I was supposed to photograph several paintings by my Haitian friend, Edouard. He wasn’t ready for me today. He’s got too much on his plate with two major projects and an exhibition in Santo Domingo. We rescheduled for Monday after work.
The two yellow works above the door are his drawings, otherwise he has a studio cluttered with African, Asian, S. American, S. Pacific, and Caribbean objects. The large light-green and red piece on the same wall is a fabulous Chinese embroidered tapestry. He also love textiles as much as I do. He’s one person I can always have a hard-hitting conversation about art with.
Also there is one of the best art libraries you’d ever want to see if you’re interested in non-Western art. I borrow his books all the time in English, French, and Portoguese. The publication in French are exceptional for the most part, with better documenation of their former colonies than the same countries by the British or US. Art of Edouard Duval-Carrié
“You are a Grammar God! If your mission in life is not already to preserve the English tongue, it should be.” In reality, however, grammar takes a bit of work. “Congratulations and thank you” may be in order but, I am just a humble writer and visual artist! 
A friend called me late last night to talk. He usually calls me late at night but, it was right when I was about to turn out my lights to go to sleep. We finally hung up about 11:10, later than I wanted. Anyway, I didn’t hear my alarm go off this morning and what did wake me was a helicopter about two blocks away. I knew when I opened my eyes and saw sunlight that I was late. I looked at my clock and I had fifteen minutes to get out the door. Gawd, I hate a three hour class on an empty stomach! All that said because today’s image is what I saw as I drove into the Univ. parking lot today. A beautifully sunlit lake with some waterfowl and pigeons here and there soaking their feet (as if pigeons really need to soak). I’ll have more time tomorrow morning to provide something.
