Open, sweet, welcoming and beautiful...the barn worked its magic on Wednesday evening for me.
I began by hanging two of my paintings done by my sister-in-law, Joan Parker-Bourgeois on the doors as you enter. One is of the Chatette and the other of Dali and I, so both are special and meaningful to me. They are made even more beautiful when they are set against the wood and surrounding flowers.
I chose 6 horizontal favorites and hung them in a frame from previous years, but this time suspended it from the old tobacco drying wires. I chose another 6 vertical shots that I had individual frames for from previous years and previous projects.
It was fun, easy, and gave me the chance to spend more time in the barn and to really take stock of our 4 months here with my eye to the future. I've learned once more that no matter how hard I try or would like to force my wants and wishes, it's in the letting go and trusting the power we cannot see that it comes. Trust comes easier here. As I head to St.Louis for my next 4 months, there are so many unknowns. I am returning to Ferguson, MO where I grew up. In addition to my parents, there is now a whole 'nother layer to this return. So, maybe it's me and the barn. We are open, sweet, welcoming and beautiful, and, it will be what it will be.
Thanks, Niels. I think I need to feel more like an explorer, even in the face of wanting to feel "settled" somewhere. It is so hard for me to leave here. But, I will be back and this time I know I won't be gone as long as last time. At least, that's what I'm thinking right now. Love to you and Bodil-Moi
Posted by: Laury Bourgeois | August 27, 2014 at 11:15 AM
I really like this post, your 4 months model sounds like a explorer's expedition about what life is about and for you, friends (humans, cats and dogs), barns and overalls will always be with you somehow, no matter where you are, love niels
Posted by: niels | August 27, 2014 at 08:05 AM