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Landscape Design/Build, Green Roofs and Living Walls, Art: Illustration, Murals, Painting, Healing Gardens/Environments, Construction and Remodeling, Community Service Project program Design and ImplementationBruce Davidsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02180099038362456950noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35257453.post-50205410015976232013-01-27T14:09:00.001-05:002013-01-27T14:25:29.218-05:00Angie's List. Post a Testimonial or Review
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Bruce Davidsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02180099038362456950noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35257453.post-55579555733140008892010-12-14T21:53:00.006-05:002010-12-14T22:07:11.239-05:00<span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 153);font-family:trebuchet ms;" >Dedicated</span><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" > to a Wonderful Friend. I was honored to be the designer and builder of this memorial to help fulfill friends and family desire to remember </span><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" >Noreen Beck</span><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" >. Cedar, Bittersweet, Granite, Veneer Stone and Plants</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDkm9VMtHPIeBxBaWaBwI55M-CwThZSbANO2qZg6hEi2QM-FqveYNEzcMMxPi2QB6cZb2_qWXPQegArYMRjL1fxVsD79PxUQsoe57ub_KHpzK1XtMIrzGSh7F2uGw46JtfS4HZ/s1600/noreen+beck+bench.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 233px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDkm9VMtHPIeBxBaWaBwI55M-CwThZSbANO2qZg6hEi2QM-FqveYNEzcMMxPi2QB6cZb2_qWXPQegArYMRjL1fxVsD79PxUQsoe57ub_KHpzK1XtMIrzGSh7F2uGw46JtfS4HZ/s400/noreen+beck+bench.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550740171535831522" border="0" /></a>Bruce Davidsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02180099038362456950noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35257453.post-78232431454663891362009-02-28T17:43:00.005-05:002020-11-01T18:00:18.887-05:00People's Park<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjohgyld0dVW-l5TBUfdfTX2aEAY1wTRaKjpBTozLkQrKd1TpqPh0rdwhBY3Rfa_gsUrw5PlqB0UQk1PmocmcTajU1J0dwARxYYYZ5T6irnTzUULYBC1osUyU-e1Fm2irDuy4lp/s1600-h/stowindependent_eelc_2_5-5.png"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjohgyld0dVW-l5TBUfdfTX2aEAY1wTRaKjpBTozLkQrKd1TpqPh0rdwhBY3Rfa_gsUrw5PlqB0UQk1PmocmcTajU1J0dwARxYYYZ5T6irnTzUULYBC1osUyU-e1Fm2irDuy4lp/s320/stowindependent_eelc_2_5-5.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307983721493572082" border="0" /></a>
People's Park Project featured in Stow Independent Newspaper
<span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" >Summer Street Maynard MA.
</span>Bruce Davidsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02180099038362456950noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35257453.post-14761688917716836672009-01-19T17:43:00.002-05:002009-01-19T17:55:03.415-05:00<span style="font-weight: bold;">Cha Cha Connor</span><br />from <a href="http://www.thepulsemag.com/wordpress/2007/12/0108-28-to-watch-in-2008">The Pulse </a>28 to Watch in 2008<br /><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" >27. Cha Cha Connor, 24, Activist and artist<br /><br />Cha Cha Connor is a 24 year old Worcester native, anarcha-holic, human rights activist and performance artist who gets excited about affordable development, ending homelessness, and connecting with anyone who works for a more just Worcester.<br /><br />In the past year, Cha Cha been in the Mexican states of Chiapas and Oaxaca “…doing human rights observation as people’s movements struggle for economic justice and self determination against a repressive government. Returning to the U.S. in April, I went on an east-coast tour as the Supermodels for Oaxaca, a protest theatre ‘models strike’ that used stilettos and style to draw attention to Oaxacan social movements.”<br /><br />June 1 saw Cha Cha crash land on Millbury St. in South Kelley Square. “It’s a great neighborhood to be involved in, with a ton of artistic and activist creativity. One group I’m excited about is the residents and regulars at the Hotel Vernon who came up with the idea to do a ‘Women of Green Island’ calendar, celebrating the local places that are important to us, and fundraising for neighborhood improvements.”<br /><br />Since 2005, Cha Cha has worked with a group of residents from all over Worcester called Real Solutions who raise concerns about how poor and vulnerable residents are being treated, especially with regard to city policies on homelessness, housing, and social services. Says Cha Cha, “Too often, ‘revitalization’ takes the form of gentrification, and happens without consulting working and poor folks already living in and contributing to a neighborhood. In Worcester I think we have a chance to do it differently - to organize for just and sustainable economic development that prioritizes our rights to affordable housing, decent jobs, education and healthcare.”<br /><br />Venture into the nightlife of the Canal District, and you’ll probably find Cha Cha singing for the Happy Hour Hyjinx ~ a serenade of funk-inspired local tales of love and pride and beer and positive change.</span>Bruce Davidsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02180099038362456950noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35257453.post-8149829090743225752009-01-18T19:10:00.025-05:002009-01-19T17:53:05.849-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDTZmp1je4jbD7JAjRkal4XBPuHgk4FlS-RPCEqs0sxPCmTqS9u1HYgxqi0KrH3EfdTyMoTFe7SZw8qPqyuZoZ1h1qcPqEXaraZoiavi_nNscJD2UtvcpkhBG672_Bue78B8bj/s1600-h/IMG_0393.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDTZmp1je4jbD7JAjRkal4XBPuHgk4FlS-RPCEqs0sxPCmTqS9u1HYgxqi0KrH3EfdTyMoTFe7SZw8qPqyuZoZ1h1qcPqEXaraZoiavi_nNscJD2UtvcpkhBG672_Bue78B8bj/s200/IMG_0393.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292797953937749826" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 153);font-family:trebuchet ms;" >Canal Fest November 2008 </span><br /><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" >The uncovering (<a href="http://www.freetheblackstone.org/sites/courses/view.asp?id=229&page=4319">Free the Blackstone</a>) of the Blackstone Canal has been long planned and remains a centering point for the rejuvenation of this great part of Worcester (Green Island, Kelly Square, The Canal District).</span><br /><br /><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" >I helped with the design and creation of the Mermaid Costume proudly and beautifully worn by <a href="http://enduringelements.blogspot.com/2009/01/cha-cha-connor-from-pulse-28-to-watch.html">Cha Cha Connor</a>, "Worcester native, anarcha-holic, human rights activist and performance artist who gets excited about affordable development, ending homelessness, and connecting with anyone who works for a more just Worcester". It was sewn and developed by Sandra Casale of <a href="http://www.countrychicwindows.com/gallery.htm">Country Chic,</a> a small, locally owned and operated designer and fabricator of custom window treatments as well as other sewn and upholstered products.</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiTtnoWXnCZth6hf92_6Vai65Et6bLq-BjHUjseG2Qj0S2JOeLMuVWEKhydmDbn_0gjprvBq_vGict5S05qjMsNZ-k6d1kkfPT4Wox6ruyDspjrWypuAp0H_LI-S796hB3VtcD/s1600-h/IMG_0392.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiTtnoWXnCZth6hf92_6Vai65Et6bLq-BjHUjseG2Qj0S2JOeLMuVWEKhydmDbn_0gjprvBq_vGict5S05qjMsNZ-k6d1kkfPT4Wox6ruyDspjrWypuAp0H_LI-S796hB3VtcD/s200/IMG_0392.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292797792566947138" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixx9MHcEWJYVhz8NVk0au6QzWaSXhcXE1XW5oU6KBMFM2QilbyvLuc1xQX7e8lJM-XU4NMtQ_R8kb8dlz3QOQHC5KY4X1S2Mu_aLiWADm0pZznoAuG9bUy-rsbqaxk0ypcngyA/s1600-h/IMG_0387.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; 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float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip5TZK_w8KaNKAk8oHGxLEO6UDgqWhsyFXj4KzXrmO2DYNmfOisalNiY-EwB8BvtD7ld91Xre0_xwSC6w3xFLOBI1UV7E9eZZ88cEJPJBsHlKnom7an5cY9S8qEwZAylph0k-U/s200/IMG_0345.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292795726921813426" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 153);font-family:trebuchet ms;" >Canal Fest November 2008 </span><br /><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" ><br /><br /><br />Allen </span><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" >(a man a plan a canal) </span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg22vegP0p7tJcV2jtv7KmgBQ9_B20d4RRDlR32RtC7c6FB6aKTKvowRWViePURt_bLXdBZOCzVyayW0A6ZiDTaP3bzcBT6Uvqx7fULQcwlroqNQ9w8zNDHTtmb-SePD8oeb8uL/s1600-h/IMG_0350.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg22vegP0p7tJcV2jtv7KmgBQ9_B20d4RRDlR32RtC7c6FB6aKTKvowRWViePURt_bLXdBZOCzVyayW0A6ZiDTaP3bzcBT6Uvqx7fULQcwlroqNQ9w8zNDHTtmb-SePD8oeb8uL/s200/IMG_0350.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292795843596566210" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" >Fletcher, invited me to help him spruce up the </span><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" >outside of the 70' x12' canal reconstruction. Enduring Elements and Laurel Hill Landscaping were to bring granite from an old mill to line the sides but the rains of Summer postponed that.<br /><br />So they went with hay bales in the November date. Allen challenged me to a race in the kayaks and then we started to take kids on rides or let the older ones go on their own. It was the first time in a kayak for many.</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9dkS_Q5OBEv6eqGAfBg_9_XNfewqziHY3cNhklGKjQS5Gjdh70_mboAQRbfpXasIgeqEdftjnSxchSPRjyxBtsRody5SsOiUYqz6Xn_SKHnAqWyoTaMs2-6L9fz5Gm4phdd_y/s1600-h/IMG_0371.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9dkS_Q5OBEv6eqGAfBg_9_XNfewqziHY3cNhklGKjQS5Gjdh70_mboAQRbfpXasIgeqEdftjnSxchSPRjyxBtsRody5SsOiUYqz6Xn_SKHnAqWyoTaMs2-6L9fz5Gm4phdd_y/s200/IMG_0371.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292796808932849826" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" >Gene Zabinsky and his wife made the incredible recreation of the area under glass. The detail and craftmanship are exquisite. Gene is a history buff and a member of the Canal District Alliance. He grew up in the Fox mansion and gave a compelling </span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxbpIEsHoRT55LsfXG4vH1yhKsAbiBG75cfD4OAGQGIUAZiM5QQK_fgxKwCRHu_2iN9351t4X1y3IxWDZnolOIdRvo9wMaIWN5PVctKe4kWPdMEJErG10WBtYPPaQTiVEn9gaC/s1600-h/IMG_0355.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 98px; height: 131px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxbpIEsHoRT55LsfXG4vH1yhKsAbiBG75cfD4OAGQGIUAZiM5QQK_fgxKwCRHu_2iN9351t4X1y3IxWDZnolOIdRvo9wMaIWN5PVctKe4kWPdMEJErG10WBtYPPaQTiVEn9gaC/s200/IMG_0355.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292796114743863618" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" >presentation about the history of Kelly Square at one CDA meeting.