hey, i've got nothing to do today but smile

ernie and i finished (finished because we'd tried several times only to be overcome with sleep) watching "chuck close: a portrait in progress." fabulous. we are both completely inspired. ernie had watched the thing before but inspiration comes in waves and we've been drowned in said waves.

if you live nearby one of these exhibits (touring) go and see. astonishingly perfect, the little parts masterpieces themselves, coming together to make something rather unbelievable. go. do it.

the weekend comes, july comes, and a cool morning breeze has found her way here again. everyone is decidedly happy now that the heat has dissipated. next week brings posts on "fireworks and other explosions." the weekend brings paint and the installation of locks (for safety primarily, for sanity secondarily). july brings a foreboding birthday. it brings a trip to see "body worlds" in chicago. it brings family from afar. i wish it would bring the chuck close exhibit to peoria, or chicago at the very least. and of course, it brings limeade in a sweating green pitcher.



happy booming holiday, friends and fans!