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TRAVELS
WITH LULU
by Lulu Von Poodle
Well we survived the
storm of the century, but
our house didn’t do so well. Our electricity went out
Sunday and so did the heat. It was no fun.
Mom bundled us up and we took off for an Air B & B where we
stayed for the next week. It was so exciting, a vacation complete
with hot chocolate, somemores and a fireplace. We even had 5
star chili delivered by our neighbor. It was way cool. Everyone
else seemed to be in the same boat too, but some fared better
than others depending on locales. Trinity Terrace lost power for
2 or 3 days and had only a few generators, “for emergencies only
they said”. It seems to me a group of octogenarians freezing in
their condos constitutes an emergency, but who knows. Finally
the sun came back late week and the pipes thawed and it was
April showers indoors and outside as tons of pipes burst all over
town. What a sight it was to behold. Mom suspecting pipe issues
loomed had our neighbor Danny turn the water meter off. So,
when we returned home on the heels of the furnace repair man
she asked him to turn the water back on again. Well you guessed
it pipes blew and water came cascading down landing right on her
head and everywhere else. Danny made a run for the water meter,
turning it off and the two of them just stood there laughing like
fools. Thank God for Kenny’s plumbing they sent 2 really nice guys
over within the hour and fixed things up except for the water line
to our washing machine. We are now in line for another visit from
the plumber, sheet rockers, painter’s carpet guys’, foundation men,
insurance adjusters and God knows who else….what a party! Worst
part of this entire adventure so far was the trip to the Laundromat
a few days ago. It was nasty, so much so mom shipped our things
out Ft Worth Laundry and the W & O cleaners by Pearl Snaps.
Life! In closing we would like to thank, Barbie Towson, Danny and
Ann Abshire and Kenny’s Plumbing for their help during this crazy
time and Sean over at Trader Joes’ who kept us in wine and clam
chowder. --Love Maxie Lulu & Sailor
Tatara Siegel is our exciting featured artist. Her work consists of
mixed media sculpture, focusing mostly in glass and ceramic. The
work consists of levels of different narratives between the viewers
perception, the materials being utilized and the stage in which the
work is placed.
Spring Gallery Night Week 2021
Saturday, March 27, 12-7
Sunday, March 28, Noon - 4
Monday, March 29--Saturday, April 3, 11 - 4
Masks and social distancing are required. The gallery, garden and studio
are large spaces and it is easy to social distance.
7608 Camp Bowie West, Fort Worth 76116
817-244-1151
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rebecca@rebeccalow.com
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