Weekly update: an exhibit, golf, and quilting progress

Way back in May Sue and I talked about meeting at the College of DuPage to see the Hokusai exhibit.  We made it on Thursday -- just in time since it closes  September 21.  

I took a one-semester Japanese history course in high school and it's remarkable what I remember (Ukiyo-e, the Floating World) despite all that I have forgotten. 

Like the Mona Lisa,  Hokusai's The Wave is a lot smaller in person than its reputation.

There were prints by Hokusai's contemporaries.  The exhibit comes from an Italian museum based on the collection of Edoardo Chiossone, an Italian printmaker and engraver who went to Japan in 1874 to provide technical advice.  (Among other accomplishments he designed Japanese banknotes.)  

Sue and I enjoyed lunch afterwards. It was so nice to see her again.

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Friday's weather was perfect for 25th Annual Jack McElmurry/Jake Zappa Memorial Golf Tournament.   We had a full complement of 144 golfers and everyone was in great spirits. 

(Jack was a charter member of the club and began the golf fundraiser in 2001. He passed away in 2003 and the event was named for him.  Jake was his grandson. He served as club president and golf chair but he died tragically (a freak accident) in April, 2024.)   

I'm a major sponsor  and this year there were two foursomes from the library (with their golfing friends).   They gave me a bouquet to thank me.  

Stevens was remembered, too.

The golf tournament proceeds fund $14,000 in scholarships to Zion-Benton Township High School students, awards to outstanding 8th grade graduates, and other local projects in addition to supporting Rotary International initiatives.  

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In the studio:   the wedge quilt is finished! 

It's 67 x 83.   8-1/2 yards in all.

The remaining wedges are becoming placemats for my long-term project. 

I have finished the September round robin. CB is making a blue-and-white quilt to donate during Child Abuse Prevention Month next April.  Because the design is a surprise I will only show the V blocks I added. 

Another busy week ahead.  I haven't had a good walk (except on the golf course) and need to get back on the trail.

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