Artist Karen Heenan sent up a box filled with her new Find-Your-Tribe dolls, which she is selling at our Open House this weekend. The vibes get better and better all the time, we will have art, belly dancing, spinning, great weather, fall foliage, sheep shearing, sheep herding, poetry reading, talks, dog and donkey love.

The dolls have stories to tell: There’s a “strong” doll, a “resist” doll, “peace” and “rise up” and “persist” dolls.

The art show is central to our Open House weekend,  a celebration of art in rural life and of Maria’s popular fiber works.

Affordable and original art from rural artists from our area and different parts of the country. The dolls cost $30 a piece and will be sold at the Open House. Mindful of those who can’t come, some will be available to people who e-mail Maria at [email protected], the price would include shipping.

I might get one for Robin, I’m thinking the “persist” tribe doll. If you wish to resist one of these dollars or order one, [email protected].

The Open House runs this Saturday and Sunday. Great forecasts, the leaves are beginning to turn, we hope to be an antidote to the awful and sad news. The Open House is free, donations to defray expenses are accepted. Saturday and Sunday, 11 to 4 p.m.

Belly dancers will be here, the RISSE refugees, a sheep shearer, and some of the Mansion residents. Gus will join Red and Fate for our sheep herding demonstrations. Purists and snobs, bring your medication.