nature. art. family. friends.
you have to admit – these are some of the
finest elements of life here on planet earth.
what if you could mix them in a perfect combination?
what would that look like?
 |
| Brother Bob photographing "Silkwaves on the Grand" at ArtPrize |
 |
| Downtown Grand Rapids |
well, likely it would look like the week i just returned
from in michigan. because all those
things were there, in just the right doses.
it took a fair amount of planning… but the end result was so worth the
effort.
lake michigan is a place that draws me in. it’s vast and constantly changing. it’s powerful and serene all at the same
time. the sunsets are a spiritual
experience. to be staying there, just 82
steps (!) above the lake and the beach…. well, it's hard to describe what
it’s like.
and the art.
i’ve
shared about
artprize 2 other times
here
and
here.
i don’t know of another event
like it.
the energy and excitement
generated by all this art (1,524 pieces -most of them, BIG) in one place is so amazing.
i am hooked and hope i can continue to visit
at this time of year.
in addition, i
brought my own little art supplies and had fun with that!
 |
| Nieces & Nephews |
 |
| Fun on the Beach |
then there’s family and friends. there are a lot of them. it’s hard to schedule around everyone’s busy
lives and see them, but i did pretty well!
( i think it helps to have a cottage on the lake to invite people
to). i saw most of the nieces and
nephews and their kiddos, who are all growing up so fast! sweet times.
 |
| Sisters |
 |
| Classmates |
we had our (somewhat) annual sisters sleep-over at the lake.
and i was able to attend a classmates
get-together and spend time reminiscing with some high school pals.
 |
| Playing tourist at Windmill Island in Holland |
there is also the element of history and “pieces of my
younger self” which are very prevalent in this area, and brought to the forefront
as my sister pulls out old photo albums,
newspaper clippings, etc. it adds another element to the experience...
so now already it’s back to bills, medical issues, traffic
school (ugh!), laundry, blah, blah, blah.
life goes on. and i’m ever so
GRATEFUL for each experience and connection.
still hoping to get this
retreat off the ground!
