Seeing clearly

Spring is here!...almost, maybe. Last week was a huge week, as most of our mountainous snow melted, leaving us some actual grass for a lawn.

Tuesday we drove to Lincoln on Ben's day off, mostly to look at housing together. Driving on the way there, I was not in the best mood--I was just so sick of the winter. I stared at the snow outside the car windows and contemplated the subject of my next post for this blog. I planned to write about how, even though I can generally find beauty in the detail of anything around me, the snow was just UGLY. That was the best word that I could muster to describe what I seeing: the bland and desolate land, the lack of color, the omission of hope of spring.

As I was was trying to desperately to find a better descriptor than "ugly," I found myself enjoying the drive, and actually finding a "secret beauty," as I named my senior thesis show. I chuckled to myself, and nestled into my seat more with a little bit of hope.

I found the above-pictured stained glass earrings in Lincoln at the Burkholder Project for "First Friday." The artist was selling them in a gift shop, and showed Ben how she cuts glass. Ben joined me that night and I cannot wait to experience this every month--or at least have the opportunity to join in on the fun!

We first went to the Sheldon Museum; then we migrated from one spot to the next, to visit galleries that participated in "First Friday." Held once a month, it is a chance for people to mingle at open receptions and view some incredible art. It was a wonderful evening, one to repeat for sure--and hopefully spring will bring some lovely weather to make the evenings even more enjoyable!