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| Audience assembles in David Grath's art gallery |
This summer I haven't scheduled as many bookstore events as in previous years. It was getting too exhausting. One a month seemed like a manageable pace, and then somehow I didn't get anything special on the calendar in August, so I had plenty of energy for Mary Beth Pope, who came from Boston to summer here with her parents and read for us from her book of short stories, Divining Venus.
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| Inquiring minds want to know! |
We had an attentive, appreciative audience. The author read one of her short stories and then graciously answered questions.
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| Mary Elizabeth Pope |
Afterward there were refreshments, and there was informal socializing, and I sold books to people who took them to Mary Beth to sign, and it was after 9 o'clock before the crowd cleared away, all of us feeling very good about an enjoyable and successful evening.
That was Thursday. Perfect weather. Friday was farm market, of course, which I toured expeditiously sans camera, simply making my purchases and visiting with friends -- perfect weather again, for vacationers and for ongoing cherry harvest -- and then came Saturday, a beautiful blue-sky day, with the 2014 Dog Parade, "Hairy Pawter and the Wizard of Woof"!
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| When you see the fire truck, you know the dogs are coming! |
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| This is it! Dogs on parade! |
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| Dog with golden wings! |
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| Wizards! |
The dog parade is a real challenge to an amateur photographer.
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| Sometimes I only got a head |
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| Sometimes I got only feet! |
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| Big group shots are the easiest |
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| Leelanau UnCaged is gearing up for the end of September |
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| They're already letting loose their creativity! |
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| Our township is big on clean energy |
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| But dogs reign supreme on Dog Parade Day |
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| Friends of Leelanau Township Library |
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| Black Sheep Crossing |
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| Omena always elects a dog to its highest public office |
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| Yea, Kal! They plowed us out all winter!!! |
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| (It's a costume!) |
And where was Sarah, you may be wondering? She, along with many other humans and canines, was a very keen observer of the passing scene!
This is great! Would you mind if I used some of these pictures as reference material for paintings? I love painting crowds, and adding dogs would be so much fun for me. I never thought of it before, but I could do a series of people walking their dogs. Several years ago I did a series of downtown Bangor called "Dog Walk," but it was scenes that I saw as I walked. This could be Dog Walk 11. I'm excited.....
ReplyDeleteWonderful images! There was so much creativity displayed that day. I'm trying to decipher Sarah's expression. Was she secretly thinking: Thank goodness I don't have to get all dressed up like a fool, or was she wistfully wishing to be a bigger part of the action?
ReplyDeleteWhat cute dogs! And people too! I saw a sheltie in there! OF course loved the dog with the tie and glasses and tongue! And Sarah too. Looks fun.
ReplyDeleteCheri, I would be honored to have you use my photos for painting inspiration, and I'm sure Northport would be honored, as well. Karen, I don't think Sarah felt left out. After all, when you're IN a parade, you don't get to SEE it. Dawn, trust you to spot a Sheltie! I'm the same way with spotting Aussies and border collies.
ReplyDeleteNow I'm feeling guilty, though, for having my guest author share the stage with the dog parade. I really should have done two separate posts. Dogs are such scene-stealers, aren't they?
As someone soon going on a book tour, I read the part about Mary Beth Pope's readings with great attention. Sounds like a good time was had by all! (Oh, and the dog parade looks like fun, too.)
ReplyDeleteKathy, Mary Beth had a great time at her reading and signing. I'm sure you will enjoy your book tour!
ReplyDeleteThank u . Pamela
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, whoever U R. I have 2 guesses in mind....
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