I know it seems like hubris to continue to think you all will be interested in joining us for our various dinner dates, but I have to say, I continue to hope so. Because I love sharing them with you. And I believe they are an example of some of the best this life has to offer. I mean think about it: here we are, artists living a pretty isolated life up in the mountains of northern New Mexico, but within a community of other artists. These special nights, when one or the other of us decides to cook and throw a party, are always wonderful.
We gather and talk about art—from the perspective of living this artist’s life and making a go of it. We all know how difficult and beautiful that is. We come together and shore each other up when it’s hard and bask in the triumphs of each other’s successes. We share stories. We share dreams. And when these nights are over we always come away inspired in one way or another. I think it’s exactly how it’s supposed to work and I’m so very grateful to get to be a part of it.
On this night, Anna, who is a very good cook, made her first leg of lamb and I have to say it was divine—real winter comfort food. And conversation dipped into the realm of evolution; about the possibility that squirrels evolved to be cute so that humans would feed them acorns, thus ensuring the survival of nuts as a food source for us all. What can I say? We’re artists.
The evening was filled with laughter, but it also included the soulful, the deep, the rich. And it is because of this that I have to share these times with you all. They’re just too good not to.
Love to you all,
Jeane
Amazing photos and I feel like I was gifted with an invite and attended:) So lovely of you to ask me:) Love the community you have encircled yourself with. Blessings more to you this day.
Grace
So happy you could join us! You’re always such a nice addition. Yes, it is a blessed life. Many blessings to you, too, on this stunning day.
Jeane! I am absolutely interested in reading about your dinners (and everything else about your life). I look forward to reading your blog every day… never miss it.
I iive a rather isolated life in mid-northern Canada. I would love to be an artist living in the high desert of northern New Mexico. (I try to make a pilgrimage to NM every year). Part of me lives vicariously through your daily accounts.
So please keep writing about the dinners and posting the photos.
Manitoba, Canada
I can’t tell you how much it tickles me to know the blog is reaching you in Manitoba, Canada. Wow! How cool is that? And I’m so happy it offers you a bit of this place you love. Glad you’re “here” with us. Perhaps on this year’s pilgrimage, we’ll meet.
Looks and sounds like a magical evening. You are blessed!
It truly was. It’s a very, very good life we live up here. I think the financial challenges we face as working artists offer some balance. Somehow struggle makes our lives even more rich, if that makes sense.
I happen to love hearing, and seeing photos of, your dinner parties! Thanks for sharing.
Suellen
I’m so glad you do. Thank you! I’ll keep on then.
What a beautiful party. I can almost smell the lamb.
It was indeed fabulous.