Thank You Twin Cities!
Yesterday was my Pub Day. It was a busy day which culminated in an open house celebrations from 4-7 PM. I knew it would be a hectic day, but what I didn’t expect is how emotional it would be. So much love and support. So many kind souls showing up to tell me how much they enjoy my work. Wow. Just wow. I love this Twin Cities community so much. Thank you to everyone who sent well wishes and who showed up to support me and my work. I means the world to me. Thank you.
Apple blossoms are blooming here. Hooray!
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Launch Day!
Happy Launch Day to me! Today I am throwing myself a Pub Day party at a local farm-to-table restaurant called Wise Acre Eatery in south Minneapolis. Yesterday I pre-signed 200 books. I considered not having a launch party–I am a middle child who does not love being the center of attention. But when I told my publisher I didn’t think I wanted a launch party, their response “Oh no, you have to!”. So, I reluctantly announced my launch party thinking I’d get a small crowd of 30 or so to show up. Wow, was I wrong. We had over 200 rsvps in the first few days, so we stopped announcing it, because the restaurant got worried about crow control. I had NO IDEA there was that much interest in my little photo-a-day project. Honestly, no idea. But my heart is full. I have always loved the Twin Cities community, but right now I gobsmacked by the outpouring of generosity and support. I ❤️MN.
P.S. How cute are these two fiddleheads whispering and laughing with each other?!
fiddlehead ostrich ferns
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Yesterday as you celebrated your launch, I received the 2 books I pre-ordered, one for myself and one as a gift for a dear friend. My heart is full, her heart is full! Although we couldn’t be with you for the launch and book signing, we both sat down and devoured your gem. We celebrated you, who you are, your message, your perseverance and determination, and the end product of all your years of getting out everyday and doing what you love. Congratulations to you and your family for your decade long commitment, the choices you made, and the collaboration on this project. We eagerly look forward to your next chapter! Best wishes to you and your family who are an inspiration to so many. I look forward to receiveing my pre ordered copy of your husband’s new book as well!
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Two days of steady soaking rain and we went from no ferns to shin-high ferns overnight. How I wish I had a time-lapse camera set to capture such rapid growth. I almost wonder if it was audible. Incredible!
fiddlehead ostrich ferns
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Day 4501
I have company in town for my big Book Launch week of events. May 1 is my Pub Day, and we are celebrating with an open house party at a local garden center/farm-to-table restaurant on Wednesday. So, I am entertaining company this week Thus, this now cattywampus patchwork quilt of colorful stems. It has lived on my kitchen floor ever since I made the original squared-up composition several days ago. It has been bumped, and tripped over, enough times now to fully qualify as a new STILL composition. LOL. I’m curious, do you like the straightened up first version or this version better?
quilt of cut stems
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The original appeals to my sense of order, this one to my sense of whimsy. On my kitchen floor it would look like a pile of pick-up-sticks by now!
I’m so loving your book, MJ! Am trying to pace myself, to extend the pleasure of reading it for the first time instead of simply devouring it. It’s difficult!reply
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day 4500
It’s done. This morning I gave a talk at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts to 200 amazing guests. Wow, the energy in that room. I felt so heard and supported. I also felt so lucky and proud to have a Twin Cities community that would cause a traffic jam over a square mile just in order to attend a beloved art museum event. I felt like shouting, “Skol!” and putting the Minnesota Vikings to shame for a day! In preparation for the talk I calculated how many consecutive images I had made since I started STILL on January 1, 2012. The answer arrived like a sign of something: 4500 images. Even. I figure there’s karma in there somewhere. I was able to tell the audience that I would be going home after the talk to make my 4500th image, and that I already knew what my subject would be, because when I had gone out on the deck at 8 AM this morning to listen to the morning birdsong, I noticed that the deck was littered with hundreds of the small curved red stems of maple blossoms as a result of yesterday’s winds. Et voila! Day 4500. Done. See you tomorrow.
stems from maple tree flowers in april
It was a lovely celebration! This image is so pretty and I’ve been taking the time to enjoy the blossoms in my neighborhood on my walks with Griffin. When I first saw the image I thought what a perfect picture for a Mother’s Day card!
Jill! I swear, You are the best member of this Twin Cities community. You always show up for everyone! Your balance in the Bank of Good Karma (BGK) must be substantial! Thank you my friend. I always look forward to seeing you!