into Dave and Harlene Shine’s beautiful house in Montrose. H.B. was beyond happy that there were plenty of lizards, carpet, (and no homonally enraged cats!) We … Continue reading
Relocation
H.B. and I are going to shift to Dave Shine’s (Sashimi Tabernacle choir) house in Montrose to ease inter species conflicts at Natali’s loft. I have so enjoyed being here, in her element and her effortless genius and art but … Continue reading
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Art Car Ball
The Art car ball was held outside at the Orange Show this year. 50 cars made it in early to be on display. Dragons and Smoking seemed to be a trend (with 3 variations of each.) Marlborough cars by Alex … Continue reading
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And then there were 7
“Cat” gave birth to 6 mewling, squirming bundles of love late last night. Mom and babies are alright, hidden in Natali’s closet. Natali came home in time to see the last 2 born. Honey Bun is curious but has now … Continue reading
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art in Houston
Took time to enjoy some art yesterday. Was pleasantly surprised to find much free art and museums here in Houston. Went to Houston center for contemporary craft (Lisa Gralnick: the Gold standard) The Lawndale art center (“Measured” by Hillerbrand +Magsamen) … Continue reading
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another day another 1000 butts
Completed repairs to bug today Yahoo! Despite ominous sky-there was only spitting drizzle. Glad to have those butts behind me and sealed. Visited studio and workshop of Isac and got to see his amazing wooden cars. Incredible work, and such … Continue reading
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Honey bun- the “Yard dog”
Staying at Natalie’s warehouse space which is a collection of workspaces owned by Isac (who makes amazing and incredible wooden cars) as well as car restoration etc. Natalie is the only working artist here in this industrial setting. Behind the … Continue reading
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repairs and foraging (this time not for berries!)
The hunt for repair materials began after trip to hardware. Foraged for butts along interstate, parking lots and fellow art car artist Paul McRae (Dragon car) delivered a baggie o butts and took me to an especially squalid area of … Continue reading
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