…perhaps the one responsible for invading the MacDowell Colony veggie garden, showed up this morning to casually sit back on his haunches under the apple tree out my window, taking his time eating an entire apple down to..
Archives : August-2010
…is looking great towards the end of the season, producing butternut squash, tomatoes, and lots of lea..
…the amazing documentary that tells the story of Osama bin Laden’s former bodyguard was shown to us tonight by the director Laura Poitras, also in residence here at MacDowell Colony. (website) ‘The Oath’ tells the story of Abu Jandal, Osama bin Laden’s former bodyguard, and Salim Hamdan, a prisoner at Guantanamo Bay Prison and the ..
…made it feel cozy on this cool rainy day, but I realized that it was a bit too early – not quite cold enough, flu not drawing properly – after the place got a bit smokey, but it was..
…over the meadow where crazy mobs of large dragonflies have been zigging and zagging all day to dine on recently hatched insects – as seen on the way back from a communal dinner to the secluded studio where I am returning to work for ..
…is the gorgeous place of dramatic bouldered shores where I spent the day – packing more supplies than I usually do for a week long trip – alternately spending the time lounging, snacking, reading, swimming, canoeing, sunning and stretching on the swimming float – yes ..
…is spotted on a l..
…and the gentle masses descend on the typically peaceful retreat for an afternoon – plus a three hour open studio with visits from curious locals, tourists, and art enthusiasts eager to engage in conversation that leaves me hoarse – followed by 7pm dance party (just right for my typical 9:30pm bedtime) which involves hours of ..
…that I have worn everyday for the past few months are super comfortable, compostable, and gradually conforming to the contours of my feet over time – are my new favorite footwear of all time – which I originally purchased at the Opening Ceremony store in L.A., and though they were only $30, they seemed somehow ..
…from 1970 by Lawrence Halprin – is a book that I’ve had kicking around for a while – but after reading the Anna Halprin biography, I was inspired to pick it up again – and it lays out a brilliant vision for scoring urban space – my particular favorite is the score for the Driftwood ..
…is what we walk past on our way to Willard Pond, and every time I see it I think that this is how I want to live when I grow..
…and a few reds, are popping up in Emily’s vegetable garden at MacDowell Colony – we get some in our lunch if the hedgehogs don’t get to..
…the recent biography by Janice Ross – which I just finished today – of the dancer/choreographer (easy & narrow labels that are too small for her) who I LOVE, whose work (especially “Parades & Changes”) inspires me, whose approach to teaching & practice changed the way I thought about my own work & practice, whose ..
…are everywhere in the meadows – and this afternoon around these wildflowers in p..
…in the middle of the path to..
…which were planted in the early spring as a part of the “Something for Everyone” show at the Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum in Ridgefield, Connecticut – are now at their end of Summer peak – and I just had the chance to see them this afternoon during a quick day trip… EDIBLE ESTATE #9: ALDRICH ..
….is the engaging 1972 book by Martin Duberman which I just finished this afternoon – about the short-lived (1933-56) rural North Carolina experimental school that has fascinated me for years – and with this controversial record of it’s history, Duberman inserts himself into the narrative, creating a very personal portrait of this place that was ..
…have replaced the deer as my regular morning visitors – and I am enjoying this since they have a bit more style, both in appearance, and the way ..
…are framed by the big window over my desk every morning, and today I got a shot of them at 6am as I was biking off to town for morning yoga – and they just kept on..
…is the coolest creature to have around looking after your flock of sheep – and I had the pleasure of meeting one today in a New Hampshire meadow. (Wikip..
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