Author: Trilby Jeeves
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Behind The Scenes of An Artist…
A few days ago I had the privilege of finally seeing where my dear friend, Mel Kobayashi, spends her passionate painterly moments. The visit was overdue. Mel opened the door, blathered on and on about the mess, that it was a lot better than before and that she had been cleaning prior but she still…
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“Art by Actors”… World Theatre Day continues…
Years ago I found a book called “Actors as Artists” by Jim McMullan & Dick Gautier, and gave it to my father who’s a painter. Filled with well-known actors who also paint, I thought the gift appropriate coming from his “actor-daughter”. The book revealed exciting artistic layers of those actors. A similar opportunity presents itself…
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World Theatre Day…and more!
Today marks World Theatre Day, and it also marks exactly one year since I started this blog. Despite being here a year, I still feel like a newbie who desires to write more frequently, and explore more (hopefully that feeling will last forever). In the meantime, I would like to wish you all a very…
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Moving Beyond Obstacles… thank you Paralympians & Olympians…
Wheelchairs, crutches, no arms, limping bodies, eyes not seeing, distortions, hidden prosthetics, and steady smiling faces that showed light, determination, and an aching to live to the utmost. That’s what I saw when the Paralympic Athletes, yes with a capital A, paraded before the Vancouver audience at the Opening Ceremonies. I wasn’t there, but instead…
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The 2010 Vancouver Olympics inspired an unexpected feeling…
The Olympics are over, and there is a quieter feeling in Vancouver. The red hockey shirts, hats, mitts, scarves, weird hats, costumes, shoes, maple leaves, and flags have retired to closets. The spontaneous “woohoos!” have abated. And, I admit, I miss those crazy connections with strangers, and the upbeat energy. Something emotional and spirited took…
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Vancouver Olympics Playtime…
When I first learned that the Olympics were coming to town, I was amongst those against the idea. I jumped on the “let’s get out of Dodge” attitude. As the Olympics drew closer the politics, the potential problems, and the ethical questioning also heightened. I wasn’t terribly positive. Then a strange thing occurred. Innocently, I…
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The War of Art…battling resistance
It’s 2010 and somehow January slipped by in a speed, and in a series of events that left me a negligent blogger. I feel like I’ve left a love one unattended for just way too long. So.. it’s February 1st and I’m not waiting any longer for the right moment, the inspiration, and the long…
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Humble Holiday Wishes to You All…
It’s that crazy time of year, a mixed time of year. Good times, nostalgic times, stressful times, lonely times, exciting times, re-uniting times, thoughtful times, panicky times, and plain ole it’s any other day times. What is it for you? Each year has proven a mix of all the above, but I do remember in…
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Scarves for Animals – Helping the PEI Humane Society
It’s now December 2010 and I am resurrecting a post I did last year regarding some scarves and the PEI Humane Society. A couple new photos and an ongoing plan in time for this seasonal gift giving month! Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and all the best… ————————————— This post may seem a bit off topic…
