Catch up

The Internet connection here at Riley is better than at home, which means while George snoozes to the tunes of Wilco I can catch up on the blog. This was a few weeks ago when we went to Rock Creek.

Sonic Youth in Chicago

Last Sunday Rick and I went to Chicago to see Sonic youth at the Vic. The show was SLAMMIN! See for yourself.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2a2vOdUafg0

For Mom

I love the artist and writer Maira Kalman so much. Her childrens books are incredibly silly, touching and sweet. She also writes grown-up books and pieces for the New York Times. Just recently my mother went on a trip with the "ladies" and they went to Monticello. Mom excitedly told me of the trip upon her return and I could tell she really thought it was something. So did Ms. Kalman:

http://kalman.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/06/25/time-wastes-too-fast/


Our computers have been giving us fits- that is why there have not been many posts.

Art Show

Sometimes I laugh out loud at the fact that this is my job. Teaching art to kids. At the end of school each year we have a show and each student has a piece of art to show off. There is a lot to show off. This year included silkscreen printing for the fourth grade and a ton of painting for everyone else. They are becoming quite skilled with the brushes.

Farmers Market

Broad Ripple Farmers Market

Our purchase: Chives, eggs, blueberry jelly and goat cheese

The Broad Ripple farmers market is just a few blocks from our house. It runs from the first of May to late October. We try and get over every Saturday morning. It is really cool to stroll around the market, see our neighbors and buy fresh and local eggs, cheese, produce, breads, jellies and of course, pastries. We rode our bikes over this morning to get fortification for the weekend. It also gave me a chance to rock my new pink and flowery bike helmet.