My art show last night went fairly well. A friend who dropped by is interested in buying one of my paintings from my web site. But, I didn't sell either of the pieces that are in the actual show (yet.) 8 friends came out to support me! After the show, we all went out for more beers, and a little shuffleboard. I was really happy they all came. It was a great surprise that they all came.
I tried to attend the Humane Society Fostering Orientation this morning. But, when I arrived, they told me it had been cancelled. So, I've been waiting a month for this.. and now I have to wait another month for the next one!
Nothing much else going on this weekend. I think I'll make some art! I've got a new trio of photo transfers in the works: "Liptych." And, I need to start on my hubcap paintings. First: clean and prime all my hubcaps!
See my christmas card yet? check it out!
12.6.2002
Otis Cafe - 7pm - First Hill, Boren Ave. be there for art and food and drink. A mimic-octopus presentation! Tonight! Friday! Art by me.. and lots of others. "PET" is the theme. Come check it out.
Have you seen my xmas card yet? See link below...
12.5.2002
Golden Arch Hotels Suisse SA
There's a hotel in Switzerland that has a McDonalds theme- how weird is that?!
Xmas
Have you visited my flash christmas card yet? Pass the url along to everyone you know! Click here.
12.4.2002
Have you seen my Holiday greeting yet? Click here.
I'm in an art show this weekend. Be sure to come check it out if you're in Seattle: Otis Cafe, 7pm on Friday night. Otis is on Boren Ave., 1st Hill, near Swedish.
12.3.2002
Christmas Stress
Most people get stressed out by things like parties and shopping at Christmas. But, here's what I dread: answering my sister's questions about what I bought each relative as a gift. It's usually the 2nd thing out of her mouth. After: "how was your trip?" And, by the way... the answer to that is always the same too. So, I'm not sure why that one still pops up. "How was my crowded, noisy, uncomfortable 5 hour plane ride? It was a blast! I've never had more fun in my life! I can't wait to do it again!" So, anyway... back to question 2: "What did you get for Mom? (or dad, or whoever..) Here are some rehearsed answers I'm trying out:
"I got them... ME!" When you factor in the plane ticket, shuttle to the airport, rental car, etc., it ends up costing me about $500 a pop each time I fly to the east coast. There goes the gift budget!
or how about this answer: "My unemployment check!" I'm sure they need it more than I do. Groceries are so overrated. And, I'm sure the bank won't mind if I skip a mortgage payment next month. If you multiply out my unemployment checks for the year, I'm living below the poverty line.
or maybe the straight forward approach: "Jack Squat!" I tried to get my family to drop the gift exchange thing a few years ago. But, they wouldn't go for it. They're too focused on the materialism of the season to give it up. I'd rather we all save our money and spend it on the kids/grandkids of the family. Or we could make a donation (or better yet, VOLUNTEER) to a non-profit group. We added another niece this year. So, it's even more difficult to get something for EVERYbody. I personally don't want any more "things." I have everything I want. If anybody wants to get me a gift, I wish they would just give me SkyMiles or cash so I can continue to visit the family for Christmas. I don't need any more sweaters. I get my books from the library. I don't get magazine subscriptions. Ok, if I had to get something selfish,.. then I'd probably want a gift certificate for the movie theatre or video store. That's about as far as I'd go.
Am I being selfish?
12.2.2002
Happy Holidays
Happy Hannukwanza!... Christmas, etc..! Send this url to all your favorite people.
12.1.2002
December.
The birthday is over. And it was a half-decent one. I went out with friends for dinner and drinks last night. Some of them didn't even know it was my birthday until halfway through the night. Others, who were invited to join us, never responded. Some, who said they would come, didn't show up. I have great friends, don't I?
Malia and Neil kicked ass. They made it all worth it. We had dinner at Carmelita- an amazing vegetarian restaurant. Then, we walked up the street and had some beers at 74th Ale House. A good night, overall.
