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Catch The Wind

10/30/2024

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CATCH THE WIND
Once upon a time soon, three friends meet each other for the very first time, at the very tippy top of an (always) very windy hill on a beautiful sunny day.  The day they meet is a Tuesday.

They have all been at the very top of this hill (each of them love so very much) being blown about a whole bunch of times before, but no one else has ever been here, so it is their each and own very Special Place.
On this Tuesday that we are talking about, right about after-breakfast,
The Boy thinks it is a very good day indeed to fly his new kite; and,
The Bear feels it is a very good day indeed for huckleberries in the sun; and,
The Horse knows it is a very good day indeed to gallop to the top and race the wind.

And so The Boy starts climbing from the town side;
And the Bear starts walking from the forest side;
And the Horse starts galloping from the field far away on the morning side;
and they all arrive at the very tippy top at the almost-exact same time.

There is a Moment where all their eyes are a little suprised, and then,
one smiles and flies his kite, and one snorts and ambles over to eat huckleberries, and one tosses her head and races the wind.

And, later, all three gather under the tree and enjoy the view. Together.

And every Tuesday after that until they are Old, they meet there on the very tippy top of an (always) very windy hill. 
Even when it rains.


LLH; 071224

"Catch The Wind"| Loree Harrell art and words
The art is a 2008 oil-based woodstain on textured mat board.


Search CATCHART for art and design on her website.
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TERRIBLE TILLY - MOTHER OCEAN'S ANVIL

5/8/2024

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"Mother Ocean's Anvil" | Matt Eaton
 This was written as followup from the Corbett 4th and 5th grade tour.
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We  talked about this amazing photograph of Matt's  (from over a mile away on shore) during your tour, and I wanted to follow up with you on some research I did because of our talk.

Towards the end of the day, one of you asked me if it was still a lighthouse, and I first said I thought so, because, seriously, you would still have to let boats know that a seriously huge rock was there, and then I got smart and said, "You know I actually  don't know the answer to that, but I will find out.".  I did.  

No, it is not still an active lighthouse. It was decommissioned in 1957.
I was correct about the construction era - it was built in 1881.
I was also correct about my awe about it being built without all the tools we have today to do something impossible. 
This blog has a good overview of the difficulties of building and living in Tilly.
 www.slate.com/blogs/atlas_obscura/2014/02/20/tillamook_rock_lighthouse_in_oregon_has_a_history_of_death_and_madness.html

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I also rediscovered that the word I was searching for where the cremated remains are kept is columbarium, not mausoleum.  Mausoleum is for structures that house tombs or coffins.  Columbarium (isn't that a very pretty word?) is for cremains.  The plan was to house up to 100,000 cremains in that lower building (with waterproof.  There are currently 33.

I was wrong about the sale price.  I told you 1.5 million.  It's actually 6.5 million (the 1.5 million is what the owner was going to give back into repairs and cleaning), and, of course, you also need to buy a helicopter, so that'll make it an even 7 million if you go low end. 
So I'm out of the running, but you can invite me to visit and we'll sit in the tower and watch the waves crash on all sides of us and look at the teeny tiny landlocked humans a mile away on the beach.
https://www.opb.org/article/2022/03/29/historic-terrible-tilly-tillamook-lighthouse-for-sale/     

Not done with Tilly yet?  Me either...  ​
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The photograph links to a great story about the 1913 Thanksgiving for the lightkeepers of the Tillamook Lighthouse from the Facebook page of Foundation For Coast Guard History.
You can also find Terrible Tilly's official
​Facebook page here...

Tillamook Rock Lighthouse Facebook page.
The New York Times wrote a great story about Tilly when she came up for sale, that has a fabulous video interview with WWII veteran, Jim Gibbs, who was actually a lighthouse keeper there! Great pictures, including the original design plans and amazing to get to hear from a man who actually lived there...
Thank you for pushing me to check myself and learn more about Terrible Tilly.  I loved taking the time to find out more.
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There is a beautiful 30"x20" print of Matt Eaton's "Mother Nature's Anvil" just inside the front door at Troutdale Art Center, and matted paper prints in the boxes.

