Hey! I’ve been out in the woods this week.
But here are some things I noticed this week and some things I made :
I’ve got one more pigeon left from the edition that got sent to Fayes for the pigeon show. Available here.
AND.. It’s been years since I’ve done this but I’m going to start offering some handpainted things to wear again. These will be special pieces, vintage/ thrifted/ one-of-a-kind. Here’s the first one, it’s available to purchase here.
All I want to eat right now is crudités with dip, it’s too hot for anything else, and this one that I found somewhere a long time ago is my favorite.
Especially with radicchio.
1 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup water
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp nutritional yeast
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp fresh dill (or other herb/s you want)
1 clove garlic
Blend/ food processor it all up, add a little more water if it won’t go.
Diana Vreeland said, correctly, “There’s only one very good life and that’s the life you know you want and make it yourself”
I’m excited to check out this kids’ book Will Oldham made with Lori Damiano. From Drag City:
“Shorty’s Ark is a book for young readers, a collaborative effort between Will Oldham and graphic artist Lori Damiano, based on the song from the album Superwolves by Matt Sweeney & Bonnie "Prince" Billy.”
“.. The flood stands as metaphor for current impending changes in our planet, and the story works as a springboard for understanding concepts of interdependency, diversity and extinction. Colorfully illustrating as many creatures and their places as possible, Shorty’s Ark is an earth-affirmative vision meant to stimulate the curiosity and passion of those who encounter it.”
Will Oldham’s music hit me at that sweet spot in life where the songs sink in and stay with you for the rest of your life. Back then he was going by Palace Music and Palace Brothers, and those are still the bands of his I like best.
Here are a few favorites that are etched into me.