Today is one more example of how life is connected in the most unusual and continually surprising ways, and also of a reminder to FOLLOW YOUR GUT!
I have been building a Scarecrow, in my head that is, for about a year. A terrifying creature who will soon be a member of my Halloween treasure trove, and today I met with The Man who will help me bring him to life.
Last year I was running late for an appointment and by chance drove by a house I see everyday. On this day I saw someone unloading the most realistic Frankenstein and Bride I had ever seen. I pulled over immediately and began to make inquires. The unassuming gentleman in the black was obviously the mastermind so I tried to engage him. He was busy and distracted so our conversation was brief, something along the lines of ."..busy, find me in January..". At this point I had no clue who I was really talking to. Mildly dashed, but determined I waited and in January attempted to work my way into his schedule. Now it is very close to that time of year and finally This Man, who has sent countless one-of-a-kind masks, and props all over the world came and sat in my studio today. It was a wonderful meeting with all kinds of thoughtful connections and interesting prospects. We exchanged stories, laughed about the stifling community (Holy. A LOT Holy.) and did a bit of collaborating. So with a connection made, and projects on the horizon I went about my day and did a bit of research. Guided by a tip or two I made a few more useful contacts and connections. (Also discovered that the other prop I want to build is sold by a friend of The Man in my studio) Then, at one website I saw an interesting conversation and upon exploration found several insightful comments and thoughts.
By sheer chance I clicked on one of the comments.
Continuing to read I noted that the author lived in , and was from !?! (That last blank equals 20 miles away) Wow! There began another conversation and connection. From this conversation came yet another connection of "You know who?" and "You could do that for me?" followed by "I have been thinking of that person for a long time and need to call.."
How neatly things fall.
How sublimely simple it all appears when laid out in front of your face.
These moments in life that appear to be chance, are never chance.
I have been building a Scarecrow, in my head that is, for about a year. A terrifying creature who will soon be a member of my Halloween treasure trove, and today I met with The Man who will help me bring him to life.
Last year I was running late for an appointment and by chance drove by a house I see everyday. On this day I saw someone unloading the most realistic Frankenstein and Bride I had ever seen. I pulled over immediately and began to make inquires. The unassuming gentleman in the black was obviously the mastermind so I tried to engage him. He was busy and distracted so our conversation was brief, something along the lines of ."..busy, find me in January..". At this point I had no clue who I was really talking to. Mildly dashed, but determined I waited and in January attempted to work my way into his schedule. Now it is very close to that time of year and finally This Man, who has sent countless one-of-a-kind masks, and props all over the world came and sat in my studio today. It was a wonderful meeting with all kinds of thoughtful connections and interesting prospects. We exchanged stories, laughed about the stifling community (Holy. A LOT Holy.) and did a bit of collaborating. So with a connection made, and projects on the horizon I went about my day and did a bit of research. Guided by a tip or two I made a few more useful contacts and connections. (Also discovered that the other prop I want to build is sold by a friend of The Man in my studio) Then, at one website I saw an interesting conversation and upon exploration found several insightful comments and thoughts.
By sheer chance I clicked on one of the comments.
Continuing to read I noted that the author lived in , and was from !?! (That last blank equals 20 miles away) Wow! There began another conversation and connection. From this conversation came yet another connection of "You know who?" and "You could do that for me?" followed by "I have been thinking of that person for a long time and need to call.."
How neatly things fall.
How sublimely simple it all appears when laid out in front of your face.
These moments in life that appear to be chance, are never chance.
