At Bedlam Farm, we are up to our neck in the goddess thing. Maria is the chief goddess around here, but she has assembled a court of goddesses – artists, cats, dogs, donkeys, chickens, for her art show. The last Bedlam Farm Pig Barn Art Gallery Show is being held June 23-24 on the farm, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days – and we are closing on the new place in July. The show will feature a number of artists and goddesses in their right (you can check them out at Maria’s website. I am sorry, but I have more e-mail than I can read now and I just can’t answer individual questions about the show).

I am offering about a dozen photos (including the one above) on the goddess theme. Maria has selected the photos, and I think she picked some good ones. We will be selling them matted, not framed, for around $90. Just can’t make them well for less than that, and photography is not an inexpensive hobby, as many of you know. I love the goddess idea. It works around here, and Maria has focused this show in her own inimitable way. Great art, fiberworks, pottery.  I hope Red,  the new dog bill be here, and some sheep too, along with Simon, Lulu, Fanny and the hens, who are growing fond of people. Lenore and Frieda will be here also.

If any you reading this are coming, some notes: We can’t offer restroom facilities or food – they are available at Gardenworks, just down the road. Please don’t throw balls for Lenore – she will tire out very quickly if that happens all day and end up limping, as she did last time – and I’d also ask that people not stick your fingers in the fence at Frieda, as several people did for reasons that escape me. No fingers were left behind, but let’s not push it. Check Maria’s site for instructions, directions, details. Thanks. It should be a great weekend, and an emotional one for us, I have to admit. I expected to end my days on the farm. Life happens, and I will happen with it.

Also, Maria is conducting a free notecard giveaway on her site. All you have to do is post a message, and one winner will be chosen on Friday. She’s has more than 500 submissions on the first contests. I think she’ll top that this week.