Having Friday the 13th coming before Valentine's day is a curious thing. Trying not to be superstitious, it still can be said that I was a bit hypervigilant that day. There was so much to be done and timing was essential in having things run smoothly.Two things were demanding my attention. One was the rock painting class to be held in St. Helena beginning at five p.m. The other was a Mardi Gras/Birthday party beginning at six (which was an invitation I was not going to decline ). So, what the heck... Just be fashionably late which turned out to be okay, because others were too.
The rock painting class went smoothly and the participants included two young people who had their parents joining them in a creative activity. After an introduction and presenting a basic methods and materials overview, we got started. Some were ready to jump ahead in using whatever materials were available.Having brought a set of Posca™ Pens proved to be helpful for myself and others in drawing something representational on the rock. Hearts were a popular motif, given the upcoming sweetfest.
Halfway through the two hour class, one of the young art novices had the misfortune of having her rock painting smudged when mom reached over to retrieve something on the table to facilitate her own creation.Suddenly, it became clear that hurt feelings and a sense of frustration overtook a project that had begun on such an enthusiastic note.
She ended up going outside to regroup, and my attempts to bring her back in weren't helping.Time takes time.
Eventually, she did come back in but remained quiet.Others attempted to redecorate the rock or at least bring it back to some semblance of cohesiveness. A Nice try but... No. This project was destined to be abandoned.Mom's attempts at reconciliation did not redeem the situation either, but things did turn around.
One hope I had at having things end on a positive note was to offer her the rock that I had painted after requesting a straight across trade for her "former" rock. The deal was made, the class ended and most were pleased with their own personalized rock.
Lastly, I did make it to the Mardi Gras party, and it turned out to be a fabulous feast. Our neighbors, Carmen and Tom turned their house into a New Orleans showcase along with several guests arriving in bedazzled attire.The Lobster, Shrimp and Crawdads were over the top delicious! These folks really know how to do it up.
Thanks to Amy, Alex,Elvie and all the "Rock Starrs" from the Art Collective.
Then...Having a Happy Mardi Gras/Birthday Celebration at Tom and Carmen's house
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