Tag Archives: autobiography

Le Retour

Posted on October 15, 2013 by CatRutgers4Art

Been so long, so long, so long. And you have no idea how many times a day I think of you. Take a deep breath and say, “Oh my god, it’s not midnight.” Hold fast, take stock. Take heart, take … Continue reading →

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Cutting-Edge Domesticity and the Medicine Cabinet, circa 1938

Posted on February 23, 2013 by CatRutgers4Art

Here he is. Walter Gladstone Darbyshire the first, who will be followed by my uncle and my cousin, the second and third. This is him in 1920, my grandfather, union man, long-time Detroit resident, and decoupage artist. Grandpa Walter had … Continue reading →

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Like Trying to Wash Grease Off of Plastic with Cold Water and No Soap

Posted on August 2, 2012 by CatRutgers4Art

Vintage whines, I have a few. It’s like trying to eat roast beef with a plastic spoon. Like designing a book under water with no air supply. Or carrying cranberry juice in a construction-paper basket woven for a grade-school project. … Continue reading →

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Beyond Perfect

Posted on June 2, 2012 by CatRutgers4Art

Photo shoot, two sessions, May 27, 2012 – Word on the street is “I don’t remember the garden looking so jungley.” Indeed, it’s overflowing with vitality. Remember that super-intense composting project? See The Art of Compost for documentation. See below … Continue reading →

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24 Ecstatic Minutes: The Clear as Mud Session

Posted on November 5, 2011 by CatRutgers4Art

Ah, the rush of trying something new and it works. Works well! I’ve just downloaded my first set of photos in six months from the trusty Canon PowerShot, which is no less ingenious than its lucky owner, though much more reliable in … Continue reading →

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