Just Another Day

The day started with a bike ride. Sometimes I just visit little libraries in different neighborhoods.

I tidied up this free pile so everyone could see the book spines.
I found lots of good books for my little library.

I don't usually stop at garage sales but this house was up a long driveway so I was happy to take a look. Plus, I could see the toy car and thought there might be other good toys, too. I overheard that they are downsizing to a 2300-square-foot house.

I stopped at two different stores to get a hair trimmer, dishwasher tabs, and fresh fruit.

In the afternoon we went to a new exhibit at the local ceramic art museum. We were lucky to meet the curator and learn a bit more.

I didn't know a lot about architectural pottery.

My favorite part was the miniature room with miniature replicas of pieces in the exhibit.

We went back to an older exhibit. I had seen this piece in January at the opening, but it was still good to have the do-not-touch sign because I still wanted to touch it! I want to know if it is really porcelain or if my eyes are playing a trick on me.

In the late afternoon we went to campus

but got there a bit early to see the first-year students walk through the gate.

A bit later we were right on time

to see the students line up,

to see the parents ready to capture the moment,

and to see a physics student join the fun as Cecil.

I teared up only a little bit!

We finished the day with dinner out and then dessert with the extended family. 

Art Openings

 Three openings in one week.

The first was in Pomona at the ceramics museum AMOCA. There was a juried exhibition and even though

this porcelain (!) pink sock did not win, I liked it.

What was amazing was that we could wander around the studio connected to the museum.

The only problem with the museum is that everything is a one-of-a-kind piece and there were little kids and people with big bags. I kept waiting for a big crash and I am happy to report nothing happened. My blood pressure has returned to normal levels.

A couple days later I was out walking with Baby C

and we stopped at the CGU art gallery

and we got a sneak preview of the show opening that night.

In the evening the curator spoke about the project, which is one of many. There was also an opening on the other side of the gallery, but I didn't make it there. We'll have to go back.

The last opening was also close to home. Our neighbor is the curator and it was fun to see what she does since I usually just wave as she walks to work.

image used on card mailed out for the show,
the 79th Scripps College Ceramic Annual

It was also fun to see Baby C and lots of other friends and neighbors. Being a few blocks of campus is something I love about where we live.