Site Specific Art

Often we are not aware that the paintings and sculptures on view in museums were not created with a museum in mind.  Castles, churches, living rooms or town halls were among the intended places.  In the West Wing of the MFA are now several 'site specific' installations by contemporary artists which can be seen for some months before they are removed.

Anne Lindberg http://www.archdaily.com/220724/anne-lindberg-transforming-space-with-thread
created this dreamy "pivot green blue"with threads and staplers. The changing sunlight is meant to play in these threads. The form changes depending on the angle of the moving spectator's view.

These photos can not show the magic charm. Only the visitor who walks by and looks up can appreciate this installation's allure.  Situated in the second floor of the Linde Wing! 

Large Melons

The Greek word for large melon is "pepon" which the French pronounced "pompon".  The English then said "pumpion" and the American colonists called them pumpkins. That's what they are still called in the US.

October is the month they are ripe and ready to be used in limitless ways.  Just look at the offers in one of our local grocery stores (Trader Joe's) http://www.traderjoes.com/fearless-flyer.

When I saw this pumpkin patch in front of a Wellesley church I could not resist to pick one for us.

Did I choose the right one?  If the squirrels do not nibble on it, I may transform it in a pie.....

Go Eagles! Go Seagulls!

BC Athletics has many different sport teams even if the Football team gets most of attention and TV cover.  Today the swimming-pool area was off limits for casual recreational swimming.  

There were shouts of happiness at the pool side and tears in the locker room.

Every morning the BC "Seagulls" practice from 7.30 for two hours and we hope they did well today.

It was very warm on the full spectators balcony and I did not stay. Tomorrow is a game by the BC Women's Ice hockey team.   http://www.bceagles.com/schedule.aspx?path=whockey

With a seat cushion, a blanket and earplugs I will stay longer.  What did you say?  Sissy? Moi?