I went downtown in search of Fabric, told myself no flowers today, naturally bought flowers.
I saw these amazing branches named "Persian Silk Tree" and couldn't leave without them.
Then I spotted these trees that reminded me a lot of trees I've seen in Dr. Seuss books. What roped me in is I found out they're named "Trees of Heaven" (cue the tears).
Image courtesy of Google ("Ten Tired Turtles in a tuttle tuttle tree")
A vendor had a cart of vases on SUPER-SALE and offered me these for $2 each!! They're such misfits, I love them. The chipped paint also adds character.
The steps for this piece are quite simple, it's more the shape and structure that can be tricky since you're at the mercy of the branch bends.
What's so compelling about Dr. Seuss is the way he addressed social issues with tact, and made the stories digestible to children. What a genius. During this time, where I struggle to find the words to articulate my daily oscillation of news-related-emotions, it's fascinating to look at someone like Dr. Seuss who placed his thoughts into fantasy. And those colorful stories are imprinted in the minds of millions.
May we all strive to express ourselves with such lighthearted grace, and prioritize the morale education of children the way he did.
Anyway, Happy Sunday! Time for virtual service...
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