fragments
April 17, 2008sitting here in an abandoned cafe in raleigh north carolina. The only place I could find with free internet. (Internet should be free everywhere, dammit… although, I hear all mcdonald’s have free wi-fi. No thanks. I’ll probably be smacked down by god if I step inside a McDonalds. Or turn to a boiling vat of cooking grease. yewe.)
horrible music is playing here. But there’s a little girl rocking on the swing outside with dangly earrings and a pink skirt on. She has a spotted stuffed frog. And that makes up for it.
earlier this morning, holed up alone in the hotel I had a totally awesome brain storming session for my travel journal class at Squam. Eight or so pages of notes and prompts and ideas just poured out. One on top of the other… it was hard to catch them all. I am so excited about that class now. I just want to lay down in the grass and smile about it till my cheeks hurt.
Oh, now they are playing Dave Matthew’s “Satellite”. I like this one. That round cello note at the beginning.
Finished my book sitting outside. Made me feel bold inside. Looking at the world through fresh-just-finished-book eyes. yum…
I’m gonna go ask directions to the gourmet popsicle shop shari told me about now.
every day is a gift. it is.
April 17th, 2008 at 12:55 pm
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April 17th, 2008 at 4:13 pm
oh i wish i could have met up with you. it is looking more and more like i will be joining you for that workshop. ;) did you get a locopop?
April 17th, 2008 at 5:02 pm
indeed. each day is a gift. can’t wait till squam!
ok, yes, i can. but still… it’s going to be fun.
hello from out here,
susan
April 18th, 2008 at 2:47 am
that all sounds luscious and bright, and you’re right about every day being a gift. have you seen the book about selma the sheep? (i wonder if it exists in english?) i got it for my beloved the other day, nice to live like that.
have a good weekend penelope, nà
April 18th, 2008 at 3:36 am
oh…i am listening to dave - big eyed fish on you tube. just makes my day.
April 18th, 2008 at 9:54 am
mmm, yum. tis true. i feel yer smile in the grass.i love those spilling open moments. enjoy your day! xo
April 18th, 2008 at 10:26 pm
oh YAY!! I love how there is so much time for percolating and letting it take shape . . wonderful!!
April 19th, 2008 at 3:13 pm
I cannot believe you are(were) in Raleigh. You did not have to stay in a hotel…we have plenty of room here at, what we like to call, M&J Bed & Breakfast! Hope you had a good trip and next time you are in Raleigh…no hotels!
April 20th, 2008 at 4:42 pm
gourmet popsicle shop? the hub would be in heaven!
April 22nd, 2008 at 1:08 am
o! my fav dave matthews song..thanks for reminding me of it.
i love your fragments.. i can relate to the feeling. i sometimes write that way too.
you sound content.
every day IS a gift. i feel that too.
take care. xo amy
April 24th, 2008 at 7:48 am
Penelope!
I just got done reading through your archives - whew! But I wanted to get to know you better since I am taking a class with you at Squam! Yay! I am taking the travel journaling class and I am so excited. I am just now getting back into drawing thanks to Danny Gregory books and blog and links and it has totally inspired me. Now I go to your website and you are an illustrator too! Love it and you even had a page on Danny Gregory’s site. I love how everything comes together - don’t you?
See ya in Sept!
Cheryl
April 26th, 2008 at 10:46 pm
you
are
BEAUTIFUL.
xoxo