I’ve been keeping myself busy, unfortunately, not giving myself time to share on here in a timely manner. It happens, life, I’m living it!

At any rate, The Ganondagan Art Show was nicely done, as always. I wouldn’t want the duty of judging entries.

I did enter 2 pieces and they did not place but got a showing. One was a cornhusk doll done in white leather called “Respecting Our Elders” which was a nod to a piece in my collection done by an elder Seneca woman. And the other piece was a cornhusk doll constructed from Amazon mailing packages, and sinew. Her intentions were to tell the story of consumerism in our society today. That there is no “away” when we throw things away. Growing up with the three -R’s, Reduce, Re-use, Recycle, it is known that a newspaper that is 50 years old can still be read after being in a landfill for that long. So, for Earth Day this year I constructed Elly, the piece was called “Elly’s Journey: Closer to the heart.” She now sits in my living room, reminding me every day that there is always something you can do to help our Mother Earth, to keep her healthy.

The Tri-County Arts Council had its members show and I entered the basket purse with beadwork on the top. It was a nice show of artwork from area artists and the talent in one room was mind blowing! Art appreciation in every medium. I love seeing others explore and the translation in their works.

Then, I’ve had a good journey to Cayuga Territory, mid-state NY in Ithaca. Visited with the families that were interested in the Haudenosaunee teachings of the construction of cornhusk dolls and her story. Gathered were 54 people who attended and were truly interested and I was actually impressed that I managed a complete doll with such a large group but they helped one another and the 2 ladies who assisted me were fabulous! It made for a really great visit. We walked the common area from one shop to another and then hiked at the Lucifer Falls within the Robert H. Tremen State Park. It was a beautifully busy day, couldn’t have asked for a better day. And my forever pal was by my side for all of it.

Also managed to make a one day and brief visit, presentation at the Erie County Fair. Demonstration of my basketry and spoke with the public. It was hot but was under a tent with some breeze.

Sharing a few shots. Enjoy, hope to see you soon; some where out there!