tUESDAY tUNES: WHAT A VIDEO: Hello Ms Johnson

tUESDAY tUNES 's video is something else too... Jack Harlow 

Hello Ms Johnson. See what you think!

MONDAY MUSINGS: BEST IN SHOW

A terrific addition to the northwest Arkansas adventure was to experience the Best in Show exhibit at the Momentary in Bentonville. 

It did not disappoint. The photographers caught the essence of our infatuation with our pets. 

Here are some examples from the hundred + pieces of work.

Who says owners and their pets don't look alike?

Or that we become our pets...

Even our pet fish become objets d'arte.

This bathing part of the collection was a hoot. Our pets also have bad hair days but are such characters. These guys were photographed being in shelters as they reclaimed their pride in a clean look  ...  

There was also a section of how to adopt/ sponsor our homeless pets and art activities for the kiddos.

 What a wonderful exhibit!

"Through Best in Show, Momentary visitors will have the opportunity to explore the role that furry (and feathered) friends have played in culture and how they stand in as representations of status, power, loyalty, compassion and companionship through the perspectives of 25 global artists. Works on view will include examples by William Wegman, famed for his portraits of his Weimaraners; Walter Chandoha, the world’s first professional cat photographer; and Sophie Gamand, known for her touching, sensitive photographs of dogs taking baths.

Organized by Fotografiska Museum New York, the contemporary museum of photography, art, and culture, Best in Show celebrates and acknowledges constant companions, their presence in Western art and popular culture, and their multifaceted relationships with humans."

"We are thrilled to share that as part of the Best in Show experience, domesticated pets are welcome in the galleries!  To ensure a pleasant visit for all, we kindly remind guests to be mindful of pets and other visitors.

A few important guidelines:

• Pet Clean-Up:  Owners are responsible for reporting all pet messes immediately to staff.
• Leash Policy:  Pets must stay on a leash no longer than five feet or in a pet carrier.  Even hand-carried pets must remain on a leash. Retractable leashes will not be allowed.
• Size and Behavior:  There is no size restriction; however, all pets must be domesticated and well-trained.  We will ask disruptive pets to exit the building.
• While allowed in the galleries, pets will not be allowed in the Tower Bar or RØDE House.

Thank you for including your furry companions in this unique exhibition.  We love to have all of you with us!"

FOTO FRIDAY: KAWS ANYONE?

FOTO FRIDAY: WHO IS KAWS?

To think an X for eyes is an identifier for KAWS ...

WEDNESDAY MUSING: SUMMER LODGING

SUMMER MUSINGS early but not early enough... As warm as winter is / as beautiful as fall and spring are in Arkansas, summer can be uncomfortably HOT. So while in the Midwest I checked out the possibility of summer digs.

New condos required year leases and the industrial feel was a bit 'too' 'cold ' for me. It seems AirBnB situations might be the best possibility although many already have reunion/ wedding/ fishing dates booked not allowing for a full month rental. So I'll have to think about that heat getaway earlier for next year.

My June is already filled with Utah, Arizona and Cali. BUT I am looking into a NYC musical play date for July. Anybody interested?

Meanwhile, I will just enjoy digging in the dirt and keeping my new transplants watered in between Spring rainfalls. 

HAPPY SPRING!

TUESDAY TUNES: LONG TIME COMING

 Charles Yang shares his symphonic version of Sam Cooke's

A CHANGE IS GONNA COME   

 We all know it's been a long time coming. Speak up when you see injustice...

MONDAY MUSINGS : THERAPY & COULEE FRIENDS

What a therapeutic week being back in the Coulee! Friends from a different lifetime yet so happy for the opportunity to catch up and talk about everything : our families, projects, interests, work and you betcha even politics?! 

Dinner, Cemetery visit and Shul with Family Sam, Abby and Kylie

Work Colleagues: Janis & Don

A Breakfast date with Maureen & Chef Bob and his infamous French toast.

Shul friends for a hug and a wonderful Sabbath yahrzeit service with Barb officiating. Told it was the largest attendance since the holidays. Thank you for honoring Irv and his yahrzeit with your presence. 

Jazzerbuddies: a class and Java Vino coffee afterwards with the non snow birds and for those who stayed for lunch, loved the extra visiting time !

Other Friends thru Natureman Donna and her musical buddies, then Royce & Lynn with Carol & Roger

Happy Bookers Connie, Susie, Jo Ellen and the BDay Girl Nancy at the Red Pines celebrating Nancy's 3/4 century!

And to those who encouraged me to sleep around... Heidi & Scott, Carol & Roger, and Karol. You are all such great hosts and friends.

Thank you all for your care and hugs

                  It was so wonderful spending time with you all!

TBT: LAST FAMILY VISIT in DA COULEE

MARCH 2021

Today I will get to see some very special people who have driven all the way from Georgia. It’s been over a year and 4 months since we were all together at the Thanksgiving table in the End of the Rainbow Valley.  It means so much to have them here for the week!

Little did we know we would be missing one of these smiles the next Thanksgiving ...