An Art Show Opening

Herb Way has a show of his photographs of "Vietnam People" at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts...and the opening was Fri. night.  These are intimate portraits of people along the streets (and rivers) captured in their daily life.  Only a few are giving a smile for the photographer.  They are very artistic, and reasonably priced.

I was going to meet Helen there, but as I looked for her, she texted me that she had a flat tire, and would see me on Sunday in church.

 Herb wearing hat talking with Anna.

 On the right facing me are Emory and Rhea, I won't name everyone by their backsides!

 Rev. Michael and Katharine share a chair while Richard looks on.

I was happy to see so many of the UUCSV people who I knew.  It felt like a church party almost.

First upon walking in there was Rev. Michael Carter and Emory. Then Katharine and Harry, and David and Alice. I sat and nibbled with Ann, who has just become a member of the Board at church.  Tina, David, Annie, Anna and Rhea, Julie, Ginni and David, Diane and Richard.  My neighbor Anthony was there on his scooter, which was great as he's a friend of Herb and Annie's, and about the only person I knew who wasn't from UUCSV.

 David and Ginni and Tina.

And of course the people who keep the Center for the Arts running, Gail and Jessica...who were serving the wine (not pictured.)  I noticed that the snacks were kind of "out of the bag"  rather than what they have a reputation for - catered goodies like pastries or little sandwiches.  I think in the past there must have been donations from one of the patrons that have spoiled me.  The dips with chips were very good and a good variety on the cheese tray.

Annie carrying a potted plant of flowers at her side turned away just as I snapped this.

As I left I again marveled at the beauty of living in the mountains, and a pair of crepe myrtles that are as tall as the third floor balcony of the Arts Center.

Today's Quote:

"I have refused to live
locked in the orderly house
of reasons and proofs." 

Mary Oliver