<br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUKe8ruhH6SnUllCYMjXhOR2FIXNhr5hyrfftjANOqTn_lOLMe1-1FBmfotvSl6jh7QLxTltXs2ikGGWIIzE7jev0iXQyBxY6ikO_4tONYp2KtLG0uOm-xB7X5VAj3JS9j9trM/s1600-h/IMG_0357.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUKe8ruhH6SnUllCYMjXhOR2FIXNhr5hyrfftjANOqTn_lOLMe1-1FBmfotvSl6jh7QLxTltXs2ikGGWIIzE7jev0iXQyBxY6ikO_4tONYp2KtLG0uOm-xB7X5VAj3JS9j9trM/s200/IMG_0357.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292796211872916802" border="0" /></a>Bruce Davidsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02180099038362456950noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35257453.post-12599915605600415182009-01-18T15:06:00.005-05:002009-01-18T15:21:52.885-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilQXwE-0IFDRcY-E0FMl4f9DUUUkwhZHAUw3sfXhLIwZHnKlKMWHx1FJ_dufsInyUlB2Q2jKRRDnDsoIHIgHWkDvhkJuK9fMLS_rgB2TDreXc_k_IKOI8Q7Y_OZb38BOUq05il/s1600-h/baja+patrons.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 164px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilQXwE-0IFDRcY-E0FMl4f9DUUUkwhZHAUw3sfXhLIwZHnKlKMWHx1FJ_dufsInyUlB2Q2jKRRDnDsoIHIgHWkDvhkJuK9fMLS_rgB2TDreXc_k_IKOI8Q7Y_OZb38BOUq05il/s200/baja+patrons.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292730829786266882" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 153);font-family:trebuchet ms;" >Authentic Neo-Mexican </span><br /><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" >Baja Grill Neo-Mexican Cuisine<br />169 Millbury Street<br />Worcester, MA 01610<br />ph: 508-459-2727<br />alt: 508-459-2728<br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.bajagrillneo-mexicancuisine.com/">www.bajagrillneo-mexicancuisine.com/</a><br /><br />Excellent Authentic Mexican: superb family run spot with outstanding chef and menu.<br /><br />My wife and I recently had the best Mexican food in our lives. After a visit to the Worcester Art Museum we sought out a restaurant I was aware had opened in the happening hub of Worcester culture, arts and community; Green Island and the Canal District.<br /><br />The sparkling clean and brightly colored interior was immediately welcoming on this bitter cold day. And the warm and genuine welcome from Lio Carmona and his sister Lupe Rodriguez made us instantly comfortable. We discussed the origins of the restaurant, the family run aspects and the deep culinary experience that created this wonderful place.<br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMWjbhtDYlV9IwN9LEnUfujcR93ZpO500fkAbTvceZ4vY2HpXnDSGQleeBwHpy45hkSIbVfWDW-NZE-NqdxmaQd2y15V9IupQv-5N-H2bpBS_q5nA5bFoactc0nsxbxssfpY7w/s1600-h/baja+family.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 148px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMWjbhtDYlV9IwN9LEnUfujcR93ZpO500fkAbTvceZ4vY2HpXnDSGQleeBwHpy45hkSIbVfWDW-NZE-NqdxmaQd2y15V9IupQv-5N-H2bpBS_q5nA5bFoactc0nsxbxssfpY7w/s200/baja+family.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292731118066072706" border="0" /></a><br /><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" ><br />The food was authentic Mexican from the Guadalajara region; with some Spanish influence, all from family recipes and healthfully prepared. I chose the Paella Mexicana: sautéed shrimp, scallops, mussels, chorizo, chicken, onions, poblano chili peppers, garlic & rice deglaze with white wine. I have enjoyed paella in Barcelona and other areas of Spain and French Catalan areas. Leo assured me this would be different and great. It was. Try this if you love paella.<br /><br />My wife had Pollo en Mole: sautéed marinated chicken breast with poblano mole. Served with rice, choice of refried beans (her choice) or frijoles a la charra, pico de gallo, guacamole & home made corn tortillas.Everything was fresh and the Mole was exuisite -- chocolately without being too sweet.<br />Real tortillas in a stitched warming pouch.<br />Great selection of drinks from Mexico.<br />Prices were very reasonable. Visit and bring friends,<br />This is an undiscovered gem<br /><br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.bajagrillneo-mexicancuisine.com/about_us">www.bajagrillneo-mexicancuisine.com/about_us</a><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnTlCPjfUcV5ZYT0NbQXfJ9tbASyyFsMrGg1D367iiwwXqfzO_MmEhWTpgMCh3JP0N3rJF6LWvfoKDR9AWykQk6VDCYBwMUuq3VjONkFyYZ8bFcfsVnpVnkLEtC_c3hbP7uLQg/s1600-h/paella.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnTlCPjfUcV5ZYT0NbQXfJ9tbASyyFsMrGg1D367iiwwXqfzO_MmEhWTpgMCh3JP0N3rJF6LWvfoKDR9AWykQk6VDCYBwMUuq3VjONkFyYZ8bFcfsVnpVnkLEtC_c3hbP7uLQg/s200/paella.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292730638735412898" border="0" /></a><br /><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" ><br /><br /></span>Bruce Davidsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02180099038362456950noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35257453.post-17788621766224276472009-01-01T17:46:00.007-05:002009-01-04T22:55:49.019-05:00<span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 153);font-family:trebuchet ms;" >Before,The Plan and the After</span><br />A multiphase exterior renovation for a couple who with one call transformed the front of their home, replacing dangerous, crumbling steps with a synthetic low maintenance deck rail and steps.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGTjqi2C7xfpYKyWXOR3LiISoaCyXs4kYP4195HVwiDBScQP_g43w1Ielnk4sjTiXx19D9MmkguhJycbLmkLU5096rolgK8z6tV02ofWrLy61kvD5yzem_xLOhdY_oYUmOfE8p/s1600-h/Before-and-after_front-deck.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 151px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGTjqi2C7xfpYKyWXOR3LiISoaCyXs4kYP4195HVwiDBScQP_g43w1Ielnk4sjTiXx19D9MmkguhJycbLmkLU5096rolgK8z6tV02ofWrLy61kvD5yzem_xLOhdY_oYUmOfE8p/s320/Before-and-after_front-deck.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286465517608410146" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">At the same time we transformed the rear of the home with a large concrete paver patio rectangular with arc tangent, a custom made pergola that picked up details of an archway on the property. In this friendly village neighborhood theirs is now one of the cooler places to gather.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihs-FK07DoG2E_nvLdLztqtNfACnP9GSEFa7mH7BobWIsb-hNDYDCRn2va9U_7Ta4HFSV68UDOfTEBTRvhDM1xwZJDPJUZlLfyl5zmZHoxeCtH2Dz50opiPikPb-WFKr2BcAHc/s1600-h/Before-and-after_pergola.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 162px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihs-FK07DoG2E_nvLdLztqtNfACnP9GSEFa7mH7BobWIsb-hNDYDCRn2va9U_7Ta4HFSV68UDOfTEBTRvhDM1xwZJDPJUZlLfyl5zmZHoxeCtH2Dz50opiPikPb-WFKr2BcAHc/s320/Before-and-after_pergola.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286465517902759378" border="0" /></a></div>Bruce Davidsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02180099038362456950noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35257453.post-37803363365059401732008-12-19T17:13:00.011-05:002008-12-19T17:51:37.201-05:00<span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 153);font-family:trebuchet ms;" >A Painting for a Friend</span><br /><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" ><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Staff photo by Matthew Modono Bruce Davidson<br />of Boxborough puts the finishing touches on the<br />mural at the Concord Health Care Center.</span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5g8RcKALB8FFT8Y5aEqxPZtBD3QvHwWU92chGGNCQByUkSDZ1ZaZ6ciCMcE0y0uJgbVMPc9BqEx4p4kALaP-VSNMJpV2RIYJJx570vlPgHSJBuJmZ1lBB5JxRIVyNj-gNkHnI/s1600-h/Bruce+Paints+Mural-mathew+Modono.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 132px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5g8RcKALB8FFT8Y5aEqxPZtBD3QvHwWU92chGGNCQByUkSDZ1ZaZ6ciCMcE0y0uJgbVMPc9BqEx4p4kALaP-VSNMJpV2RIYJJx570vlPgHSJBuJmZ1lBB5JxRIVyNj-gNkHnI/s200/Bruce+Paints+Mural-mathew+Modono.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281630257991701010" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" ><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Mural showcases neighbors' bond</span></span><br />By Chrissie Long<br />Thu May 31, 2007, 06:21 AM EDT<br />reprinted from the Beacon Newspaper and <a href="http://www.wickedlocal.com/acton/homepage/x438416791">Online</a><br /><br />CONCORD - Sitting in her wheelchair with her hands in her lap, Dorothy Priest looked up at a mural of blended flowers. Irises, daffodils, crocuses and lilacs cascaded through a gentle landscape enhanced by stone walls and grassy hills.<br /><br />She had planted all of these flowers in her younger days. But now her aged fingers and tired knees couldn’t sink into the dirt to give the plants the care they needed.<br /><br />Due to a neighbor’s love, the flowers from her garden on Homestead Lane came alive once again outside her bedroom door.<br /><br />This time it wasn’t just the neighborhood that enjoyed the garden, but the hundreds of people who lived and worked at the Concord Health Care Center.<br /><br />“I love just looking at it,” said Victoria Dehesa, as she pushed her father by the mural in a wheelchair. “It cheers the place up.”<br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwr-Saqgd1KOZMQy6LF8jth7k5kKYOeSBsoUrbO3ursb-rzYrBGUkRmHEsE-PcXn9mhvWNdnd2aohJBuBTaQavQJJDHXLwQ4rnuvl8YfXX6jPiZsosQDU0RDNz2n9aVafjVyVD/s1600-h/pic+2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwr-Saqgd1KOZMQy6LF8jth7k5kKYOeSBsoUrbO3ursb-rzYrBGUkRmHEsE-PcXn9mhvWNdnd2aohJBuBTaQavQJJDHXLwQ4rnuvl8YfXX6jPiZsosQDU0RDNz2n9aVafjVyVD/s200/pic+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281634118116819602" border="0" /></a><br /><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" >A woman in a nurse’s uniform commented to no one in particular as she brushed by, “I just get so much pleasure out of seeing this every day.”<br /><br />For the last several months, Boxborough resident Bruce Davidson, Priest’s long-time neighbor in Stow has been painting her a mural.<br /><br />“Dorothy taught me a lot about planting flowers,” said Davidson, a professional landscape designer. “It was striking to me that she had loved the outdoors and she was not able to enjoy it living in the care center. I decided to paint her this mural because it would allow me to continuously visit her and it would remind her of the outdoors.”<br /><br />With Dorothy looking on, Davidson spent that afternoon touching up the near-finished painting.<br /><br />Their relationship began in 1983, when Davidson bought a house next to Priest’s on Homestead Lane. Davidson, who was 23 at the time, had no living grandparents and adopted Priest as a surrogate grandmother. He would empty her driveway of snow and visit with his two black labs. She would tell him stories and make him tea.<br /><br />In 1998, Davidson left the neighborhood and moved up to Stow Road in Boxborough. Despite being miles apart from another, they remained neighbors in relationship. They continued their visits and long conversations over tea.<br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNqWmCBhLDwn92qqWgsdBkVpdaMWXh1XKkf6tai-lVDM6GyPFRmNzJdzsOwQqKLttV_E_fUcwH4JDdPVWUUCqQtCWwQ9uqRnnmmYF_luXM2NqMqc700kCYAOPhj__T0bstkLLt/s1600-h/paint_dorothy33.