Thankful, Eras and Change

I felt in an especially thankful mood this Thanksgiving Holiday time. Whatever you may feel about the origins of the holiday itself, feeling grateful, giving thanks, family and friends gathering, resonates for me.

I came across these 'thankful' words and made special cards for family and friends this year, which I haven't done before. This collage, using those same words, is my thankful message to you. It has a nostalgic feel, with it's kinda retro people and of course, pumpkin pie - my favorite.

Thankful collage

I've been reading Bread of Angels by Patti Smith. The title refers to good things that come your way, the 'Bread of Angels'. Thankful we are for such moments. This is a memoir of her childhood and early career. I feel a strong affinity with her; admiring her as a person who has lived by her own light. I find we have some simpatico sensibilities and life elements as well, such as, growing up in Germantown, Philadelphia, the Jersey Shore, NYC in the 70's.  The collage reflects a memoir; different eras of life.

Patti Eras collage

Tres Street Ladies is a favorite collage of mine and one of my favorite murals here in Waynesboro.  The mural is by Julia Chon and titled Sun Moon and Stars. Thankful for such extraordinary talent.

Tres Street Ladies collage

                                       

Recently I noticed that the entire middle of the mural was gone, apparently to be replaced by a door.

Today I discovered that the entire mural has been painted over! Grrr. Sigh. The book store that had once been in this location has moved and I was unable to find what is in the building now.  Perhaps a new mural will appear.  We can hope.

 Till another time!