Wood Block Print
Maybe its because my mom loves Gustav Baumann, or that I had just seen M.C. Escher’s early wood block prints at the museum in the Hague and loved them. But I went to the 4th Street Arts Fair here in town and was drawn to the two booths selling wood block prints. One of the artists was doing goofy prints, but the other one had fun but also beautiful ones. I told Tim I actually bought something and he didn’t believe me until I got home and had proof. I NEVER just up and buy something. And? I don’t even have buyer’s remorse. I love it.
Worked 1 out of the past 4 days, which has been nice. Still hot here though, but thinking of those affected by crazy storms. Even though it didn’t turn out too bad, I’m glad Mitch evacuated. Hoping everyone else is safe. Working on a quilt for baby girl Meouw. Here’s to hoping that she likes, no wait…that she loves purple!
Tim starts back at school tomorrow with a stats class. At least it isn’t with a certain SLIS professor, but still wish him luck anyway!
Bloomington, School, crafts, family, friends, quilts | Comment (0)Strange Neighborhood
This? Is why I always carry my camera. You never know what you’ll see. I am not expecting to catch the big things on camera, but detail the mundane. The ignored, silly, strange, puzzling and funny.
I’ll try to do more in the future!
Bloomington | Comments (2)At the Fair
I worked the library booth at the Monroe County Fair this past week and got to walk around for a little bit and take it all in. I am a total city/suburban girl at heart when it comes to this stuff! I checked out the animals, and stumbled on the livestock auction. Surprisingly, some people were buying pigs, goats and cows as a gift to local community kitchens and other hot-plate charities. Who knew! As interested in food as I am, I always learn new things about the cycle of land to plate. Living in Indiana brings all that closer than I knew.
Also? Looking at these has got me thinking….
Bloomington, food | Comments (9)Drive In the Rain
After a full day of driving the rural farms of Tim’s youth and family in the searing heat (but beautiful scenery), we hit the Spencer drive in - in the pouring rain. It did stop at some point, cleared up and was actually a beautiful night to sit in a soggy field to watch some movies. Even with the calf deep moat around the concession stand. I can’t remember the last time I went to the drive in! This was at the one outside Spencer, so maybe we will have to try the one south of Btown before the summer is out.
Today we went to the wedding reception for Brad and Sarah. I am so excited for them and wish nothing but the best.
Bloomington, friends | Comment (0)Summer Lotus
Tim and I kicked it to 3rd St. Park to watch Slavic Soul Party and they were fantastic! Tons of fun, both watching the music and watching the crowd. I have video on my flickr, but still learning my new camera and had it on the wrong setting and so the focus goes in and out. Anyone else have any gypsy music recommendations?
Bloomington, music | Comments (4)Tuesdays
On the first Tuesday of the month, I usually have quilt guild. Then on the second and third Tuesdays I have teen programs at the library (book discussion and anime club). So its easy enough to say that my Tuesday nights are pretty wrapped up. My city decided to add a mid-week early evening Farmer’s Market at the Westside Bloomingfoods that I walk by every single day (or ride, as of late) on my way home from work. Guess what night they picked? Yep. Tuesday. So I can almost never go! Tonight, however I was free! It was pretty quiet and although my favorite tomato guys weren’t there, I scored some beans and fresh eggs.
Despite having a chipped bone in his wrist (fricking noon ball), Tim has been working on creating a drainage system for our basement. Tonight that involved creating a cement hump in our so-called driveway. Guess who can’t mix a wheelbarrow full of concrete with a broken hand? Guess who got to do it instead? Why the big rush? Because it is supposed to RAIN. AGAIN.
Bloomington, Home, family, food | Comments (2)I Love Fabric
I love fabric, especially when it arrives in the mail and you aren’t sure whether or not you are going to like it. I love this fabric and plan to make my mom a quilt, if I can just narrow down my pattern ideas for a large scale fabric pattern. I’ll also have to do some more shopping for some tone on tone fabrics and some neutrals. I am also working on a robot quilt for a baby boy due this summer!
Just waiting for Brad and Sarah to come down for a visit. Think there is some fun downtown activities today!
Bloomington, friends, quilts | Comment (0)Flood Floods
The horrible midwest floods haven’t really done much damage in Bloomington thankfully, but it WILL NOT STOP RAINING! Ok, there was one day this week where it didn’t rain. Now I have a few days off? Rain.
I am debating a border/sashing on a baby quilt, and waiting for other fabric to arrive in the mail before I can progress on my mom’s Mother’s Day quilt (I know, late!). Tim is getting close to being done with Summer I, and heads right into Summer II. Books are being read, and oh, I joined Facebook.
Bloomington, fabric, family, garden | Comment (0)Mayday
As of 5:00 pm last evening, Tim is done with his second semester! He has approximately 3.5 days before his next semester starts up again and we will be celebrating by planting our vegetables if the rain ever stops.
Its also graduation weekend here, so lots of traffic, crowds and moving vans. And once again, it seems strange to be back here.
I was also able to see Barack Obama on Wednesday speaking to a crowd of 14,000 at Assembly Hall. It was moving, fun and hopefully historic. In case you live under a rock, Indiana’s primary is on Tuesday. Don’t forget to vote!
Bloomington, IU, family, politics | Comment (0)Springlike
A whole weekend spent in town! I was able to go to the Farmer’s Market (sweet potatoes) and Goodwill with Jenn, take two solo bike rides, spend some time getting our garden area ready for planing and having an early semester celebration with Tim at Casablanca, a yummy Moroccan restaurant on 4th. Tim has a few more papers left to turn in this week and then has a WHOLE WEEKEND before Summer Session I starts. He doesn’t need them(cuz he’s smart enough already), but send him brainy thoughts if you think of it.
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