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNqWmCBhLDwn92qqWgsdBkVpdaMWXh1XKkf6tai-lVDM6GyPFRmNzJdzsOwQqKLttV_E_fUcwH4JDdPVWUUCqQtCWwQ9uqRnnmmYF_luXM2NqMqc700kCYAOPhj__T0bstkLLt/s200/paint_dorothy33.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281634597074808050" border="0" /></a><br /><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" >Davidson had moved to a home that had some history with Priest. When Priest’s father was walking in the rain to be married at Hill Road in Boxborough, he had stopped at Davidson’s home to ask for an umbrella.<br /><br />Last August, Priest had to leave the neighborhood, too. Because of her failing health, she moved to the Concord Health Care Center. The distance between the neighbors grew, but they stayed in touch.<br /><br />“She felt like family to me,” said Davidson, who continued to visit her. “She felt like what a neighbor should be. We were clearly from vastly different generations, but we found that we had one thing in common and that was our love for the outdoors.”<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4fo4r1Eh9YvLdJ3gsOonZegDTXbXULw0mLYSkZjYONTbdlrLtYmxLtN5kSiMZPrV58fh-qeI4YkIBVnbtPrtvfwnzHJMUEiksMx3egzVXrgQRo09cOzZxQPOZOgn-R3j9848b/s1600-h/fullshot.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4fo4r1Eh9YvLdJ3gsOonZegDTXbXULw0mLYSkZjYONTbdlrLtYmxLtN5kSiMZPrV58fh-qeI4YkIBVnbtPrtvfwnzHJMUEiksMx3egzVXrgQRo09cOzZxQPOZOgn-R3j9848b/s200/fullshot.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281637477744105842" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" >After several visits, Davidson decided to de-institutionalize the nursing home and make it more home-like for Priest.<br /></span><br /><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" >Beginning in March, Davidson, a professional artist, began painting his neighbor a mural.<br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie_xdXDf4TIF0YOI8PEtB1H-mh9xXkXRnYwKT1uxj8hKfHHZdA47RHP6KRjAHeXzIMdT53kD6ibOg1jQpSTiiU1Xn0YTsx3Le6wgnFm51h1kw9CmW1pmDDO4FqWQWXQFR75ucT/s1600-h/IMG_0442.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie_xdXDf4TIF0YOI8PEtB1H-mh9xXkXRnYwKT1uxj8hKfHHZdA47RHP6KRjAHeXzIMdT53kD6ibOg1jQpSTiiU1Xn0YTsx3Le6wgnFm51h1kw9CmW1pmDDO4FqWQWXQFR75ucT/s200/IMG_0442.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281634601497424594" border="0" /></a><br /><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" >On the blank wall outside her room, Priest has watched the scenery unfold. It began with just pencil lines, and then the blue sky filled in followed by the slate-colored stonewalls and assortments of greens for the grass. Within weeks, a wholesome and picturesque mural greeted residents as they walked down the second-floor hallway.<br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJJtT4o5tJs31quk7rDXsrv6qUWpmWm53kuo4VvT7Sw3YK5Bc-ywhvXyV0RvudYL5ENpx1u5tcgo52hcbCmGQJKAjxn2g8aNLQV-Kdh99iYcc2g-bRXNYuFalQ6ikUUnA_zTXX/s1600-h/IMG_0372.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJJtT4o5tJs31quk7rDXsrv6qUWpmWm53kuo4VvT7Sw3YK5Bc-ywhvXyV0RvudYL5ENpx1u5tcgo52hcbCmGQJKAjxn2g8aNLQV-Kdh99iYcc2g-bRXNYuFalQ6ikUUnA_zTXX/s200/IMG_0372.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281634606884342306" border="0" /></a><br /><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" >“We can’t thank you enough for bringing Bruce to us,” activities director Valerie Jackson said, speaking into Priest’s ear. Standing up, Jackson said, “Just to watch this evolve has been incredible. It’s been well-received by residents — the interaction has been heartwarming.”<br /><br />For Davidson, the process has been equally rewarding.<br />“This has been the single most satisfying event of my adult life,” he said, looking over the rim of his glasses, his brush poised to paint. “I could have done this in half the time, but it has been the process not the product that has been enjoyable.”<br /><br />Throughout the hours he has spent in this busy hallway, he has learned the life story of many of the residents. He took one man to a Red Sox game, </span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT5mFRdVHAHmuMGrx6HCllsehtq7sZAZ7PrX7ImoluxfAP2kFTdiwp-RxVPXFWaOEgVvC5TlrBOM30VuGphLaITeKsTpZlwGwMb8cBZRmk1xA73UEDBW0RHDcUVjkzDgDJffyC/s1600-h/Bruce1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 124px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT5mFRdVHAHmuMGrx6HCllsehtq7sZAZ7PrX7ImoluxfAP2kFTdiwp-RxVPXFWaOEgVvC5TlrBOM30VuGphLaITeKsTpZlwGwMb8cBZRmk1xA73UEDBW0RHDcUVjkzDgDJffyC/s200/Bruce1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281634881543897202" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" >he smoked fine cigars with another while they discussed the Korean and Vietnam wars. He spoke with a woman named Olive, who went to Mass Art in 1925 and 1926 and drew a tulip into the painting.<br /><br />“Having never done art in a public forum, I have never had the chance to interact with the people while I paint,” he said. “I am used to operating in a vacuum.”<br /><br />As he was painting that Tuesday afternoon, a staff member complemented him on his work. Turning to face him, Davidson said, “I forgot. Was there something you wanted me to paint?” When the staff member hesitated, Davidson said, “C’mon, what do you want to see in this?”<br /><br />He shrugged his shoulders in response: “A fisherman?”<br />With that, Davidson applied a small black spot to the shoreline in the upper quadrant of the painting.<br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKubksUFLYQV53D4ZNYQrPpqlwptwz3yC9oemTTLixtKSflq7-q6nMcaoGIKbtYhP_HKcMTBkRDk5b8LKuVR0HxdqF5I7JMq5SXsfYZx1z8H_0upPlgAuMrE5tPxBTOq_xZznU/s1600-h/vjackson_invite.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 196px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKubksUFLYQV53D4ZNYQrPpqlwptwz3yC9oemTTLixtKSflq7-q6nMcaoGIKbtYhP_HKcMTBkRDk5b8LKuVR0HxdqF5I7JMq5SXsfYZx1z8H_0upPlgAuMrE5tPxBTOq_xZznU/s200/vjackson_invite.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281634110200187442" border="0" /></a><br /><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" >The mural, originally called Dorothy’s mural, was quickly adopted by the entire nursing home. “It became a community mural,” Davidson said. With careful, but swift brushstrokes he added a purple heart </span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7pQx3U31xjApOXN58nfjpE3t9yjixokJ7IK9zjBVTRahv9u8HNs8AplVeB-CUyoVyfOy9npRVbfFKxjAgamrSUWU_LxpSVCcRxk9PCZV08xzU7FESnLSZyi-LBYzfQR2Ue7KB/s1600-h/purple-heart.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7pQx3U31xjApOXN58nfjpE3t9yjixokJ7IK9zjBVTRahv9u8HNs8AplVeB-CUyoVyfOy9npRVbfFKxjAgamrSUWU_LxpSVCcRxk9PCZV08xzU7FESnLSZyi-LBYzfQR2Ue7KB/s200/purple-heart.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281634114194594642" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" >in memory of the husband of a resident who had befriended him while he painted and had recently passed away, a border collie in response to one patients’ request and birds for the names of each of the floors in the home.<br /><br />Priest, who will be 100 in August, watched the mural come alive as her neighbor painted that afternoon.<br /><br />Asked how she and Davidson got to be such close friends, Priest smiled and said, “I guess I was just lucky.”<br /><br /></span>Bruce Davidsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02180099038362456950noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35257453.post-73259743695267417882008-12-19T16:49:00.002-05:002010-02-26T13:37:08.361-05:00<span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 153);font-family:trebuchet ms;" >Mural for a Friend</span><br /><h1><span style="" lang="EN">Mural showcases neighbors' bond<o:p></o:p></span></h1> <h4><span style="" lang="EN">By Chrissie Long<o:p></o:p></span></h4> <h4><span style="" lang="EN">Thu May 31, 2007, 06:21 AM EDT<br />reprinted from the Beacon Newspaper and <a href="http://www.wickedlocal.com/maynard/homepage/x1295936382"><span style="font-weight: normal;font-size:10;" >Online</span></a><span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></h4> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p><span style="font-size:10;">CONCORD - Sitting in her wheelchair with her hands in her lap, Dorothy Priest looked up at a mural of blended flowers. Irises, daffodils, crocuses and lilacs cascaded through a gentle landscape enhanced by stone walls and grassy hills.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10;"><o:p></o:p>She had planted all of these flowers in her younger days. But now her aged fingers and tired knees couldn’t sink into the dirt to give the plants the care they needed.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10;"><o:p></o:p>Due to a neighbor’s love, the flowers from her garden on Homestead Lane came alive once again outside her bedroom door.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shapetype id="_x0000_t75" coordsize="21600,21600" spt="75" preferrelative="t" path="m@4@5l@4@11@9@11@9@5xe" filled="f" stroked="f"> <v:stroke joinstyle="miter"> <v:formulas> <v:f eqn="if lineDrawn pixelLineWidth 0"> <v:f eqn="sum @0 1 0"> <v:f eqn="sum 0 0 @1"> <v:f eqn="prod @2 1 2"> <v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelWidth"> <v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelHeight"> <v:f eqn="sum @0 0 1"> <v:f eqn="prod @6 1 2"> <v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelWidth"> <v:f eqn="sum @8 21600 0"> <v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelHeight"> <v:f eqn="sum @10 21600 0"> </v:formulas> <v:path extrusionok="f" gradientshapeok="t" connecttype="rect"> <o:lock ext="edit" aspectratio="t"> </v:shapetype><v:shape id="_x0000_s1026" type="#_x0000_t75" alt="mural" href="http://www.wickedlocal.com/content/sites/acton/mural/0/g258258922e2ac93376eb6b16d82ca7f7afebed695d5f07.jpg" title="">Photo by Matthew Modoono</b><br />Staff photo by Bruce Davidson of Boxborough puts the finishing touches on a mural at the Concord Health Care center. "" style='position:absolute;margin-left:195.1pt;margin-top:4.7pt;width:237pt; height:156.75pt;z-index:1' o:button="t"> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:\DOCUME~1\BRUCED~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\msohtml1\06\clip_image001.jpg" href="http://www.wickedlocal.com/content/sites/acton/mural/0/g13c0d1701f5359076238483d209adf0347a568a5a85c1d.jpg"> <w:wrap type="square"> </v:shape><![endif]--><!--[if !vml]--><span style="font-size:10;">This time it wasn’t just the neighborhood that enjoyed the garden, but the hundreds of people who lived and worked at the Concord Health Care Center.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10;"><o:p></o:p>“I love just looking at it,” said Victoria Dehesa, as she pushed her father by the mural in a wheelchair. “It cheers the place up.”<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10;"><o:p></o:p>A woman in a nurse’s uniform commented to no one in particular as she brushed by, “I just get so much pleasure out of seeing this every day.”