mosaic monday

it was a slightly extraordinary ordinary autumn weekend spent in town:

1. the photography show I still can't believe happened.
2. discovered an entire shelf of vintage french books at a local bookstore.
3. did some window shopping.
4. dinner at a local tavern (fish & chips and india pale ale).
5. then snuggled up in the balcony with the mister at a concert (piano quartet this time around, in an attempt to mix it up a bit).
6. sunday morning coffee and reading the newspaper at starlight (really I'm not a total narcissist...we go there almost every sunday. my photos just happen to be showing there right now.).
7. the leaves are starting to turn. beautiful.
8. pumpkins! (still looking for the perfect one).
9. election signs are popping up everywhere. I don't care which way you swing, as long as you cast your vote (well, not entirely true: go blue!).

have a spectacular monday everyone!

so, this is the only decent shot I have of the opening; taken before anyone arrived. I was just so happy that actual human beings showed (some that I didn't even know!). there were even some babies. and a dog.

when you are behind a camera you are given a certain amount of privacy and strangely shielded from a lot of the exposure that's inherent in events such as this and really all social encounters. when the event is about you and your art, you are not allowed such an indulgence. with the camera tucked away, I felt very exposed and vulnerable. I met some really nice people, I just wish I could have captured some of it.

I'm kind of sick of talking about myself.

but it really was great. really great.

surreal

my photographs are showing at starlight cafe. this shot was taken while we were hanging (thanks ken, oh master of wire and measurement!).

if you are near lynchburg, we would love to meet with you at the opening tomorrow, october 3rd, from 5pm to 7pm. starlight cafe is a beautiful space inhabited by beautiful souls. it's located at 512 5th street in downtown lynchburg.

I'm still a little shocked, but feel very proud and excited at the same time.

favorite place

starlight cafe opened up a few years ago in lynchburg's struggling downtown. it brought such a fresh spirit to this old city. I am so grateful that it's thriving and attracting neighbors just as unique. it's a welcoming hangout for the flocks of young artists, musicians and entrepreneurs moving in who seem to have some sort of master plan to rejuvenate this beautiful part of town (I'm in full support!).

the colors are so amazing at the starlight. the food is great, especially the burrito and huevos rancheros. it's full of friendly faces, laughter, books, games, great music and the smell of wonderful coffee brewing.

the patio is sunny and filled to the brim with an amazing garden. I am grateful for such a place.

fresh ground

fresh ground, free trade, organic coffee enjoyed sunday morning at starlight cafe (plus fresh-out-of-bed conky hair!). see more freshness in may's self portrait challenge.