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Out of the Studio

Yesterday, I did not get near my studio. Pilates, walking the dog, getting my hair cut, attending Miles’ third grade musical, late dinner after we got home — whew. This morning, I taught myself how to use iMovie so that I could upload some videos from the performance.

If someone had told me two years ago that I would watch Miles do two major speaking parts and sing about 15 songs with all of the other children, I would have said no way.  But there he was — making us all beam from ear to ear. His development over the past year has been remarkable. There are times when the autism is evident, but he is much more engaged with us, now.

I was going to upload the video of his portrayal of FDR, but the file is too large.

After a quick walk with Scooter, I met a couple of friends from Trinity to talk about the future of the Arts Committee. The chair for the past several years is stepping down, and we have not found anyone to take on the task — we are a group of artists who are willing to help, but not be the organizer!! I had an idea of someone who might take it on. We met with her, and I think it is going to work out.

Tonight, I finally got down to the studio and happily got four rows of organza pockets sewn to the background. So happy about that!!

Mr C brought in the mail today. I flipped through it and was astounded to see a my High Desert Aspen quilt on the back of a postcard.

It is for the SAQA Oregon show — State of Diversity — which is at the Heritage Station Museum in Pendleton, OR. A lovely surprise.

OK, I have rambled on long enough.

6 Responses to “Out of the Studio”

  1. Gerrie, Sorry everyone visiting here will miss out on Miles’ performance. As I said that night, we all thought he was very much in character, had much presence.

  2. Jeannie says:

    I just checked and the museum is closed until 2/15. Crossing my fingers the snow stays away and we can get down there to see it this month. Hugs.

  3. Jeannie says:

    I am sorry to say that I am more excited about Miles than I am your quilt. LOL! The progress he has made is so amazing and I am so happy for your family. I continue to fall more deeply in love with your organza piece. I am going to check with C to see if a trip to Pendelton in feasible! I’d love to see that exhibit up close and personal. Have a wonderful weekend.

  4. Connie Rose says:

    I love that quilt, congrats on having it on the postcard. So glad to hear about Miles! What a blessing for all of you.

    An aside here — everytime I hear about state/regional SAQA shows, I wonder how come there never were any CA SAQA shows — at least not during the time I was a SAQA member. I know you can’t answer that question — I’m just unloading!

    Have a terrific weekend. xox

  5. Judy says:

    ps: glad to hear that Miles is doing so well

    xo

  6. Judy says:

    congrats on being the postcard girl! YAYY!!

    hope your new arts committee chairperson suggestion will work out, and also work!

    xo