<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10;">For the last several months, Boxborough resident Bruce Davidson, Priest’s long-time neighbor in Stow has been painting her a mural. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10;">“Dorothy taught me a lot about planting flowers,” said Davidson, a professional landscape designer. “It was striking to me that she had loved the outdoors and she was not able to enjoy it living in the care center. I decided to paint her this mural because it would allow me to continuously visit her and it would remind her of the outdoors.”<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10;"><o:p></o:p>With Dorothy looking on, Davidson spent that afternoon touching up the near-finished painting. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10;"><o:p></o:p>Their relationship began in 1983, when Davidson bought a house next to Priest’s on Homestead Lane. Davidson, who was 23 at the time, had no living grandparents and adopted Priest as a surrogate grandmother. He would empty her driveway of snow and visit with his two black labs. She would tell him stories and make him tea. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10;"><o:p></o:p>In 1998, Davidson left the neighborhood and moved up to Stow Road in Boxborough. Despite being miles apart from another, they remained neighbors in relationship. They continued their visits and long conversations over tea.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10;"><o:p></o:p>Davidson had moved to a home that had some history with Priest. When Priest’s father was walking in the rain to be married at Hill Road in Boxborough, he had stopped at Davidson’s home to ask for an umbrella.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10;"><o:p></o:p>Last August, Priest had to leave the neighborhood, too. Because of her failing health, she moved to the Concord Health Care Center. The distance between the neighbors grew, but they stayed in touch.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10;"><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="_x0000_i1025" type="#_x0000_t75" style="'width:6in;height:282pt'"> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:\DOCUME~1\BRUCED~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\msohtml1\06\clip_image003.jpg" title="DSC_6836"> <o:lock ext="edit" aspectratio="f"> </v:shape><![endif]--><!--[if !vml]--><!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p>“She felt like family to me,” said Davidson, who continued to visit her. “She felt like what a neighbor should be. We were clearly from vastly different generations, but we found that we had one thing in common and that was our love for the outdoors.”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10;"><o:p></o:p>After several visits, Davidson decided to de-institutionalize the nursing home and make it more home-like for Priest.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10;">Beginning in March, Davidson, a professional artist, began painting his neighbor a mural.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10;"><o:p></o:p>On the blank wall outside her room, Priest has watched the scenery unfold. It began with just pencil lines, and then the blue sky filled in followed by the slate-colored stonewalls and assortments of greens for the grass. Within weeks, a wholesome and picturesque mural greeted residents as they walked down the second-floor hallway.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10;"><o:p></o:p>“We can’t thank you enough for bringing Bruce to us,” activities director Valerie Jackson said, speaking into Priest’s ear. Standing up, Jackson said, “Just to watch this evolve has been incredible. It’s been well-received by residents — the interaction has been heartwarming.” <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10;"><o:p></o:p>For Davidson, the process has been equally rewarding.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10;">“This has been the single most satisfying event of my adult life,” he said, looking over the rim of his glasses, his brush poised to paint. “I could have done this in half the time, but it has been the process not the product that has been enjoyable.”<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10;"><o:p></o:p>Throughout the hours he has spent in this busy hallway, he has learned the life story of many of the residents. He took one man to a Red Sox game, he smoked fine cigars with another while they discussed the Korean and Vietnam wars. He spoke with a woman named Olive, who went to Mass Art in 1925 and 1926 and drew a tulip into the painting.<span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10;"><o:p></o:p>“Having never done art in a public forum, I have never had the chance to interact with the people while I paint,” he said. “I am used to operating in a vacuum.”<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="_x0000_s1029" type="#_x0000_t75" style="'position:absolute;margin-left:189pt;margin-top:19.7pt;width:243pt;" preferrelative="f"> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:\DOCUME~1\BRUCED~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\msohtml1\06\clip_image009.jpg" title="IMG_7842"> <w:wrap type="square"> </v:shape><![endif]--><!--[if !vml]-->As he was painting that Tuesday afternoon, a staff member complemented him on his work. Turning to face him, Davidson said, “I forgot. Was there something you wanted me to paint?” When the staff member hesitated, Davidson said, “C’mon, what do you want to see in this?”<o:p></o:p></p><span style="font-size:10;"></span> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10;"><o:p></o:p>He shrugged his shoulders in response: “A fisherman?”<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10;">With that, Davidson applied a small black spot to the shoreline in the upper quadrant of the painting. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10;"><o:p> </o:p>The mural, originally called Dorothy’s mural, was quickly adopted by the entire nursing home. “It became a community mural,” Davidson said. With careful, but swift brushstrokes he added a purple heart in memory of the husband of a resident who had befriended him while he painted and had recently passed away, a border collie in response to one patients’ request and birds for the names of each of the floors in the home. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10;"><o:p></o:p>Priest, who will be 100 in August, watched the mural come alive as her neighbor painted that afternoon. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10;">Asked how she and Davidson got to be such close friends, Priest smiled and said, “I guess I was just lucky.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>Bruce Davidsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02180099038362456950noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35257453.post-12200346483084741662008-12-04T18:06:00.005-05:002008-12-04T18:20:09.445-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpoo-0ByXogRsHFLkUyUApjSSf__xpG2eJ27ESpRggbsMsjcS2UzE2YWIr14B9VdifEJ1oQnzbV4TGGiZg2MDfNePDSrSc2f0WhIxQsTNPjM-FkPXIcm8LOQALMLCP0_XrxnA5/s1600-h/IMG_0055.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpoo-0ByXogRsHFLkUyUApjSSf__xpG2eJ27ESpRggbsMsjcS2UzE2YWIr14B9VdifEJ1oQnzbV4TGGiZg2MDfNePDSrSc2f0WhIxQsTNPjM-FkPXIcm8LOQALMLCP0_XrxnA5/s200/IMG_0055.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276077970068693762" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 153);font-family:trebuchet ms;" >She Knows What I Did on My Summer Vacation<br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bgd/sets/72157610694938984/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">See here for pictures</span></a></span><br /></span><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" >As Told by D-L Nelson, Novelist and Journalist<br />on the <a href="http://theexpatwriter.blogspot.com/">exPat Writer Blog</a><br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Observations about living in Switzerland and France on a daily basis by an Swiss repat from America.</span></span><br /><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" >Sunday, July 15, 2007<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Not the average holiday activity</span><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 153);font-family:trebuchet ms;" ><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bgd/sets/72157610694938984/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Read first and then Click here for series of pictures</span></a></span></span><br /><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" >This was the second time M&B came to Argelès from the States. I’ve known him for decades and it is approaching a decade when she entered his life and I met her at Chinese restaurant in Cambridge, MA.<br /><br />He reminds me of my parents' habit of talking to strangers. The fact his French is minimal is only a blip for him.<br /><br />On the unseasonably cold and windy Sunday night the three of us were the only diners at La P’etite Pause, a restaurant specializing in the cuisine of Haute Savoie: tarteflettes, fondues, etc. Nadine, the owner-chef, was training a new waitress and we began talking in French, English, Franglais. She described how she had done much of the reconstruction work herself and how she planned eventually to add a mural of her beloved Mont Blanc. Before B’s wife and I knew it he had volunteered to do create the mural of her dreams. I was pressed into service as translator to make sure she got what she wanted. A day was set aside for the work (eat your heart out Michelangelo.)<br /><br />An adventure to find a new art supply store was followed with prayers of thanks offered for the good road signage that is a French specialty.<br /><br />B painted for 12 hours, plied with coffee and food to keep up his strength.<br /><br />Nadine didn’t quite believe it. It was unheard of that an American artist would appear at her table then add her dream to a wall and not accept money. She insisted we have an inauguration, an unveiling. Within 48 hours a fête was organized attended by locals, vendors, tourists and friends. Best dress was rolled out as were delicacies from the region and party was on.<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUG6hV-r9v_9qEx1kCB_5Fu3rD3oEym9T3iq2RjDGk02C9BTgezJXX0VRY8UIyqIYh4RNhLRk8qkc-j369CXKeIEIv8LWL0jG9uCwSJSwxt6VkT_4XtMnSw9_XGZS-xXuETadP/s1600-h/LPP+Collage.bmp"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUG6hV-r9v_9qEx1kCB_5Fu3rD3oEym9T3iq2RjDGk02C9BTgezJXX0VRY8UIyqIYh4RNhLRk8qkc-j369CXKeIEIv8LWL0jG9uCwSJSwxt6VkT_4XtMnSw9_XGZS-xXuETadP/s200/LPP+Collage.bmp" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276077443901181426" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" >As the last person Nadine whispered to me that this was a gift from heaven, but not only that when late at night she walked by the mural illuminated only by the moon through the window, it looked just like the real Mont Blanc did in the moon light from her childhood bedroom window.