For a good time, call Cleveland AA!
Soon after arriving in my favorite neighborhood of Tremont (and taking a small wine break), we walked over to Lincoln Park to hula hoop and watch some fire dancing. There was a good sized group and all were welcome to join in.
Mind you, as all this was going on I was just standing there lazily swinging my hips round the hoop as keeping it up was the extent of my ability. Though I'm excited to see what the scene is here in Raleigh.
As dusk fell, you could feel the heat of these torches.
There was also the gifting of handmade goodies! Like this bullet casing necklace made with a personal memento for K.t.:
With wine in hand we trekked all my favorite paths through the neighborhood- stopping in vintage stores, cafes, plucking mint from yards, and making great aerobic use of this jungle gym. And all the while looking so fabulous I got called a princess at Target by little kids. Thanks, Maxi Dress, because despite unshaved legs and wine stained shoes you still present me so well.
And nothing gives me a kick in my crafty ass like visiting Faith's studio which always makes me ask myself, what are you doing with yourself?!?!
Girl is so hooked up! In the week that I've been back I have definitely benefitted from this renewed fervor by organizing (not all the way) my own crafty spot and looking for some shows to do. This the season of the craft fair, after all.
We left her place on foot and stopped off at an Asian Market where we gathered a feast fit for a random, city picnic on an abandoned loading dock. Delicious!
And of course there was then the Red Giant 20th Anniversary Show!
So now I'm back with all these wonderful photos to remind me of my amazing art family in Cleveland.
...and that will also tempt me to move back. Every day here is a virtual paradise, though, and I'm determined to keep up with making things and I've met some pretty awesome ladies. What price can I really put on the fact that last winter was the first in YEARS that I wasnt so cold and wet all the time- cursing the white devil. Snow is nice, but not 5 months in a row. And I just love Sweet Tea.
