Valentine's Day Musings. . .

Valentine's Day is such an odd day. I have a sweet fondness for the childhood cards and sweet treats, but it also has a dark side. Our society puts such pressure on having a "mate". I have been making more collages that I thought I would send out to close friends. But then I start to second guess myself about who should receive a card on Valentine's?

My mom is the best at sending the right card at the right time. I received a very old fashioned card in the mail today from her.

"Your Valentine,

Your little net, as'round it darts

Among the fluttering, willing hearts,

Will catch one for you valentine,

I hope the heart you snare is mine."

As I get older my heart gives love to all and to none.

AVATAR

I have been out of the loop around town due to ankle surgery in December. One of my first outings in the New Year was to see AVATAR in Saco, ME in the IMAX theater. Wow. I thought it was amazingly beautiful and loved the 3D effect. If you are a science fiction freak you will love it, but if you are not you should buck up and go see it anyways. I saw it for a second time this weekend and still felt it was breathtaking.

Locally I am most excited to get to the Portland Museum of Art to see the collage show. I will report back on that one.

I plan to make a trip to Boston to the MFA for the Egyptian show along with Toulouse Lautrec's Paris and Jewels of Modern Indian Art. So lots more to come in the coming weeks at the Vortex!

Happy New Year to Everyone.