<br /><br />And although we visited local sites, ate at good restaurants, talked with people together, and although they beached and biked, painting a mural is definitely not the average vacation pass time, but maybe the world would be just a bit better if it were.<br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 153);font-family:trebuchet ms;" ><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bgd/sets/72157610694938984/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">See here for more pictures</span></a></span></span><br /><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" >Posted by DL NELSON at 2:54 AM</span>Bruce Davidsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02180099038362456950noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35257453.post-56839991701909344822008-12-04T13:58:00.025-05:002008-12-04T14:34:10.011-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpTicuTF1i3nTVCvbruZn53CQICCPzr7wMUfhVKqxMkUsA2WkfPo_6tjX_P8FYqc95RZ-THklbqFBcp2z6quei85zSC0zYCxKw74_Tqp4eYYj8pDivz9pdWEZN5dz5XvB5pG9u/s1600-h/IMG_0633sm.jpg"><br /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF4IdQxthlCBC1Gd0ulg3ALOVPMoGiIRmDrZYib9Fm3AsUBp63VLqL8_9pTnny4ZVDxp-pcKPCDzRcnHjC57hD8KrYj_k0Mi-abgNYSQXUSjWSfc1uswbCfICn4CqtNmP3IppF/s1600-h/Carroll-School-GE-MAP.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 125px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF4IdQxthlCBC1Gd0ulg3ALOVPMoGiIRmDrZYib9Fm3AsUBp63VLqL8_9pTnny4ZVDxp-pcKPCDzRcnHjC57hD8KrYj_k0Mi-abgNYSQXUSjWSfc1uswbCfICn4CqtNmP3IppF/s200/Carroll-School-GE-MAP.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276013367905723474" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 153);font-family:trebuchet ms;" >Massive Cleanup in 5 Days Gets Private School Looking Sharp for Opening Day</span><br /><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" >Enduring Elements was asked if they could help out the Operations and Maintenance crew get the grounds of this estate setting private school in eastern MA ready for opening day, 5 days hence.<br /><br />We toured the grounds, detailing the scope of the project, interviewing the stakeholders as we went.<br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIFH9fCM3dLVglmqbcHHvBpWMEM0I43k8718tw4qCjPetggQOAKa4I2HmS_VK_MVXa4xqh_pT3OKzGWtbKJ1pcrswkP2MYFVwPz1HXOzcyV9HL4r-a2FHrwQoDDjLDrgeAgR-K/s1600-h/IMG_0619sm.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIFH9fCM3dLVglmqbcHHvBpWMEM0I43k8718tw4qCjPetggQOAKa4I2HmS_VK_MVXa4xqh_pT3OKzGWtbKJ1pcrswkP2MYFVwPz1HXOzcyV9HL4r-a2FHrwQoDDjLDrgeAgR-K/s200/IMG_0619sm.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276018961241268946" border="0" /></a><br /><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" >Returning to the office we reallocated resources, drew a map from Google Earth with overlays created in Photoshop and tied the Alpha coded areas to the scope list. Within 6 hours we committed to putting 5-7 men plus myself as field director to work for five twelve-hour days. Each team member got a copy of the map and the list and specific priorities and detailed instructions. It was a whirlwind of gravel, plate compactors, trucks and a bobcat, mulch, shovels, pruning shears and mortar.<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrplOr-BVL1UVjEjN2G7RlYgSQIY5gD6aQYdGTUygXgZfJZatITiQ8ArbjYpZa95LQOy4zh1wqw2GPinfMA47DIMqjEWQCHQY8US2aoqltAU63T8_kAz8o1BQK-2_rSezacLY6/s1600-h/de-boi_sm.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrplOr-BVL1UVjEjN2G7RlYgSQIY5gD6aQYdGTUygXgZfJZatITiQ8ArbjYpZa95LQOy4zh1wqw2GPinfMA47DIMqjEWQCHQY8US2aoqltAU63T8_kAz8o1BQK-2_rSezacLY6/s200/de-boi_sm.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276020313882724642" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" >We worked closely with the excellent in-house operations crew and together spit and polished a multi acre site. Our host sponsored a joint breakfast in the big hall on Day 4 where the two crews got to know a bit about each other. We nicknamed one of our workers the Bull (in Portuguese, De Boi) and I used the whiteboard to immortalize him. At least until Monday or Tuesday when it was undoubtedly erased.<br /><br />It was a joy to work collaboratively on this campus where people work this way all year round. The buildings and grounds are the former Summer home of a wealthy Boston family. 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float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJdqyBzbfIaLvW_4GaPVyEpZG3THvQPvfw1VYL0NQmeCPqPhPw-kCSgeu9ADSyu1PtKPYtNky0-YEqEi7fg12ioK8DVuTmhkrgjN16HOy2QjdbNi8owfFPjcLoTgGfNlcCCTmW/s200/IMG_0572sm.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276018559958853362" border="0" /></a>Bruce Davidsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02180099038362456950noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35257453.post-77542150972885551142008-12-04T10:17:00.021-05:002008-12-04T11:40:21.991-05:00<span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 153);font-family:trebuchet ms;" >Enduring Elements Construction Builds a Victorian Garage</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO3adKbqrVIaVObJk4gYlVuQJYEkxRFZ1mE2CrB9RqTznuRT65QvlCtaXJdgKC_m9Av9O7_YLMyg_gQpx3VZzKpN0PQxjuOfMmJNNhrl0Qb0rEaApUEWgnzR7dZLqsrjNSmqxx/s1600-h/IMG_0672sm.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO3adKbqrVIaVObJk4gYlVuQJYEkxRFZ1mE2CrB9RqTznuRT65QvlCtaXJdgKC_m9Av9O7_YLMyg_gQpx3VZzKpN0PQxjuOfMmJNNhrl0Qb0rEaApUEWgnzR7dZLqsrjNSmqxx/s200/IMG_0672sm.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275973500161628866" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" ><a href="http://www.johnhansonmitchell.com/pages/bio.html">John Hanson Mitchell</a> a brilliant author, editor, conservationist <span style="font-style: italic;">(Along with his nonfiction work, John Hanson Mitchell is editor of the award winning magazine, <a href="http://www.massaudubon.org/support/support_benefits.php">Sanctuary</a>, published by the Massachusetts Audubon Society.) </span>and inspiration to me for the last twenty years, asked if we could build a garage to match the architectural style of his house and other outbuildings which he had designed and built. He had been inspired by </span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" ><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Jackson_Downing">Andrew Jackson Downing </a>when he chose the style of his home. If you have not read <a href="http://www.johnhansonmitchell.com/pages/books.html">books by John</a> you are missing out and so are friends who deserve these as gifts.</span><br /><blockquote face="trebuchet ms" style="font-style: italic;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinN0gvBtq6vaIsON4P7KAbroLCdlvPbIoMtHtEkBKx3wQ0FVLhW9xeKUkAzOSwowjfba7p1OiiOjdMHJruys0qHvKJPaHPdJBiCvBJei_1iv2_XQccDmnjFHCPwclqLl9YNHBL/s1600-h/IMG_0362sm.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinN0gvBtq6vaIsON4P7KAbroLCdlvPbIoMtHtEkBKx3wQ0FVLhW9xeKUkAzOSwowjfba7p1OiiOjdMHJruys0qHvKJPaHPdJBiCvBJei_1iv2_XQccDmnjFHCPwclqLl9YNHBL/s200/IMG_0362sm.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275972974842914306" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Throughout the early Victorian period American domestic architecture was dominated by the ideas and designs of Andrew Jackson Downing (1815-1852). Downing, who was America's first important landscape architect, was instrumental in establishing a well-styled, efficient, yet low-priced house that offered many features which previously only mansions could provide. His designs were widely spread both by his books and by periodical republication. (The above commentary is provided by Dover Publications, Inc. </span><span style="font-size:85%;">and excerpted from <a href="http://www.mitchellspublications.com/rep/arch/downingaj/ach.htm">Mitchell Publications site</a> which has an AJD book or two for sale.)</span></blockquote><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbhYexmkJEIcge64vpBKisK3H3nSlSK8x6aMPKP_tdPtXObzSosrvGvyf8a0Uqy99q7DvQBZAJq4ydJSxkiV9KCYAfkWjTSB6aP-thsb5xOxURk74yQvgRgYj9bdBKqzbsew56/s1600-h/Mitchell-Brown-Garage-2sm.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 168px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbhYexmkJEIcge64vpBKisK3H3nSlSK8x6aMPKP_tdPtXObzSosrvGvyf8a0Uqy99q7DvQBZAJq4ydJSxkiV9KCYAfkWjTSB6aP-thsb5xOxURk74yQvgRgYj9bdBKqzbsew56/s200/Mitchell-Brown-Garage-2sm.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275974582360829858" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >Back to the garage. John and Jill supplied a plan which was later used by an architect friend, <a href="http://littletonconservationtrust.org/index.html">Rick Findlay, VP of The Littleton MA Conservation Trust,</a> for a beautiful set of plans.<br /><br />We installed a compacted process gravel floor per their wishes, but later to preserve automobiles from moisture they poured a concrete floor.</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJcCXMojdx68QTq_KQndwwgJ8rWgMp5e5LsVMwzFtRNZkCF6AB9wkPHwla4HZgOFrrBHObtrworpyu8m-KCVimxBgqTUyWnceWfAh1G_84MgbWrB_pg8T8vAXJR3NGkVNnZz4o/s1600-h/IMG_0346sm.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJcCXMojdx68QTq_KQndwwgJ8rWgMp5e5LsVMwzFtRNZkCF6AB9wkPHwla4HZgOFrrBHObtrworpyu8m-KCVimxBgqTUyWnceWfAh1G_84MgbWrB_pg8T8vAXJR3NGkVNnZz4o/s200/IMG_0346sm.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275972660230719058" border="0" /></a><br /><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" ><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAaqSzLjCohN-v2ioYfqM_Uh08go_QSW60N55Q3988WdwWVe2cfku16KUVYhBqmMOLv-B9eL_B_dVosuqX8rnkoF9yeMhsmw6RYhSGUPqW63_pxu-Kz9IiXExAZ6PF4Beue8OJ/s1600-h/IMG_0009sm.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAaqSzLjCohN-v2ioYfqM_Uh08go_QSW60N55Q3988WdwWVe2cfku16KUVYhBqmMOLv-B9eL_B_dVosuqX8rnkoF9yeMhsmw6RYhSGUPqW63_pxu-Kz9IiXExAZ6PF4Beue8OJ/s200/IMG_0009sm.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275972415103220178" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >John had us use a local lumber mill (<a href="http://www.parleelumber.com/">Parlee Lumber</a> is a full service lumber yard serving the community since 1815) for the rough sawn pine sheathing and battens.<br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqR327JKb0pj-2qRDc9j6hnZS0yKTrjabZqqSStLyzojrHzLf4myYQwGylzXa3y_X7OXKgQWhgv9MJSYbXLziWPSApLljJBM7rQaR4HmHfg8sWrVkSFiCM2W_5u3w1rIPZmW-y/s1600-h/IMG_0377sm.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 175px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqR327JKb0pj-2qRDc9j6hnZS0yKTrjabZqqSStLyzojrHzLf4myYQwGylzXa3y_X7OXKgQWhgv9MJSYbXLziWPSApLljJBM7rQaR4HmHfg8sWrVkSFiCM2W_5u3w1rIPZmW-y/s200/IMG_0377sm.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275973087883494178" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWkJKE_FL5W65M-X7bYxAQvgPYYMhHvRcjAF83vzM8TpOnLJ-Ihks9jU5DwgmwLFXY4Oq9xlgKIhSG83p5B87kjeWaySYwnqD6WaHKxra1cwoiOO8NWyv401uERi4vd0ktKTnm/s1600-h/IMG_0398sm.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWkJKE_FL5W65M-X7bYxAQvgPYYMhHvRcjAF83vzM8TpOnLJ-Ihks9jU5DwgmwLFXY4Oq9xlgKIhSG83p5B87kjeWaySYwnqD6WaHKxra1cwoiOO8NWyv401uERi4vd0ktKTnm/s200/IMG_0398sm.