Hot, surprise. Textiles and Tea , glorious Bonnie

The weather is hot again, all week, indoor time

So glad of air conditioning, and food delivery. And despite the heat yesterday, climatic and political, my member of Congress was out there

Along with a lot of other MOCs arrested for protesting at the Supreme Court for reproductive rights. Why did they arrest peaceful protesters? . She's a great Rep.

Yesterday's Textiles and Tea featured a very nice guest who talked rapidly, nervously and inaudibly,  so i give you what I can. 

I could not find out the scale of her work, but she's clearly interested in three dimensional structures rather than color,  And she has a new book out. I'd like to track that down and learn more.

Because art will save us all, here's Milton Avery, the painter's painter, whose influence is seen in all the 20th century painters who became famous, very influenced by his color blocks, simplified shapes and vertiginous composition . 

Few people outside the art world know of him. I used to make visits to his work in the old Princeton Art Museum to pay my respects. I hope when the new buildibg finally opens,  I'll be able to continue.

And continuing on the theme of art saving us all

When I first started learning violin in my forties, my earliest lessons were with a teacher whose summer studio was an enclosed porch.  

As I struggled to learn the open strings and play a few notes, birds would join in. I had numerous teachers, human and avian!  Lovely collaboration.

My shoulder reacted to the cord making yesterday. I'm thinking of learning to make it with my left habd, just to rest the right side! I really would like to continue at least a bit. It cheered me up so much.  We'll see.

Happy day everyone, and tell us what's saving you?