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| 2011 |
The last few weeks have been very, very busy. That's a common refrain of mine, but on an imaginary line graph, the highest peak in recent months would have occurred on Friday night.
That's when Aqua Bleu opened at Racine Arts Council artspace. Months of thought, preparation and planning resulted in a nicely received art exhibition about water, inspired by our Great Lake Michigan. May First Friday in Downtown Racine helped bring nearly 200 people into the gallery, and I had a chance to breathe. Mission accomplished - show curated, reception snacks bought and eaten, and friends and artists visited. At the end of a nice evening, we headed home happy and tired.
Saturday brought a day of pure relaxation. I did as little as possible, despite the lovely weather.
The next morning brought more to do. In this case, mostly celebration was on the agenda. Mother's Day with Mom, Grandma Margaret and Grandma Joyce early in the day. Bob made waffles and deliciously crispy bacon. Joy abounded.
Then, off to RAM's Wustum Museum for the opening reception of the Racine Unified School District's Annual Student Art Exhibit, as well as the long awaited RAM on the Road Reveal. Nationally recognized Racine artist Bill Reid designed the artwork for the vehicle, which will bring the joy of creating art to children and adults of all ages.
With incredible skill, patience and diligence, the Sign Shop of Racine made RAM on the Road a reality. They transformed our thoughts, discussions and planning meetings into a traveling billboard, soon-to-be filled with art supplies and teachers taking RAM's hands-on art projects to those who want and need them most. We applauded as the van arrived, with smiles and commemorative magnets all around.
Then, I got in Eve, and took my own show on the road. The trip northwest on a pleasant Sunday was shorter than I expected, and the rewards were great. Celebration continued with an all terrain game of croquet followed by delicious smoked salmon in the company of family and friends.
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| 2011 |
Surprisingly, Mom's Day even continued into Monday morning. Walking from my usual parking lot along Racine's lake shore, I saw a few of our area's ever present Canadian geese. With a longer glance, I also noticed at least 25 of this spring's goslings wandering under their protective gaze. Happy Mother's Day, ladies!
