The last few days I've been fighting off the cold that my youngest daughter had last week.  I've got a sore throat and earache with only the threat of congestion.  I've been drinking lots of tea, eating well (chicken soup), popping vitamins and resting.  This is not the week I had planned on having seeing that Images is right around the corner but "the best laid plans.... and all that stuff".   


Was listening to Robert Plant this morning been interviewed on Q with Jian Ghomeshi while I did up the dishes this morning.  Interesting guy but I'm not too crazy about the new album which is entitled "Band of Joy" but that's just me.  Rolling Stone gave it a favourable review so what do I know.  


Going to try and wrap a few things up in the studio now and then maybe a small nap although I did sleep 10 hours last night I'm still kind of tired..........

Feels Like Summer

The Light Seekers

16"x8"

These last few days have been absolutely gorgeous weather wise which feels like such a change from the erratic temperatures and rain we've experienced through most of April and into May.

John had the girls out on Monday working in the garden and you can only imagine the looks on their faces. You would think I'd asked them to pump out the septic system. To their credit I will say they put in a solid two hours with their hoodies pulled up over their faces as the black flies were relentless. We planted some lettuce, snow peas, cucumbers and were still eating the asparagus.

I've been pretty steady in the studio, the clean studio I might add. I feel really creative right now and am trying to get as much done as possible before I hit a wall.........it always happens at some point. I've also been researching a few new galleries so I need to get my butt in gear to make that happen.

I'm also on Twitter which makes no sense whatsoever but so be it. Facebook has rather fizzled out for me and I find myself checking in maybe once a week to see what others are up to. Twitter is kind of fun as I can follow some of my favourites artists as well as my guy Jian who happens to Tweet quite frequently. I follow Kevin Nealon who was an alumni of Saturday Night Live and now is on Weeds.........he never fails to crack me up. I imagine it's kind of like stalking but with participants who are willing. Anyway, just some other mindless activity to keep me amused.

Hope your having a great day wherever you are in the world.

Q

Dwelling

Work in Paint, Thread, Wool & Silk

The blogsphere is all buzz is a.m. regarding my guy Jian Ghomeshi's interview with Billy Bob Thornton of "Slingblade" fame. Seems old Billy Bob has a band called the Boxmasters who are performing tonight in Toronto as the opening act for Willie Nelson at Massy Hall. I listened to the interview from beginning to end and couldn't believe how rude Billy Bob was to Jian. Of course Jian handled it all with his usual dignity and integrity.........classy guy. Listen for yourself. It's probably going to be a long time before B.B. is invited back to Q and as far as I'm concerned, never would be o.k.

Click here to watch it on YouTube