Happy Birthday Mom

August 06, 2010

It's my mom's birthday today and, while I would never reveal a ladies' age, let me share that despite the struggles of her times my mother's tenacity, focus and sheer willpower has served as incredible inspiration to my siblings and I. Without a doubt, I wouldn't be the man I am today without her example.

A few years back my mom sent me a package. Inside was a little painting I had done as a child, a piece of tapestry weaving and a little note which said:

"Steven,

You painted this picture when you were at Willows Elementary (Victoria, B.C.) when you were age 11.

I began weaving this 30 years ago. I did about 2" then. I no longer had the colour I originally began with so I had to unpick and begin the leaf and the lower trunk again.

This has been a labour of love as I unpicked more than I wove. I knew little about tapestry weaving 30 years ago. I discovered I did not have sufficient warp threads to weave it exactly as it is. However, I kept right on trying. Foolish me! I eventually had to do some top stitching, so I won't be passing any Standards Committee!

Well, my love, here it is. I did not have it framed as I don't believe it the type of thing you would hang on your wall. However, my dear, it is a memento of me, of our memories, and of my love for you Stevie.

Take Care My Dear.

All My Love,

Mom

oxoxox oxoxox"

Here's a snap. Isn't my Mom's tapestry amazing? And I love the full-on free love and peace 70s vibe in my Flower Power Art...it just goes to show how we are all a product of our times, even unwittingly eh? I will definitely get these pieces framed. I'm thinking of putting them side by side but I haven't quite figured out how to present them. Perhaps inset within an ebony shadow box on cream mat? Any suggestions?

Incidentally, if you click this link, you`ll see a fun video of the Number One hit song (complete with lip synching, flowy gowns and Dorothy Hamill hair) that was playing when I was making this Art. In fact, I loved this toe-tapping early-synthesizer song so much it was the very first 45 rpm single I bought!

Love Will Keep Us Together Mom!

Happy Bithday!

~ Stevie

Comments

#1. Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on August 09, 2010

Your blogs are priceless Steven. Job well done! A perfect combination of writing skills, real estate information and you to make these easily enjoyable! I will keep on reading

p.s. that video is unbelievable. I will come to watch it anytime I need a smile!