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275973178291025250" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >My Brazilian American partners created the foundation and built and painted the structure.<br /><br />The trim work and windows came from a home on Edgartown MA.</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie6LNDoZyD_iwt-k8cnNJ1dmsIoVH2Kyvst5d5WDRPbpuoMrhIPuuAyKgu_9PW9LbCOUMXHHDVmA-E6JWx0MH6UMCOUmePQaE6sghmoM44zATdjOwSCekDHzc2bzedwTei_OX7/s1600-h/IMG_0675sm.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie6LNDoZyD_iwt-k8cnNJ1dmsIoVH2Kyvst5d5WDRPbpuoMrhIPuuAyKgu_9PW9LbCOUMXHHDVmA-E6JWx0MH6UMCOUmePQaE6sghmoM44zATdjOwSCekDHzc2bzedwTei_OX7/s200/IMG_0675sm.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275973649348617618" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk6upRnxHLyyXK3yjTqr2kcAIS1zxfidY54Z5A1Z6i9_5HF0qcc547c8F2y2O2zLWVz9_GL5bb3xZzCN61wqKYBizqBhIs5w0YEO7wMDpuoLdNc5_Sqqh3i8mZNm0nWH_8acaf/s1600-h/IMG_0669sm.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; 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float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU__1NYdBpwbTNdFaekaYUGT44XT_gxw0TKKnhXkzwAy92FEr6pcL2qnsYOsvaJS4Q9PSzlkemDPtQNIRa3oJfNoAHldMnkd0kqvhT6XGAPE5S_VCoeJ998LJYrDYT72zc489f/s200/IMG_0007sm.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275970373565875282" border="0" /></a>Bruce Davidsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02180099038362456950noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35257453.post-57608021586953285982008-12-04T07:54:00.004-05:002008-12-04T08:08:18.295-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIV4z5mxGsTCIY3zU02mFtV4Zl7tH4IVp2ggKZbBrsrUSOO6qdxwNI8KMHK7JuybuPmYo84l-QEfKMRKGjaabVaeLmas1SjIH4Tm78WHf_pvazbnfW7d11wjj5SCO9ubnqxV-g/s1600-h/ash-st-bracket-close.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 172px; height: 125px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIV4z5mxGsTCIY3zU02mFtV4Zl7tH4IVp2ggKZbBrsrUSOO6qdxwNI8KMHK7JuybuPmYo84l-QEfKMRKGjaabVaeLmas1SjIH4Tm78WHf_pvazbnfW7d11wjj5SCO9ubnqxV-g/s200/ash-st-bracket-close.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275919043155405938" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 153);font-family:trebuchet ms;" >Creative and Complex Millwork: Antique Brackets on Historical School Building</span><br /><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" >Enduring Elements and Partner ACH Construction was contracted by the owner of this beautifully renovated school building. The high winds of Spring 08 had lifted the roof and it was revealed that these decorative 30" brackets were in need of replacement. 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float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwGFOTMyCrzgG0J1uiJD1eIt9RKkwMPVWySHptrztQHbrnnHxpYw8kP4OycapcsWZ6OmlTlOFbsLL4vLBjoLghChsc_POn-6yL_G2UtiNOuyFp_Y6ZmqNYEYUZn07rz6lGuXaF/s200/IMG_0498sm.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275919353258753634" border="0" /></a>Bruce Davidsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02180099038362456950noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35257453.post-91636406900611064852008-12-03T15:15:00.027-05:002008-12-04T06:51:49.260-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidutPypZOZ5s7jzOIEmCsZBcI9Y7NdYgpf79QxkqgEv5hir3wbh1sF8Jb7j_jxTd3irvBE45f4CtVLFoL1o2yn9xU6GmkyaBlrr8-quVJ9MOUhZCUUlGo9yMVYj0PdrASbjdut/s1600-h/IMG_0495.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidutPypZOZ5s7jzOIEmCsZBcI9Y7NdYgpf79QxkqgEv5hir3wbh1sF8Jb7j_jxTd3irvBE45f4CtVLFoL1o2yn9xU6GmkyaBlrr8-quVJ9MOUhZCUUlGo9yMVYj0PdrASbjdut/s200/IMG_0495.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275679912742934370" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 153);font-family:trebuchet ms;" >Bruce Davidson Teaches Acrylic Painting Classes at <a href="http://www.emersonumbrella.org/">Emerson Umbrella</a> in Concord MA</span><br /><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" >Students Excel in Short Time, Second 10 week Session Planned for beginning of January 2009. <a href="http://www.brucedavidsonart.com/contact.htm">interested?</a><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" >This has become my favorite night of the week. 8 students, mostly referred or recruited, all talented and extremely fun to be with. They support each other and check out the techniques, frustrations and</span><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" > advancements of the others. We started with some drawing instruction, composition, color planning, and then quickly into painting. Music, food, singing, getting lost in the zone, the two hours fly by.<br /><br />I am grateful to </span><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" >Jon Schmalenberger, Board of Directors Member, Custom Furniture Maker for referring me to</span><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" > </span><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" >Julia Meyerson, </span><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" >Education Director, Graphic Designer.<br /><br />See some art and artists below:</span><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a style="font-weight: bold;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUhH3eGBXyxFmcE8JIgcd5UMP0pDK6TfNbMvhXQ1nJjBZ50bXJNWvEm1853aq51TpsI2pOxYaZOAatYj9KN7PhafMZ_M5hVPBNSK87pYKFM7bd7AvTC1p9BZZgLGZPjjGAZngg/s1600-h/IMG_0493.JPG"><img style="margin: 10px 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUhH3eGBXyxFmcE8JIgcd5UMP0pDK6TfNbMvhXQ1nJjBZ50bXJNWvEm1853aq51TpsI2pOxYaZOAatYj9KN7PhafMZ_M5hVPBNSK87pYKFM7bd7AvTC1p9BZZgLGZPjjGAZngg/s200/IMG_0493.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275677021586090274" border="0" /></a><br /></div></div><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" ><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ7hYXrEVSYiAAKzsfRW65gbUcaICSSc0lehE6ujvCLOIuRcO3qn9HeaAbXBmeKF9trtqNDxj4YKqrwj2A5lxO26a9t2hovkGBw96_gwtKvkSHg1zqs1QIDypFicYu__5VQy2l/s1600-h/IMG_0299.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; 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float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj80xrHJ3wgi4u0YaJvNSyvB7GZdFtVBy8CA7FOMl0qIKZWVT0Y2FsjOVv6Nz3VrNAoFOrEgUCMZI31uCMCYXWjQDLTTXH2wXYzOMvcCqf-3BlXmjvI5-l0z_O23gJlwLA3-2Xf/s200/IMG_0497.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275680326999058018" border="0" /></a>Bruce Davidsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02180099038362456950noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35257453.post-19579908740599443192008-12-03T15:12:00.028-05:002008-12-05T00:54:22.372-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2ldpbARrDNkXq0FvZm-bMNSBuO0VeWqFCspECHzEeJSWlaRq9kkEZk0JymJ6IoSMPN2KEY1sucq0Fyf5qr-Bvkii6ezXcqgm4PhEZJd1tnTznozpXKZjcLOtp7i8mXIhgqmtK/s1600-h/CAC-flyer_ol.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 154px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2ldpbARrDNkXq0FvZm-bMNSBuO0VeWqFCspECHzEeJSWlaRq9kkEZk0JymJ6IoSMPN2KEY1sucq0Fyf5qr-Bvkii6ezXcqgm4PhEZJd1tnTznozpXKZjcLOtp7i8mXIhgqmtK/s200/CAC-flyer_ol.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275746397027934578" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 153);font-family:trebuchet ms;" >Enduring Elements and Partner's Create and Donate a Park for the People</span><br /><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" >People's Park Nears Phase 1 Completion<br /></span><br /><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">A Collaborative Creation on Private Land Donated for Public Use:<br /><br />A Place for people to meet, relax, get wired for </span></span><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">free and enjoy the Maynard gardens and skylines.</span><br />In 2007 I was offered an opportunity by Eloyse Healy a long time friend and vendor to improve use a portion of her commercial land in exchange for Enduring Elements’ Landscape Design/Build services. She had envisioned a permanent sign nearby a garden bed. She recently acquired a beautiful building and m</span><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" >oved her business <a href="http://www.cacdigital.com/">CAC Digital</a></span><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" > there. It is located at 42 Summer Street Maynard MA on a busy corner lot, steps from Maynard’s thriving downtown.<br /></span><br /><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" >I appreciated the offer and set about designing a little more than a garden bed.<br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ0cU9vKOa4V2ZPTHD6oY-IS3YWm6wdidmuUJgB6eyOKWvma2dH2oqru_OUfc7Cojb4PCIVsqUUabJtwJTvFbeYwKL-vRR2B0tM-vVxeMwhiUSyAXjKRzWhJMmqHz7nf1Whl5k/s1600-h/alex+louise+france+park.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 104px; height: 138px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ0cU9vKOa4V2ZPTHD6oY-IS3YWm6wdidmuUJgB6eyOKWvma2dH2oqru_OUfc7Cojb4PCIVsqUUabJtwJTvFbeYwKL-vRR2B0tM-vVxeMwhiUSyAXjKRzWhJMmqHz7nf1Whl5k/s200/alex+louise+france+park.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275704540243243778" border="0" /></a><br /><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" >Remembering a small sunken </span><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" >circular bench </span><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" >w</span><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" >here I spent a string of pleasant mornings while on a mural painting trip in the French village of Argeles-Sur-Mer </span><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" >I</span><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" > envisioned a large curved stone bench on a circular patio, built into a slope, surrounded by flowers and shrubs and dappled sun through shade trees. In Argeles this was the only spot outdoors I was able to find a wireless signal.</span><br /><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" ><br />I approached Eloyse with this expanded concept that included </span><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" >views of the Maynard Community Garden, the iconic Clocktower at the mill and some church steeples. </span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg40BugNhyETzxsFoxTA70rSx0rNCjYEm9eiBmIPnlBa8ECAYKBq6Li4cSn7UW13uZmWxmHeXNeUojeGT-yTq2ef07GkAc1yT5ZfZJOlE2aS8yvcXge8iabR4HBVGadnuCHO1Qg/s1600-h/designPeoplespark.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 154px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg40BugNhyETzxsFoxTA70rSx0rNCjYEm9eiBmIPnlBa8ECAYKBq6Li4cSn7UW13uZmWxmHeXNeUojeGT-yTq2ef07GkAc1yT5ZfZJOlE2aS8yvcXge8iabR4HBVGadnuCHO1Qg/s200/designPeoplespark.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275747881974107570" border="0" /></a><br /><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" ><br />In April of 2008 I drew the concept sketch, Eloyse loved it and offered to lease me the land. I wanted to create a space where</span><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" > the public could meet, relax, work on laptops (we are installing free wireless).