Today I finished one part of the presentation, a new book.

Ladenburg An American Perspective

I hope you will stop by and check it out!

“The first thought that came to mind upon seeing Laura’s work, was, These seem like visual prayers. I hope, wish and pray that your work continues to reach an increasing number of people!”

When I was approached to create an exhibit, Piya’s haunting description came immediately to mind.  My dearest hope in presenting this work is to share the feeling of serenity I have been blessed to tap into on my daily wanders.

Currently we have two venues scheduled in California, to hang the collection and are in the process of finding more interested parties.   Should you know of a location that would be in need of “Visual Prayers” please contact me directly.   Healing through Art is very near and dear to my heart so if my work can help add this feeling of hope, I am very intereseted.   Hospitals,  Clinics, Medical centers…meditation, Yoga and Pilates studios all I believe would be enhanced by the collection.

My vision for this project is to send these images out into the world and for them to spread their  message of hope and healing.   A book containing many of the photographs in the exhibit as well as many other inspirational works will be accompanying the show and will also be available for sale at lulu.com.

In Germany, if you loose something, there is a great chance of recovering the item.  The important thing is not to panic and to make sure you look up and NOT at the ground.  When a German person finds a lost object, say a glove or a scarf on the street, they will pick it up and hang on the nearest available tall structure at eye level.   The cultural difference in this case, an American looking for a lost item will always look at the ground in search of this forlorn particle of clothing.  I have to remind myself constantly, “LOOK UP LAURA, LOOK UP Your in Germany!!” My neighbors in this village have been known to go so far as photograph or sketch the found item and create poster with details and contact information!!

With regularity I see gloves, scarves and even eye glasses dangling in trees and bushes, waiting to be found once more.  I have actually been the recipient of this considerate gesture when I lost my signature floppy knit hat and stumbled upon it on hanging in a tree…on a trail I hadn’t even remembered taking before.  Amazing…I certainly was happy but I fear my husband, not so much…he is not a fan of my “signature” hat.

In the Winter months, when berries are scarce, another common sight dotted about the bare tree limbs are small suet and seed balls suspended in little mesh bags.  Presented as gifts to the birds, during a time when foraging is difficult for them.  These little happy adornments never fail to bring a smile to my face while I am out walking.  Deep in a dark wood, these thoughtful gifts to nature’s winged creatures and the mind that thought to bring along the little offering.

Nothing thrilling but just some of my observations…that make me smile.