Kitchen Art - East Austin Studio Tour

I've just finished a series of mini-prints of vegetables from the Farmer's Market at Triangle Park. Just in time for the East Austin Studio Tour! It ran last weekend, and will be on again this weekend, Nov 21-22, 10-5pm. The scene at Linda Lane Studios, in our neighborhood on the Upper East Side, is quite a fun event, with 16 artists, 10 live bands, barbeque, and fine weather. My husband, Michael, and I also have also collaborated on some new prints. Do come by if you get a chance!

Potato Harvest

Volunteers brought in a fine crop today at Johnson's Backyard Garden, an organic farm just five miles east of downtown Austin. The Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program serves 450 families year-round with fresh, organic vegetables, herbs and flowers. Starting 3 years ago with just 10 families, it has quickly grown to become the largest CSA in Texas. (more potato harvest photos)

First Tomato

Here's the first tomato from my Texas garden. Amazing. In Wisconsin I wouldn't dare set out a tomato plant before May 10th, the average last date for frost. But this cutie is ready to eat already!

My Cat

We adopted this sweet little stray. It was raining hard and she was outside our door, meowing desperately. She taught us to play "Fetch" with her, just like a dog, so we named her Rover. She has very few possessions, but she does like that ball. Mama lent me a 50mm fixed lens, which I just love.

Lafayette

Mama and I took an Elderhostel trip for a week in Lafayette, Louisiana. Eerie swamps with real alligators. Lots of good Cajun food. And some downright stomping accordion, especially Lee Benoit and the Bayou Stompers. Got back into taking photos.

Ben's seed starting workshop

Our garden guru teaches us skills for resilience in the times ahead. We make seed balls to start our spring gardens. (more photos)