By Ted Grussing
… and I lounged around this morning drinking espresso, listening to the rain and making major revisions in my book. Talked to my friend Alice tonight who was expecting a proof to begin her meticulous and inspired editing last week … alas she received nothing, but next week it will begin and the focus has changed completely … I like it better too. As we discussed tonight there are things you just have to write, but then come back and say goodbye to and that has been the process I have been going through the past several months.
There are aspects of the life that Corky and I shared that were absolutely wonderful to write about, reliving many of the terrific moments that filled our lives and now it is time to put them back into the ether shared only by she and I … forever.
So the book is transmuted into my view of life as shaped by the life and love that Corky and I shared and expressed through my writings and photography … after the first few chapters it will take on the look and feel of these daily missives and photos and be organized into the five categories I will be following in the Salons at the Mary Fisher Theater beginning September 6th at 10:30AM.
Current title is “Life … Love … Forever through the eye, lens and mind of Ted Grussing.” Without question it will change, but provides a framework within which to function.
I like this shot of a Gambols Quail keeping a vigilant watch for danger. The males keep a watchful eye while the rest of the clan feed and is able to provide warning of danger and their explosive entry into flight will startle and distract many predators.
Way into Wednesday and it will be filled with writing and stone cutting … both a pleasure. In the evening it will be dinner at the Hilton and anyone who would like to join in is welcome to show up. Around 6:30PM and Anthony Mazzella will be playing also … think we will resume the Wednesday night dinners there again like we did last year. So if you would like to join us either show up or give me a call so I can reserve a large enough table.
Have a terrific day and enjoy the moment and share a smile even if only with your reflection in a mirror :+)
Cheers
Ted
With all its sham drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world.
Be careful. Strive to be happy.
— Max Ehrmann
