Liveblogging Open Studios
Hey y'all. It's Open Studios at Brickbottom Lofts and I have decided to blog it, mostly for my own amusement, but for your edification too. Isn't it nice how I look out for you?
Saturday
12:00 PM The Studios open. The waiting begins.
12:20 My first guest is a volunteer scoping out the work so he can make recommendation to visitors in search of a specific type of work. That's dedication. I like him.
12:30 People begin walking by, peering in.
12:45 First visitor. I explain the art on the walls was not created by me. She's hard of hearing. I yell, "I didn't make THOSE! I'm a writer." This is going well.
1:00 A trio enters. One one of the gentleman tells me a joke. I've heard it before. I laugh because I feel I should, but it is not a very good joke. I made a better knock-knock joke this morning.
1:30 I forgot how many people just like to come in, scope out your apartment space, nod at you, and leave.
1:39 A couple enters. I tell them no, they can't wander the apt. They're good about it. They even read the cover copy of my book.
1:44 I'm holiday shopping online.
3:10 Just finished talking to some people, who had interesting questions for me. Also, Todd's friends, Jean and Paz, stopped by. They were sweet. Very nice meeting them. I "missed" my first reading because I was talking to people and none of them demanded, "Read to me!" Don't worry. My parents will for my second reading.
3:25 I've noticed something. A lot of people say, "Congratulations" to me about my book. It's not that I mind. I think it's a genuine sentiment, but I somehow doubt they say this to the artists. Why is that?
3:39 Yes, I know I have a typo on my poster. Damn it.
3:58 I think I made a future sale, as he didn't have the $20 on him. Hope so.
4:56 The photographer I threatened at the Somerville News Writers Festival just came in. He was very cordial given that, you know, I threatened him the last time we met.
5:32 Seems to be quieting down now.
5:33 My parents are coming tomorrow. Huh. I swear they said today. Ah well.
5:40 Todd is teaching Maggie how to juggle. That's how we roll in this studio.