things I found in the art room

the banner

I recently invited myself to the art room of my friend, Lynne. After school she has some students helping with the banner. The banner is an annual project done by the art teachers of the local elementary schools. The finished banners then become part of a traveling display throughout Lincoln at places like banks & libraries. They are an impressive display & worth seeking out. When Lynne mentioned that she working on this year's banner it seemed like an opportunity I couldn't pass up. And hanging out in Lynne's art room did not disappoint. This year her class is painting the "tree of life". The bottom of the tree is symbolized by two people reaching their arms up which are the trees branches. Getting the tree painted was what I saw them busy doing on my first visit.





























It was so much fun hanging out while kids sat around painting & talking. No cell phones. No headphones. I would've sat down & helped paint but the chairs were all full.

windows & doors

Of course I put off my homework until today. I thought downtown would be a great place to search out windows & doors and I did find some. I also spent some time inside the State Capitol, which was surprisingly quiet. The first six photos are my favorites. In some instances I thought that the tunnel under a parking garage created a wonderful "window" to the view across. And the large windows of a bank made an interesting mirror to reflect the scene on the street.

























I made my way to the top of the capitol. I love the windows there to look down on the city below. Here I am facing west.







Here I am looking south. Look close in one of the photos to see BryanLGH West in the distance.











Facing east.





Facing north. Look for the "Occupy Lincoln" tents on the mall.







I'm already missing the classroom where I get feedback from the teacher & get to see other people's work.

backyard brawl

Last night I let Zeke out in the backyard. Within seconds I could hear him fighting. I yelled at him & he raced into the house with one eye bleeding. We were a bit concerned but a trip to the vet this morning indicates he'll recover. But today he is feeling under the weather with his right eye slowly healing. We suspect a raccoon tangled with him . . . and won.