John was the 'point man' for the Dems last night at a debate party. (Did I tell you that my husband is the head of Veterans for Kerry, here in Oregon?) He really, really wanted me to go with him, so I did. I was kind of hoping to just listen to the debate in the background while I worked on an Illustrator project that I have going. But, I like to support John when he needs me, so off we went. The party was at a house in N. Portland, the press was going to show up, and they had a few munchies for us, but no REAL food. So, we found a nearby Taco Time and grabbed some quick dinner. We met lots of nice people. John got interviewed by KEX radio. Blah, blah, blah. I thought Kerry did very well and that George Bush just wasn't quick enough. So, all good.
This was following the whole afternoon media thing. Oregon Public Broadcasting came over to our house yesterday about noon and they set up cameras, lights, moved our furniture, changed our lightbulbs (too bright), and generally took up lots of atmosphere for more than 3 hours. It is supposed to be aired next week and they said they could get copies of it on DVD, so that we can send copies to Adam and Bonnie.
This morning, I went to the 'Local 14' Art Show...all women artists, all sorts of media. I bought this wonderful etched glass bowl for my mother-in-law, and this mug. There was so much great stuff there, which gave me lots of artistic inspiration. There were these great handmade boxes there that I want to try out.
Also, Mt. St. Helens went off today. Very exciting...18,000 ft. plume, 34 minutes of explosive action...and more to come. Ross was so excited about it. Adam and Bonnie were totally bummed that the mountain went off just after they had left.
good gracious, I went to the Local 14 show!! I bought a super cool painting from amanda blake. It cost me more money than I'm brave enough to say...*hubby doesn't even know* and the thing is...when hubby and friends see it...either in person or on my journal...they say..."What tha..???" They totally don't appreciate the COOLNESS of her work. (do you even know which artist I'm talking about?? :) She is the one that had the super cool beach paintings...one with a family wearing these huge wings. I keep telling everyone that they don't appreciate my 4"x4" painting because they didn't see the 18" x 36" paintings she had for sale at $2000!!
I'm blabbing away and you don't even know me...
just wanted to say hi. I followed a link of yours from a posted comment on Rubber-sol's blog!
oxox,
tracy
Posted by: tracy | Tuesday, October 05, 2004 at 12:18 AM
I hear that a BIG one is coming and it is kind of exciting, because it really won't affect me much. (not planning to fly anywhere soon and not close enough to have ash all over my car like last time.) My dad and husband are both Veterans for Kerry also; they aren't official, but were in the military and are both voting for him. (ME TOO!)
Posted by: Margaret | Sunday, October 03, 2004 at 08:13 PM
I absolutely love that etched bowl. My heart did a major lurch when I saw that. Who is the artist? Ooooh, I love it. Mmm. (Great taste!)
I'm up here in Washington and have been monitoring the mountain. At first I figured it wasn't that big of deal, but it sounds like it could definitely become a "bigger" deal.
Posted by: Tonya | Saturday, October 02, 2004 at 03:56 PM
I would have loved to see the eruption. In our brief stint in Portland, the kids and I loved pointing out the mountain that looked like an ice cream cone!
Posted by: Loretta | Saturday, October 02, 2004 at 11:02 AM
i just looove both pieces!
glad to hear you all are enjoying the eruptions! I was a bit worried about it. What's with the natural disasters lately?
Posted by: michelle | Friday, October 01, 2004 at 10:58 PM
I didn't get to watch the debates last night, but all I hear about today is 'The Smirk'. People are just now noticing our President smirks?
and I adore your new mug! I hope you drink lots of delicious coffee or tea out of it!
Posted by: samantha | Friday, October 01, 2004 at 09:03 PM