"MotherOcean's Anvil" can be ordered at any size  up to 60" x 48".
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Buy "Mother Ocean's Anvil" | Matt Eaton
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30 YEARS???  Yup, let's celebrate!

11/15/2022

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DECEMBER 2nd, 2022
5:00p - 8:00p


On December 2nd, 1992, Rip Caswell and Troutdale came together, and it's been three decades of growth and partnership in art since.

Join us for Rip's anniversary celebration and precast party at Troutdale Art Center, and see the new sculptures available on precast sale!

Rip's Anniversary & Precast Party
First Friday December 2nd
5:00p - 8:00p

TAC Holiday Arts Open House
and Caswell Precast Sale continue
through the weekend!
Saturday and Sunday 10a - 6p

Troutdale Art Center
903 E Historic Columbia River Hwy
Troutdale, OR 97060
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TO OUR WARRIORS

11/11/2022

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Please accept our gratitude to each and every one of you for your service, sacrifice,  and protection. 
​You truly are guardian spirits.
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"Guardian Spirit"; Rip Caswell | Eagles have always been inspiring figures, their depictions dating back to early petroglyphs. This eagle is shown with wings spanning flight, the majestic symbol for liberty and strength.
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November Newsletter - The Elephant In The room

11/3/2022

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The elephant in the room.  Yes, it's going to be wet.  Maybe a bit windy.  But we have a roof and hot cider (brandy optional), and art and artists and wine and snacks and you need a nice night out before next week's forecasts hit :).
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"Forever Protector" | Matt Eaton         from September 2022 trip to Rwanda and Kenya

TROUTDALE FIRST FRIDAY | INSIDE EDITION 

November 4th | 5p - 8p
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In addition to the usual perks of First Friday with the artists, Loree is having another drawing at 8p - this time for your choice from her new line of clothing that is joining the shoes and bags this weekend!   Enter at First Friday.  (You can also get another entry on her website here.)

RwandA and Kenya with Matt Eaton December 2nd

Don't miss the chance December's First Friday (and the kickoff to our Holiday Arts Open House weekend!) to talk with Matt and see the stunning photographs of his adventures in Africa in September.
​Reception 5p - 8p December 2nd
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"Last Rays Of Sun" | Matt Eaton         from September 2022 trip to Rwanda and Kenya
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Annnnnnd.... coming up!

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TAC Artist Kathy Kollenburn
is at the Harvest Moon show next weekend



Harvest Moon 2022 November 10th - 12th
Good Shepherd Community Church
Boring, Oregon

Thursday 3p - 7p
Friday 10a - 7p
Saturday 9a - 1p
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Larch Mountain Country Artisans Heart Of The Country Show And Sale 
November 18th - 20th
TAC hours this weekend match show hours.  We will be open...
Friday 11a - 5p | Saturday 10a - 5p | Sunday 10a - 4p

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A holiday favorite is back – and it’s bigger and better than ever! Troutdale’s Wind-er Wonderland and Tree Lighting benefitting Snow Cap Community Charities will take place in Historic Downtown Troutdale from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 3 and Sunday, December 4.

A highlight of the event will be our holiday market that will be set inside the former Troutdale General Store at 289 E Historic Columbia River Hwy. This market will feature two floors of local vendors selling handcrafted gifts, holiday music, and an activity area for the kids. The first 500 people through the door each day will receive a free swag bag filled with goodies and deals from our sponsors.

The holiday magic will transform one of our downtown storefronts into Santa’s headquarters. Kids of all ages can follow the signs to the North Pole and visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus and grab a selfie or two.
The festivities will extend to the rest of our downtown as our businesses square off in a holiday window decorating competition and take part in our Troutdale Teddy scavenger hunt.  Everyone who completes the activity will receive a free Troutdale-themed gift. A different gift will be available each day.
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The weekend culminates with the City’s traditional tree lighting ceremony in Mayors Square at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 4. You won’t want to miss this community event as we light up our beautiful, live blue spruce!

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Looking forward to seeing you at the events!
Your friends at TAC

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