</span><br /><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" ><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6qG57cVj1sGVAL28xFITqILeFgGrN3Cuzbrv9cbzRpd8hSXU3dy5eqwhRMgHC56_81uvVLyS9Kom3p4L5ctZJHL_XptQnVmZT1SnGeHYijM8feeAH3IvDINPnTd2ldj08568V/s1600-h/IMG-0149sm.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 180px; height: 136px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6qG57cVj1sGVAL28xFITqILeFgGrN3Cuzbrv9cbzRpd8hSXU3dy5eqwhRMgHC56_81uvVLyS9Kom3p4L5ctZJHL_XptQnVmZT1SnGeHYijM8feeAH3IvDINPnTd2ldj08568V/s200/IMG-0149sm.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275747220176758578" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimMUWHy3cItWMXXi7I1KH8f1TJFb_HcNaV60YfN-d0fGaqwzefiEF4mdelHlq90LKbCfp7Hr5rWDZZmayBmo6g7VAQWdgoZcCKJJLjB5yp5gAK5TMsRGVidIbuOU_jxUtEU1yI/s1600-h/Copy-of-IMG_0688.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 120px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimMUWHy3cItWMXXi7I1KH8f1TJFb_HcNaV60YfN-d0fGaqwzefiEF4mdelHlq90LKbCfp7Hr5rWDZZmayBmo6g7VAQWdgoZcCKJJLjB5yp5gAK5TMsRGVidIbuOU_jxUtEU1yI/s200/Copy-of-IMG_0688.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275752362868073298" border="0" /></a><br /><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" ><br /><br /><br /></span><br /><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" ><br /></span><br /><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" ><br />I would like to thank the following partners who dedicated time and resources to make this possible.</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUeuvPgXOY8ECU7W3q8_VNZDkhWsEmR0iTWyP0CTebc0H28Vx2dbwTwmAY3KyXLF0oB_hEmQBmnUlsXdK1uBIHx_xO0mjOn7rcroQWHLcMy9A8jv9Nrm1cjVjIEPD7d8UiHyGN/s1600-h/Copy-of-IMG_0208.jpg"></a><ul><li><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">CAC Digital</span>: Allowed us to create this permanent, enduring creation.</span></li><li style="font-weight: bold;"><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" >Enduring Elements Partners:</span></li><ul><li><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">EP Landscape</span>, the build division of Enduring Elements Landscape Design/Build created a sensational 22’ curved bench with back from New England Fieldstone and a bluestone patio, bordered with red City Hall Pavers brick.</span></li></ul><ul><li><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" ><a href="http://www.bayleaf-studio.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Bay Leaf Studios</span></a>, Maynard MA, </span><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" >Landscape Architect </span><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" >Lisa Bailey developed a planting plan which also included pruning of existing trees and some other stellar modifications and enhancements to my original plan.</span></li></ul><ul><li><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" ><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.thymeinthegarden.com/">Thyme in the Garden</a>, Maynard MA: Debby McNulty purchased and led her crew in the selection and planting of the beautiful garden bordering the bench and patio</span></li></ul><ul><li><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" ><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.laurelhilllandscape.com/">Laurel Hill Landscape</a><span style="font-weight: bold;">,</span> Grafton MA: Rob Nixon, </span><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" >veteran landscape professional</span><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" > and my long-time colleague, early supporter and mentor. He generously donated the rectangular bluestone. He also donated materials to a brain injury unit outdoor garden we created.</span></li><li><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">ACH Construction, Maynard MA:</span> Antonio Hippolito brought his excellent design sense, expertise and hands-on skill to the bench seats. We created three seven-foot curved templates and wood and pvc board forms to accept iron reinforced concrete.</span></li></ul></ul><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUeuvPgXOY8ECU7W3q8_VNZDkhWsEmR0iTWyP0CTebc0H28Vx2dbwTwmAY3KyXLF0oB_hEmQBmnUlsXdK1uBIHx_xO0mjOn7rcroQWHLcMy9A8jv9Nrm1cjVjIEPD7d8UiHyGN/s1600-h/Copy-of-IMG_0208.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUeuvPgXOY8ECU7W3q8_VNZDkhWsEmR0iTWyP0CTebc0H28Vx2dbwTwmAY3KyXLF0oB_hEmQBmnUlsXdK1uBIHx_xO0mjOn7rcroQWHLcMy9A8jv9Nrm1cjVjIEPD7d8UiHyGN/s200/Copy-of-IMG_0208.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275750638341430018" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKPQFHqaKBJsPEEo1JAceSjbQcULOXwmz8YpN7CnhChiv9KAgu_E81UAHxTeiepLFsttwP6W-eo6Ej_QIHavLVKsfr2tP7auLRWaEyrR5PT43aumRNgELjw1Q0bBm242rfRHYR/s1600-h/Copy-of-IMG_0210.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 118px; height: 158px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKPQFHqaKBJsPEEo1JAceSjbQcULOXwmz8YpN7CnhChiv9KAgu_E81UAHxTeiepLFsttwP6W-eo6Ej_QIHavLVKsfr2tP7auLRWaEyrR5PT43aumRNgELjw1Q0bBm242rfRHYR/s200/Copy-of-IMG_0210.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275750994458930594" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh35-u6BlVYP7hggikf3a1BCX4szdEdvhz264F-0bXH2fy6fQo7gtilGAnzR6aCS_EVHkt3Pyddf5us2p11OCyjrFgfD5-8p3tyNjY0nzHsuFbnyBwVTKEs_j6RS2SQEEI6OQPV/s1600-h/Copy-of-IMG_0224.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh35-u6BlVYP7hggikf3a1BCX4szdEdvhz264F-0bXH2fy6fQo7gtilGAnzR6aCS_EVHkt3Pyddf5us2p11OCyjrFgfD5-8p3tyNjY0nzHsuFbnyBwVTKEs_j6RS2SQEEI6OQPV/s200/Copy-of-IMG_0224.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275751151833565970" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPekDoNq2wv2tSgFfQZ3QmpauDHrW31MHySLJjq2rHAX4MGo8KKG3bKWNSN1_LNvyrCjS3mq-DVTw-d4mrqcsFlIqm7HmTPdkdNLWykHAb4bvDisVWS9hVoU1riDPtTjTFGB_y/s1600-h/Copy-of-IMG_0265.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 119px; height: 159px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPekDoNq2wv2tSgFfQZ3QmpauDHrW31MHySLJjq2rHAX4MGo8KKG3bKWNSN1_LNvyrCjS3mq-DVTw-d4mrqcsFlIqm7HmTPdkdNLWykHAb4bvDisVWS9hVoU1riDPtTjTFGB_y/s200/Copy-of-IMG_0265.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275751259176519778" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" >The Benches were </span><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" >concrete cast on site in custom forms containing </span><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" >reinforcing </span><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" >steel mesh. After troweling and before curing we had </span><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" >various people associated with the project and passers by imprint with boots and hands.I put leaves from the King Crimson Norway Maple that provides shade in the concrete. In addition, other vegetation collected from the site was pressed into service. After it dried I removed the leaves and we mortared the benches in place. I beveled the edges for a nice sitting surface.<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxHJG4U4F9ZS3ior51ZQO7Hx98oMJgKJ-e_IRdXIIxs5leTque4CVciAlbnKk3BAhEQw6RHd6kmmli7iknJtauXlPJTql25cjXz94k0am1Gi-DlwzsUaQVjzz6Ho4ug0SN1vNR/s1600-h/Copy-of-IMG_0283.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 164px; height: 140px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxHJG4U4F9ZS3ior51ZQO7Hx98oMJgKJ-e_IRdXIIxs5leTque4CVciAlbnKk3BAhEQw6RHd6kmmli7iknJtauXlPJTql25cjXz94k0am1Gi-DlwzsUaQVjzz6Ho4ug0SN1vNR/s200/Copy-of-IMG_0283.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275752129781370226" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Future</span></span><br /></div><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" >The highly anticipated Bike Trail is expected to run directly past the People’s Park.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" >The Free Wireless will be installed Spring 2009</span><br /><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" ><br />Will stain the benches in the Spring with colors reflecting the various color transitions of the Norway Maple.</span><br /><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" ><br />A water feature with sheet water cascading down surface of granite slab mounted on the granite block chimney.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" >Table(s) for people to use laptops and eat at. Designs in process: twisted bittersweet with bluestone tops?<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" >A sign permit application was denied by the Maynard Building Department<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" >An opening celebration.. stay tuned.<br /></span><br /><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" ><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic-2J_TOMSHuDwCl6_r1xjXGwnLr7iez7T_WSPOC3-gXunBDlcrWPWMXqodQYT1JlSrsbvJfA17SATHrVlN3XCXIrlEI27r7uWRTSD3_XhY6lPkNHyV5384DN9StkiZ1wiBrRE/s1600-h/Copy-of-IMG_0286.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 106px; height: 142px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic-2J_TOMSHuDwCl6_r1xjXGwnLr7iez7T_WSPOC3-gXunBDlcrWPWMXqodQYT1JlSrsbvJfA17SATHrVlN3XCXIrlEI27r7uWRTSD3_XhY6lPkNHyV5384DN9StkiZ1wiBrRE/s200/Copy-of-IMG_0286.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275752226889329874" border="0" /></a></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiva8kKe6_EE7WIcSzxKpxNyN85srYWOVifXsJrIx0Aq6jBXjwctwH8tBq4HVt9v8qExSIba60VP0sz5q4Z9DFTxF5di0VmIqrv1jalLj92Ak8vepWhwsESwOGwRo5U7nqoSsaM/s1600-h/IMG_0437sm.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; 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float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 245px; height: 183px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbty6L9Ci4ICASbu4no3nh84OUNIasKFXxKfPo5zc-rTqMH5g5esPhMwDMsVeFiH_ZQtTbbnkMwk69CjM49WYTZQ_FAVZ7anNwB5VfsRoLpfhjS2L9UNyS6UrJCoq7vD8VG13Z/s200/IMG_0060sm.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275760667924034274" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><ul><li><br /></li></ul>Bruce Davidsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02180099038362456950noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35257453.post-41883879588652377032008-09-24T22:59:00.013-04:002008-12-04T14:42:01.768-05:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrlt4M29I0YNV4IpWwH5tf27WEFyWmkoIZXuuXOBwrb6jUDUE4B-8f8H10zhab6SVmoEkk3491l3pxQ8KFYrhPwMG6nk0bjYtBtLrLQEKVJRdnL9u2pbs-MyEfxBcmtoEmg50_/s1600-h/IMG_0099.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrlt4M29I0YNV4IpWwH5tf27WEFyWmkoIZXuuXOBwrb6jUDUE4B-8f8H10zhab6SVmoEkk3491l3pxQ8KFYrhPwMG6nk0bjYtBtLrLQEKVJRdnL9u2pbs-MyEfxBcmtoEmg50_/s200/IMG_0099.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249798143323354994" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 153);font-family:trebuchet ms;" >Green Island Community Gardens and Urban Beautification Project Hits Goals</span><br /><span style=";font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;" >People Dug Deep for Green Island!