Art Journal Friday, White Mule, Francis Ha

Katherine Jeanne Wood - little girl in my art journal

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Ah, yes. Friday has finally come. This week seemed long to me, even though I’ve slacked off on painting somewhat because I’ve been reading a book called White Mule by William Carlos Williams. It’s been so hot and muggy, near 100F, yet I’ve been sitting on the back porch with my legs tucked up underneath me. The lighting out there is perfect. My house is very dark, dark floors, dark woodwork, and it’s angled wrong. The light is never right, especially in the summer when the sun is high in the sky. The rooms are always back lit, and dark. The only comfortable reading spot is the back porch. I even sit out there in the winter with a hat and mittens on, if the book is interesting enough. This book is good enough to bear the heat. I rather like Mr. Williams. This book is a bit serious, but also hilarious, at times. He was so modern for his time. If you ever have a chance to read his books or poetry, do.

Katherine Jeanne Wood - little pea
Little blind Sweet Pea hanging out on her scratchy tunnel

A movie I recommend watching this week, if you have Netflix, is Francis Ha. This is what Netflix says about it: “Determined to make it as a modern dancer in New York, a young woman pursues her unlikely goal with more enthusiasm than natural talent.”

It’s quirky, and if you haven’t guessed by now, my favorite category to watch. It has an average rating of 3.6 stars, but I gave it 5. I liked it, but thinking back on it now, I probably should have given it a 4 instead. I don’t give out 5s easily. I’m kinda a hard ass when it comes to rating movies. It has to be exceptional good, visually or I have to LOVE it enough to watch it again. I don’t feel as strongly about Francis Ha now that a couple days have passed. I liked it, and it was worth my time, but I don’t think I’d watch it again. So, I think I’ll go change my rating. Sorry, Francis. My rating is a 4.

Katherine Jeanne Wood - red flowers in grass