Dear Dakota,
Thank you so much for sharing this blog with me. I check it almost every day, and I am awed by how funny/beautiful/thought-provoking/wise it is. There is only one thing you have written with which I disagree: your works of art, though many have been physically ephemeral,are not at all forgotten. I have been fortunate to have been the recipient of many of these gifts, and I remember all of them...the beauty and the whimsy and the comfort they brought to my life. Andrew Goldsworthy comes to mind as another very original artist who usually works in temporary media. So, I would love to see more "durable" works from your hand, but you should know that your aesthetic sensibilty has been one of the most influential in my life. Happy Thanksgiving, dear friend. Love, Mrs. W

Dear Mrs. Weggie -

Ah, 'tis you increasing my statistics. I'm SOOOO glad you found your way here.

I am moved to tears by the sweetness of your comment. (though it's not good to cry into your keyboard, you could get electrocuted.)

Your enduring friendship is one of the precious things for which I'm giving thanks today.

Kisses D