I’m beginning work on a new project. Conversation Pieces. It will be about how to make objects/scenes/photographic subjects talk to each other. It’s about space, at least that is one part of the conversation. When to let the pictures have space to breathe and when to lean in. There will be words and pictures, and this is just the beginning. I love this part; in the beginning my mind swirls with ideas and they all seem possible.
Can it be? Is just living my life enough?
01. vintage flash
02. beautiful illustration from the cookbook Something From Nothing by Alison Roman (my favorite approach to cooking)
03. free chairs at the thrift shop
04. my commonplace notebook
05. cover from Meditations for Women Who Do Too Much, Anne Wilson Schaef
06. delicious breakfast from Hohl cafe in Williamsburg (oatmeal, bacon, and a dingo latte)
07. my faithful camera (Canon 5d mark iii) and my cherished camera bag
Quietly working on a project that has been idling for the last 10 years. The time seems right to share this meaningful collection. I’ve designed and printed a photo book of this body of work over on MILK. Just submitted the book, A Good Mail Day, for printing today. Can’t wait to hold the book in my hands. You can view the project here.
Come rain or snow . . .
Lately . . .
We’ve been inside a lot these last few weeks due to frigid temperatures. Too much togetherness. Not enough movement. Finally warming up today with ice melting. I can hear the water trickle like an open faucet as ice melts off the roof and makes its way down the gutter spouts.
Some people use this fallow time to plan spring gardens.
But, we’ve been making our way through home improvement projects. After 40 years in this house, the kitchen needs a tune-up. New lighting. Soapstone countertop. Finally a deeper sink. Cabinets to be painted. We cook almost every meal at home and spend a lot of time in our kitchen so this seems like a good investment. And it is.
But I also realize that a beautiful house, even one with all the bells and whistles, won’t create a life that is good and plenty. That kind of work comes from within, and I’m doing that, too.
