A man sat at the bar at the Camera Café coffee shop on Thursday. I didn’t recognize him, but we really don’t know everyone who lives in our greater community of Guiglia. He had a coffee, and was gazing across the restaurant. He was DAYDREAMING! |
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 | Youth in Glistening Apparel (Maypole) Blair Pessemier Acrylic/canvas 39.5 x 25.5" 100 x 65cm 750.00 |
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Now, that’s a word, a concept nobody considers anymore: daydreaming. Everyone else in the café was conspicuously on their cellphones, or else engaged in conversation, and even many of those chatterers were on the cellphone, simultaneously.
To be caught in a daydream seems like to be found out, that you’re not really a serious person, or without friends (you know, those 3,9k friends on facebook?), but for me daydreaming is such a joy. I still do it sometimes, when I am out walking Berlino, or ironing, or hanging out clothes. I find myself seeking tasks that allow my mind to wander. Of course, daydreaming could be a sign of mental decline, although babies and children seem to be its biggest advocates, and their minds are growing. |
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 | Happy Fish Laurie Pessemier Acrylic/canvas 12 x 12" 30 x 30cm 375.00 |
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It has finally stopped raining in Italy, at least for the time being. There is mud and puddles, and our Wifi transmitter, which hasn’t worked for more than a week, is sitting in a telephone box up to its ears in mud. At least we know the problem, even if we’re number 52 on the list for the repair.
Anyway, I am thinking how much I’d like to get off of social media, and might limit the time I spend on it in 2025. I like to be in touch with all of you, but deleting ads and creepy messages is clearly not worthwhile (someone wrote 5 paragraphs to tell me what a wretch I am). It’s that time of year when I am considering resolutions, and new plans. Well, I’s better get through Christmas first. |
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The Steadfast Tin Soldier (and his ballerina) |
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| I love making Christmas ornaments – although they aren’t terribly holiday-ish. I sit at the table and they take on a life of their own. They seem to be increasing in size as well as quantity and I feel a large abstract figure coming on. I dream about new projects every day. |
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INVITING All Artists to present their Work: Paint, Literature, Crafts, Food....
Pessemier's Sunday Salon
Weekly on Sunday No Reservation Necessary
How it works: Bring a piece of your ART: that could be visual, like painting or printmaking; or literary, as in poetry or prose; or crafts, like metalwork or knitting; or food, or music. Something you made, or feel particularly inspired by. You have about 5 minutes to present, and we'll ooh, ahh, or answer questions you have. You can also come and see how we work before diving in. Just show up on Zoom at a minute or two before the hour.
No selling, no networking until after everyone has presented.
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