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This is post 54 and every one has been a thrill to create. The lineup for 2012 is already in the works. Revelations on the art of composting. Photos from the archives as well as freshly snapped. And for the thesis book-in-progress, two more posts for the Rauschenberg analysis, then on to the poetic and very personal conclusion.

A hearty shout-out to the Guest Spot artists for sharing their work: Tom Burnett, Samm Cohen, Jamie Kelty, Brian Olewnick, Kristen Terrana, Ellena Rutsch, and Carolyn Rutgers Clark. You light up the screen (and my life).

Thank you, one and all, for your comments, support, and all around love. Even you wild and crazy spammers. All best wishes for a fabulous 2012!!

Images by Catherine Rutgers © 31 December 2011