Friday

Great idea!

 
"I want to be in the studio. I want to be doing something. You just do whatever is at hand, and you don't even worry about whether it's going to be interesting or not interesting to anybody else—or even yourself. You just have to make something." —Bruce Nauman



Thank you Bruce Nauman for helping me to get moving on this rainy day! My sketchbook has been starving, but no more.... let the work outs begin.
 
 

Empty Buckets…


Summertime…

                  The school year requires a break neck speed of enthusiasm, motivation, energy and structure. Then suddenly there it is… Summer and the schedule dissolves, the students head to the beach and parts unknown. The school gets quiet, classrooms suddenly void of activity, the darkroom is cleaned and closed, laptops are powered down, the halls no longer whisper giggles of secrets and rumors…the teachers get to go home. We take home with us our empty buckets...if we have done our job well the contents of our buckets have been dispersed to our students all school year long...

 Suddenly sleeping in is no longer a wish but a reality…So, why is so tough to relax and take advantage of the absence of the routine…it is the withdrawal from the adherence to routine: School is out…

 This is the end of week one…I have caught up on laundry, cleaned out closets, ran errands, sought out a furniture repair man, cut coupons begun to repair and clean the classroom cameras, ridden bikes with my boys…and only now I am beginning to feel the let down and relaxation setting in…

This morning, I have just read the newspaper enjoyed coffee…One child is off at Hoops camp and the other is still sleeping… I am so thankful for this time…


Oh wait! What is this… oh! Yup, there it is...my creative juices beginning to flow. Time to refill that bucket of possibilities...
It is time to play with the kiddos,  a date or two with the husband, leisurely walks with the dog,  make copious amounts of art, take some photos and enjoy every minute of this time…and for goodness sakes stop thinking something is missing…school will be back in session again soon enough!
 
 
 

Paper Moon Diner: Visually Delicious!


Paper Moon Diner
 
If you find yourself in Baltimore this summer you must make your way to the Paper Moon Diner!
 





It is As visually delicious as its eclectic menu offerings! The menu is vast...You can enjoy a Kaptain Krunch milkshake, crabbi platters or even a Bananas foster French toast! Go with your friends and enjoy the stellar ambiance! I had the pleasure of going with a group of my visual art students this spring!

 

Monday

Farewell Fantastic Teachers!

            Education lost two tremendous teachers this week! It was such a pleasure to work with these guys. I applaud them for knowing  it is time to go. You can see they are planning their next fishing adventure.
           As this school year quickly slips into the history books... there are teachers that quietly step out of the classroom...to new adventures. John and Wayne, Best Wishes! Thanks for all the support and generosity. I look forward to observing your new shenanigans and hope they fulfill all your wildest dreams!

 

Tuesday

Back In a Flash!


So Busy! So Busy! So Busy!

I think I can... I think I can...
 
 
 
 
 
 Wrapping up the School year!
 
Be Back Soon!