DRAWING FROM THE DAY
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RED BUDDHA AND THE DREAMTIME.

8/18/2016

 
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What a lovely day today was. 

The Red Buddha on the left is a photo I took of a large installation on the wall of an unlit back hall of a local restaurant--apparently supervising things while in the dark and unseen.  I discovered it on my way to the restroom.  The dramatic red color is due to the fact that the only light is a red exit sign just over the Buddha's head.

This Buddha is about four feet tall, apparently made from cement.  I couldn't help wondering what it was doing mysteriously installed in the darkness, nearly invisible. 

Perhaps some things we'll just never understand.
I was at the restaurant with two very dear friends who, as it happened, hadn't seen each other in over a quarter century.  I've seen both of them but they hadn't seen each other.  In the interim they've both had and raised children up to adulthood. 

We three had a lovely lunch.

After lunch we took an Uber to the Fogg Art Museum and entered the Dreamtime.  We went to the truly wonderful exhibit by Aboriginal Artists which is currently on display.  All the work shown was inspired and gorgeous, three large rooms of dreamy paintings, carvings, and other objects.  Below are three of my favorites with their credits and commentary.  I urge you to go and see this exhibit before it closes in early September.  Check the URL above for more information and more pictures.
Originally I had planned this trip with one friend; my other friend suddenly contacted me last night to say that she was coming into town and did I have time today...?  So we swept her into our plans, which meant that two people who hadn't seen each other in decades had the pleasure and fun of reconnecting.  And I had the pleasure and fun of being with both of them, and watching them catch up.

Friends.  I am so lucky to have them.  Thank you both for a wonderful day.
“Friendship marks a life even more deeply than love. Love risks degenerating into obsession, friendship is never anything but sharing.”
― Elie Wiesel
Sandy
8/18/2016 08:03:13 pm

It was truly a delightful, and surprising day...I loved every minute of it....and that Australian Aboriginal Art exhibit is not to be missed!!!

Paula
8/18/2016 09:54:59 pm

Had a fabulous time with the two of you, the exhibit was wonderful. We ended up photographing 2 out of three of the same favorites. Wish I lived closer to you and the Fogg.

Devin
8/18/2016 10:16:46 pm

I have several more photos I didn't post--chances are we had all the same favorites! What a great exhibit, eh? I wish you were closer too, but at least you're here frequently. Good to know you got home safely. xoxoxo


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