I had a wonderful day at the Shedio. I went back to my Thursday class (as opposed to the Monday class) because I am no longer at uni on Thursdays. We were finishing the Identity project.
OH MY WORD. What fantastic work was produced. Seonaid created a wonderful print concertina sketchbook; Sheila produced printed labels with choice found objects; Karin created an exquisite collection of wrapped and combined found objects along with an energetic acrylic painting; Lori had printed and stitched disorder into order and Jane had a stitched textile mounted on slate, and my work was a series of positive/negative/combination monoprints. Each artist clearly explained how her work represented her identity.
This work was way beyond what is produced at uni. Being part of the Shedio group means I am part of a robust, intelligent, kind peer group. How blessed am I! It's so good to look at and gain understanding from other people's work.
Then in the evening, we had a phone call about 10.30 from our friend Maurice, 82. He has had a recent hernia repair, but was in increasing pain. Apparently he had been warned that a common complication of his surgery is that urination can be a problem, and catheterisation might be required. He had dialled 111 and was advised the quickest way to hospital was by car - so as I am better at hospitals, Jim stayed at home and locked up Maurice's home, and I took him to Broomfield Hospital.
We were prioritised through triage immediately, as Maurice's pain was excruciating. The surgery had left him severely bruised and the hospital team assessed, then catheterised him, immediately. The relief was instant. He was sorted out and we were on our way home by 2.30am. The staff were unfailingly kind, knowledgeable, competent and courteous. Once again we felt blessed.
And today has made me think about other people rather than myself. And get some perspective.
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