<br /><br />Earlier this Summer I asked for help with a volunteer project I thought was very worthwhile. I was energized by a group of people rallying to improve an area of Worcester rich in history, traditions and pride.<br /><em><br />Thanks to all who contributed to the Green Island Gardens Youth Employment and Urban Beautification Program </em><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuHI0_XpsEL_xB0A28_N8EK-eCDX7NV2CmF_M7vclQdmLKtzLxWNYcJr_JlhPDFkP3tpt8j5hcuZJJNIy8b6RRiJ9bPQFnzaYHsaGjqKRJHhFov_kkQcoeR8WBUgRv6yMp-suq/s1600-h/IMG_0097.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuHI0_XpsEL_xB0A28_N8EK-eCDX7NV2CmF_M7vclQdmLKtzLxWNYcJr_JlhPDFkP3tpt8j5hcuZJJNIy8b6RRiJ9bPQFnzaYHsaGjqKRJHhFov_kkQcoeR8WBUgRv6yMp-suq/s200/IMG_0097.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249799002103598242" border="0" /></a><br />You helped us reach our Goals:<br />• Increased business in a vibrant<span style="font-size:85%;"> community of local m</span>erchants who suffer from the run-down look of the neighborhood<br /><br />• Increased the community’s pride in where they live<br /><br />In addition to the benefits of the projects themselves, employing underprivileged neighborhood youth to carry out the program acheived the following:<br /><br />• Brought employment skills and training to youth who may otherwise be left out of the job market.<br /><br />• Increased a sense of community ownership over the gardens.<br /><br />• Informed youth on topics of environmental justice that directly impact their lives, such as food security, climate change, and soil degradation.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkm72-yPl7qVwfmqAuQKse5dRMqo6CSUcyb1NVplaauSuah80SwI1xj5htgW-bwpfmXGnRiDVlNN79HGV-bzkjJqvCLYngXjaMBKkAhaN6o2H0e7TD5QzSYRVzRIk0hmHEuvjA/s1600-h/IMG_0113.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkm72-yPl7qVwfmqAuQKse5dRMqo6CSUcyb1NVplaauSuah80SwI1xj5htgW-bwpfmXGnRiDVlNN79HGV-bzkjJqvCLYngXjaMBKkAhaN6o2H0e7TD5QzSYRVzRIk0hmHEuvjA/s320/IMG_0113.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249796933456742594" border="0" /></a><br /><br />To help continue this good energy and results you can <a href="http://partners.guidestar.org/controller/searchResults.gs?action_gsReport=1&partner=cfpma&ein=04-2453851">donate money here </a></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijcS1QZX_23AP6S8wX0Af3TBQfTsfADVMpH6yPNORY8g-6Kvx8UPDGJcEyp6UWLWRD9PeWFVpzr04zMy0p-lqfke51eB1wUp13OV2Tnoc1_GEUlsXnh6a_aqZqTs7KprjMJYtd/s1600-h/IMG_0074.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijcS1QZX_23AP6S8wX0Af3TBQfTsfADVMpH6yPNORY8g-6Kvx8UPDGJcEyp6UWLWRD9PeWFVpzr04zMy0p-lqfke51eB1wUp13OV2Tnoc1_GEUlsXnh6a_aqZqTs7KprjMJYtd/s200/IMG_0074.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249798134341441714" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Featured Project</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">For GREEN ISLAND we:</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">• designed and made a prototype planter from a precast concrete septic riser. I worked with the youths to make 14 more</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">• designed a logo and made the flyer that helped Pernet market the planters and youth maintenance services to the local merchants</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">• designed the community garden and coordinated delivery of donated items.</span></span>Bruce Davidsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02180099038362456950noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35257453.post-74282897625242772462008-07-21T21:49:00.000-04:002008-07-21T21:49:59.136-04:00The Center for Touch Drawing...Resources for Creative Awakening<a href="http://touchdrawing.com/">The Center for Touch Drawing...Resources for Creative Awakening</a><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#ffff99;">The Center for Touch Drawing</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;">link from Leland Kaiser</span>Bruce Davidsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02180099038362456950noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35257453.post-89665282249381966392008-05-27T22:49:00.002-04:002008-05-27T22:51:37.064-04:00<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#ffff99;">Green Island Planters: The Flyer</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;">Lizzy Fox and I are working on this to market the beautification and Youth Jobs program</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ35Ei2voyd9sgaJ127ItSfXunXkVj97lU0c5d8hT5KzUxwTZlbTc7WTdfsRQ-Zn_lDn2FWPLjMS8eJTNQwUg6QCiE0O4epCpF_qOTCneycVyp2eLORgGtDbpaPRJSPqSABlv6/s1600-h/Green_Island_Brochure.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ35Ei2voyd9sgaJ127ItSfXunXkVj97lU0c5d8hT5KzUxwTZlbTc7WTdfsRQ-Zn_lDn2FWPLjMS8eJTNQwUg6QCiE0O4epCpF_qOTCneycVyp2eLORgGtDbpaPRJSPqSABlv6/s400/Green_Island_Brochure.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5205255882188937858" /></a>Bruce Davidsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02180099038362456950noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35257453.post-27180721261236116782008-05-27T22:08:00.002-04:002008-05-27T22:42:59.343-04:00<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#ffff99;">Want to Sweat and Smile?</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;"> Build a Community Garden Day 6/21/08 8am-3pm. Kick-off event during which we will raise the Green Ilsand Garden beds. Food, A Band and more... Contact <a href="mailto:lfox@pernetfamilyhealth.org">Lizzy Fox</a> of Pernet Family Health Service to help out.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivs2aDueE5HCnWg00LCJP3TUf4aLjl6_W48FD360H6jJg9iiotiXARb2Z4gykc0yVKcpAxLsBaJPFUj8SleFe_eYDJwULz_gD5ko6_S6P7Q376DAC3Tur2t_CeXSW-i5mimumy/s1600-h/Green-Island-Community-Gard.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivs2aDueE5HCnWg00LCJP3TUf4aLjl6_W48FD360H6jJg9iiotiXARb2Z4gykc0yVKcpAxLsBaJPFUj8SleFe_eYDJwULz_gD5ko6_S6P7Q376DAC3Tur2t_CeXSW-i5mimumy/s400/Green-Island-Community-Gard.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5205253597266336370" /></a>Bruce Davidsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02180099038362456950noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35257453.post-2444015558140482512008-05-27T20:03:00.004-04:002008-05-27T20:51:27.938-04:00<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#ffff99;">Green Ilsand Community Gardens and Planters</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;">DONATIONS WISH LIST</span><br /><a href="http://www.enduringelements.com/contact.htm" target="_blank" >contact me here</a> if you have any of these items please<br /><br /><a href="http://enduringelements.blogspot.com/2008/05/green-island-gardens-youth-employment.html">Go Here for the Background Story</a><br /><br />The Donations Wish List<br />(Quantity) Material<br />(120 linear feet) of fence posts-4”X4”Lumber (fence posts)<br />(364 linear feet) 2”x 4” Lumber (fence rails)<br />(81) 8’ 6’X6” Timbers (garden beds)<br />(216 linear feet) ½” rebar<br />Spikes<br />Nails<br />Screws<br />Plants (flowers and vegetables- must already be seeded)<br />(5 cans) Green Spray Paint<br />(3 gallons) Behr Concrete Stain (can be bought at Home Depot)<br />Soil Inputs (details TBA)<br /><br />Tools Wish List<br />(Quantity) Tool<br />(1) Hose<br />(2) Hose Wand<br />(3) Watering Can<br />(2) Watering Can (that can reach hanging plants)<br />(7)Gardening Gloves<br />(7) Safety Glasses<br />(1) Line Level<br />(15) Sponge Brushes<br />(7) Hand Clippers<br />(5) File<br />(1) Level<br />(1) Line Level<br />(10) Shovel<br />(10) Rake<br />(10) Hoe<br />(10) Trowel<br />(7) Bucket<br />(3) Measuring Tape<br />(10) Hammer<br />(2) Square<br />(1) Hack Saw<br />(1) Gardening Cart<br /><br />Vegetable Wish List<br />Tomatoes<br />Green Beans<br />Yellow Beans<br />Purple Beans<br />Swiss Chard<br />Radishes<br />Carrots<br />Beets<br />Summer Squash<br />Butternut Squash<br />Zucchini<br />Cucumbers<br />Broccoli<br />Brussel Sprouts<br />Bell Peppers<br />Hot Peppers<br />Parsley<br />Basil<br />Oregano<br />Thyme<br />Tarragon<br />Lettuce (various kinds)<br />Mini Watermelons<br />Flowers—any flower species that would form symbiotic relationship with different veggies<br />Flowers and mini evergreens for container gardens (several varieties so we can give options to store owners)<a href="http://enduringelements.blogspot.com/2008/05/green-island-gardens-youth-employment.html"></a>Bruce Davidsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02180099038362456950noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35257453.post-75194685992880481282008-05-27T19:54:00.006-04:002008-05-27T20:02:22.792-04:00<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#ffff99;">Green Island Planters</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;">Before and After</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsRzgRW39WYI35LnaYlwLURxRla12x4Yzn42g76OhX-L6WLX7r7DBcGc5aGKv5l8Sf9zg7do74mjBJCaFkXx3yLeD0mBJXwkybAULjq-2Y4rUJarq5bhxRlA8EDwB8M9Kp9ndO/s1600-h/DSCN1983_before.jpg"><img style="float:center; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXpgtN6bl9Uv_WxgXVv1gWQHPZB0eAuzJu8w47qrmVhT6wzzYJxv6ehX9AdQPBfZSSZY83aC-kfoel41Bun-LJZWrqRohnvUtSGx3kz3q0RpFj07liHPiQ4U_qRlfxNWQPSQP4/s400/green-ilsand-logo6_OL.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5205203006846556722" /></a>Bruce Davidsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02180099038362456950noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35257453.post-25093521790980729392008-05-27T07:10:00.001-04:002008-05-27T07:12:03.651-04:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2w2-pxTNkYwpl1Ew2fWdHNhaozhGptwpBRl7-9X7fMzhyphenhyphen2YvKUTL9ZR2kyQZmV-MyjxaioX2gPNvhHt-55UgcTqdwWv39MzSae1A20DtK2NC71m-Bb19QEobj-u7bGcQPkBL0/s1600-h/green-ilsand-logo4_ol.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2w2-pxTNkYwpl1Ew2fWdHNhaozhGptwpBRl7-9X7fMzhyphenhyphen2YvKUTL9ZR2kyQZmV-MyjxaioX2gPNvhHt-55UgcTqdwWv39MzSae1A20DtK2NC71m-Bb19QEobj-u7bGcQPkBL0/s400/green-ilsand-logo4_ol.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5205013796357298706" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#ffff99;">Green Island Gardens, Pernet Family Health Services logo</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;">Latest version</span>Bruce Davidsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02180099038362456950noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35257453.post-74328285141458313512008-05-23T11:42:00.002-04:002008-05-23T11:45:25.870-04:00<div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;color:#ffff99;">Green Island Logo Development</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;">Feedback welcome</span></div><br /><div></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLwDE5ZRCM7GicThJYjQcGhlXfQMXy65nmCajS4U-GFhgrVFoLN_QFQqNgRryZN5gcks0gzwjXIGUK_erS3z-ePLgRsSyiwnfbzYURLqyP57k_GtxIS5R3Fy-CZiVHw2rNUJKx/s1600-h/3up_green_island_logos.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5203599626835483138" style="DISPLAY: block; 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