art

I've had the same craft supplies for years: Box of collected spare buttons, bag of tiny spools of thread, bundles of hemp and leather cord, tubes of glue, yarn and fabric remnants, sheets of paper, bins of pens and markers... And not just the same kinds of supplies, but the same exact supplies. They've moved with me from South Carolina to Oregon, and now into their their third apartment.

Since the move to Tualatin, I've been enamored of plants and mildly obsessed with sustainability. Perhaps I'm inspired by the wildlife preserve nearby, or the cherry blossoms covering the tree next to our balcony? It could also be hormones... Regardless of my motivation, our windowsill is filled with old sauce, pickle, and jam jars in which I've potted various succulents and flowers. And those plants grow; buds become blooms. We eat food; we drink beverages. And now we have cuttings and the perfect glass containers in which to gift them!

My friend, Ben Friedle (@fart4art), is having his first art show on Wednesday, March 4th. It's a big deal. Here's why: Ben has been painting for years. One of the first paintings he ever did, titled "Ugly Fish", has hung above my and Jed's bed ever since the very beginning of our relationship. When I first saw the little monstrosity I knew this guy had something. But, it's taken like, A DECADE for someone to finally convince him to display his works publicly.