EYE ON THE HOOD:
Caught You Acting Neighborly
In an act of generosity and kindness that was moving enough to bring tears
to the eyes of those present, a long-time resident of the Neighborhood who
prefers to remain anonymous, gave representatives of Tellurian two fifty
dollar bills to buy a little girl in the Neighborhood "some toys, a
bicycle, or food, whatever she needs ... ". The little girl was spotted
recently with a grin from ear to ear riding a new bicycle and sporting a
new bicycle helmet. Thanks Anonymous, what a great day for that lucky little
girl, and what a thoughtful person you are (but we already knew that)!
When she isn't busy retrieving Angelo's bicycle from Calvin's house, Gretta
Hughes is involved in numerous Neighborhood activities. You may be aware
that she has been appointed Vice-President of the Lapham-Marquette Parent
Teacher Group, but you probably don't know that an exhibition of Ted Hughes'
(father of Angelo and Robin & Gretta's late husband) art is now on display
a U-Frame It at 857 East Johnson Street until the end of June. There will
no doubt be another show later this year at U-Frame It. This show is a must
see for afficiandos of contemporary art. The depth of Ted's work is extensive.
The show at U-Frame It includes drawings of Angelo and Robin that are classically
representative, yet movingly capture the essence of these beautiful creatures,
his children. In what appears to be a complete departure, are large, jubilant,
jewel-like pieces; at first a crazy patchwork of color, that become on closer
inspection an obvious display of his artistic sensibility. The pastel but
by no means passive pieces on display bridge the gap between the two. Each
piece is Ted looking at the world from his many loving and exciting perspectives.
How fortunate we are to have on display in our Neighborhood the affordable
works of such a gifted artist.
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Gates of Heaven Celebration
Transportation and Planning
The Good, Bad, and Ugly
President's Report
Weaving 25 Years
"In Alder Words. . ."
Eye on the Hood
The New Isthmus Garden Club
Assembly Report
Alder's Addendum - Flooding
Neighborhood Safety TIPS
Focus on Flood Fashions
Public Service Announcements