Yes, you’re invited, and you, and you, and you!
Just in case you’re my mom (which you aren’t, because my parents have never been online. NEVER.) DO NOT call me and ask me if I’m lying dead in a ditch somewhere. A call which always came at 7 a.m. on Saturday mornings when I was in college, following a period where I had been incommunicado too long, and which always baffled me, because this was way, way before cell phones and so if I actually ANSWERED the phone, how could I be dead in a ditch somewhere??
I digress…. Because I HAVE been incommunicado. I have a good reason:
I’m getting ready for another open studio this weekend. And you’re invited!
In some ways, I’m on top of this one. The studio didn’t get too, too messy since my last one, there was a lot of publicity because it’s part of the NH Open Doors Tour, and I’m not driving myself crazy about preparations. For example, I’m not going to vacuum again unless the dog barfs. (Keeping my fingers crossed here….)
But in other ways, I’m behind–as always. I didn’t do any personal promotion–no postcards mailed out to my customers. (I’m kicking myself here.) I decided to redo all my signage. Even though there’s not a year’s mess in here, there’s still a mess.
And I’m adding my usual personal anxiety to the mix. I once had a party where only one person showed up. It was traumatic. She was a very nice person, and we did do damage to a bottle of tequila (which promptly did damage to me, which is why I never drink tequila anymore, but that’s a story for another day.) But I still enter each entertainment venture with a sinking feeling that says, “And what if nobody comes this time, either??”
So help me not support my therapist single-handedly. Come to my Open Studio this Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 7 & 8, from 10-5, or pass the word on to someone you think would enjoy it. Tell them what you want for Christmas (if I happen to make something you’d want for Christmas) and tell them it’s only available here. This weekend.
And we will be BFF. Especially if you are the only person who comes.
P.S. Full disclosure: To be fair, at the time of that party, I was living in a 10′x10′ room in a rooming house. I think everyone was afraid we were going to stay there.
P.P.S. And I kinda forgot to tell everybody til the last minute. Which is why I probably deserve to have slow open studios, since history is repeating itself here…..
8 Comments
November 6, 2009 at 10:16 am
I went to Communicado once but I thought it was too hot
November 6, 2009 at 5:44 pm
Davis, I knew I could count on you! :^)
Seriously, folks, check out his blog–funny, funny stuff. Especially the quote from Marcel Marceau, and the provisional government he hopes to found with a raccoon (if he doesn’t eat it first.)
November 7, 2009 at 12:50 pm
Good Morning Luann,
oh well , thank you thank you for ALWAYS brightening my day and I really hope (and I know) 
you all are going to have a very fun and successful day. It just follows you! You work so hard! and give it all away to us. May it all be returned to you.
You are THE BEST THE BEST THE BEST!!` This is one of those moments where living on an island just kinda drives me a bit crazy. I would love to come to your Open Studio. But not only do I not live in your state but I can’t just jump in my car and go anytime. The ferry takes an hour and half to get to the mainland and its expensive.
Hugs,
Lynn McGinnis
November 11, 2009 at 9:04 am
Yes, Lynn, my husband always says the one technology he really wants fro Star Trek is the transporter! (Me, I like that replicator thing that makes food….)
My mom always said don’t thank people for saying thank you, or it never ends, so though I am grateful for your appreciation, I will only say if you like what you read here, one way to support me is to spread the word about my blog.
There. A shameless plug! :^D
November 9, 2009 at 5:15 pm
Count me in w/ those who would LOVE to come, but live too far away.
Hope it goes great,
N
November 11, 2009 at 9:05 am
You know, it was pretty slow sales-wise, but when I added up the numbers, it was enough to finance my next step. Just enough & no more. Isn’t that cool??
And of course, a lot of friends stopped by, and we did a wine and cheese thing “after hours” on Saturday night!
November 11, 2009 at 7:54 am
Sorry to have missed it, but it really is a long drive for me – 7 hours I think! LOL
But I remember visiting your studio last April. Can you believe it has been that long?
November 11, 2009 at 9:06 am
Oh, Mary, it is SOOOOOOO much cleaner now! :^D