Monthly Archives: July 2010

The image of this ark has been on my mind.

The majesty of religious articles has always moved my person.
The winged guardians atop this ark have been painted and replicated through the centuries.
Ive begun drawings , of this subject , it is time to carve this in stone.

Limestone (Spanish)the hue of this particular stone is soft , crema mocha,is the actual name of this stone.
The subject of this sculpture is one Ive respected for its simple majesty.
It is a responsibility drawn of respect for the contents of the Ark.
I found a passage in the Bible describing details of this sacred item,

I ask God for his guidance in all I do in my life

Sometime long before Maysles arrived I had thought how to share the unique adventure. It was far too much to try to explain. As time passed it of course was documented by Al & David. Those who were curious after seeing there work arrived often. Diplomacy was Edies cross to bear all her life. Her inability to be cruel or impolite was an impediment. It was her inability to ever disrespect or be impolite
to most everyone. This I know was Edies vulnerability. Such was her upbringing. To the tenth degree was her loyalty and total devotion to Mrs. Beale. When callers would muster up the courage to trespass Edie would always understand there curiosity. These curious were neither offensive nor any help either. to Edie. Knowing someone and being allowed to KNOW someone is the point I wish to stress at this moment. When neither Edie nor Mrs. Beale was unconcerned with the curious they were called reclusive. When the press printed there takes Mrs. Beale and Edie were labeled eccentric. as well as other disrespectful and unfair labels. Thirty some odd years later yet another wave is shore bound!

Nature is the bottom line. I have settled down after accomplishing
all that I set out to do this day. Practically no more space to plant
in my garden. Filling each available space with life. While gardening
only the wisest of thoughts concern me. When a great friend in my life once said to me, (Remember me and how much I loved you, always). It is passion and it is currently running overtime! Other factors contribute to this weight, factors that are associated with being Neapolitan. However my day was complete and satisfying. He has integrity and is sophisticated. Chester is sing up a storm today! He has bath several times, been busy and energetic. Nature is the bottom line.

It is good to be alive to feel the joys of nature on this 5th of July.

I`ve been living here all my life, my entire family has resided here for generations. This night as I walk home from school just at the same subway stations I` ve known for years. I can remember using the very stairs to this subway when my Mother took me to the New York Worlds Fair in the 60s.

 In fact is is still the 7 train so on a summer eve as still and comfortable my thoughts are of the pavilions and crowds of people who walked in harmony around Flushing Meadow Park.

The Vatican Pavilion housed Michelangelo’s `Pieta, it was the very first glance at this masterpiece that changed my life.

It was from that point I knew stone sculpture was my calling. We all have callings some of us never hear them maybe they don`t speak as clearly to them as Stone had to me that summer night .

Yes a summer night so exactly like the one I have just walked home through on the same streets I `ve known all my life.It is good to be alive, my heart soars with good will towards my fellow human beings.

 I believe everyone feels the basic treasure of each of our lives. We people who feel these joys are what makes our world go round. These are the giftes that God has given to his children the gifts of being human. This night I walked with great reverence listening to families on the front stoops, some playing cards others keeping each other company.

 This night in the city of New York once again all is well and I am home.

Those who I did walk past did not know how dear they are to me but the brotherhood of man was everywhere , there is harmony, we are one. God Bless our world, let us all love each other as we would have one love us.
for anyone who reads this feeling I am your humble servant and I do love life, let your life be   love and great joy.