Hi all! I spent this weekend thinking about the past in some form or another, but have ended it thinking about what the future might bring. Seems like a good order for things. I'm going to tell this via photos on Instagram. I decided to join (find me at clairehelene7).
First off, I went down to Cincinnati Friday night to visit with my friends Gail and Sam, their adorable daughter Nevy, and their two cats. Not only did I get to catch up with them, but our friend Dale from Collins has also moved to Cincy. I got to see him and meet his 3 year son. I might have a post of all the cute kids from my weekend later in the week. Lots of cute. Oh, old friends. It's nice to reminisce about things. Above is Julius, one of Gail & Sam's cats.
Yesterday I drove back up in time to head over to a barbeque at my friends' Amy and Tim's house. Tim just built a new patio. It looks awesome. It's funny how at this stage of my life most bbqs seem to have little ones running around.
This morning I went to a graduation party for a young man for whom I used to babysit. I haven't seen him since I was 18. I gave him the same thing I give all graduating seniors: a roll of quarters for laundry. He didn't remember me at all. And why should he? He was 5. But it was so nice to see his parents and for them to invite me. I got a little inwardly weepy and didn't stay long. For a while in middle school I was a very regular babysitter. I started sitting for his older brother when I was 12. I remember him being born. He was the sweetest little boy. His brother was so serious, but he was just such a joyful child. I love being able to check back in with some of my old charges and seeing them do well.
This afternoon I headed to the Arts Festival with my friend Heather. We wandered the fest and then headed over to 400 W. Rich St. We ran into Chris Sherman, who runs the place, and Jim Sweeney, who runs the Franklinton Development Corp. Of course Heather knows both of them. Sweeney ended up giving us a grand backstage tour of both 400 W. Rich and another warehouse that his organization owns. It was pretty freaking awesome. (That's me in a mirror in one of the warehouses.) What I love about this town is how accessible the movers and shakers are (and how connected my friends are).
On our way out of the fest, we stopped in to the Cultural Arts Center, and there was my rug on the wall! I submitted it for the student show. I'm taking a little break from weaving, but I hope to get back into it this fall.
My final act of the day was to pick up my new cat. (I know, right, talk about burying the lede!) His name is Leo. He's about 9 months old and a fourth generation Bengal cat. My friend Amie had adopted him from one of her clients, but the combo of her and her dog didn't work. I wasn't looking for a cat, but I have found myself with one again! He's been sniffing around, checking the place out, and coming up for pets. I think we're going to get along well. More photos tomorrow.
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