The Office Assistant - Life in overtime
Many curious visitors are wondering what will happen to the rug at the end of the installation. Am I really making a shawl for Portlandia? The rumor was started last Tuesday, and came full circle yesterday morning. AJ from the Fire Department added fuel to the fire (haa haa) by agreeing that a big red truck with lots of sirens and lights, a couple of big, burly men in large jackets, and a tall ladder could be very helpful in getting the garment up on to Portlandia's shoulders. I could also do a mini version for Tom the Mayor too if he likes. Next time someone is popping over to City Hall, could they let him know that I will need him to try it on sometime next week, if he doesn't mind dropping by.
The negative feedback hit me in the face today - when I witnessed someone passing through the lobby, grimace and mimic my actions, basically mocking what I was doing. Rudeness never ceases to shock me - and ignorance even more so. What is ever more disturbing is the fact the their lives are so fragile that 40 hours of crocheted plastic threatens them.
Cindy from IT dropped by - she wants an "RV and a dog" to make her dreams come true - my crochet is my RV and dog! Dominique woldn't let me take her photo - but we caught up on news, especially about her colleagues working in New Orleans. AJ and Steven are showing off the new design feature of the shawl - the rossettes. Sophia made a very skillful contribution to production, and a Happy Stranger or two just couldn't resist wrapping themselves up in the bulk of the work.
4 Comments:
It was great to meet you Zen! What a fascinating perspective on life you have.
My Czech friends from Tabor, Karel and Monika, have their little food cart at SW 5th and Oak. It's called Tabor after Monika's hometown (like Mt Tabor yes)and they serve tasty fresh Czech food. Go say hello in Czech and tell them I sent you. They are both very sweet.
Fascinating you are a cartographer, I look forward to your comments and any suggestions for our maps.
Hope I get to talk some more about transportation around the world.
Barbara
HI Barbara,
I am heading for that food cart first thing next week - it is my home run week and good Czech food is in order!
zen
It has been fun having Zen in our building. I like seeing the work grow each day and also seeing people stop and chat with her.
I saw the article in the tribune, and stopped in on my way through town with my partner the very same day... The kind guards in the lobby let my partner and I bring our bikes in since we had no lock, and we kind of "joined in" on a class (MLC students maybe?) on art that was looking at your work while you were at lunch. Next stop was the Dali exhibit, wich my partner and I were invited to continue with the class, but, alas, we had other missions that day.
I was wondering, would you mind some company knitting while you crochet? I am making a baby blanket for my partners nephew to be, and I would love to chat and knit with you, if that is a welcome thing for you. Please shoot me an e-mail if you have the time, or I may just come by and ask you if you mind the company in person.
Artfully, warmly, and in best interest in living life fully;
Sunday R. White
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