today marks, literally,
making the first mark
in a new journal
finished exactly a year ago
at Backyard Art Camp

the old journal
swollen with--
observations
to-do lists
calendars
paintings
musings
collages

the new journal’s
blank pages
await
marks
& fullness

Backyard Art Camp takes place in just a few weeks
under a tent in the backyard of writer artist bookmaker
Suzi Banks Baum.  There are two sessions
and each has just one spot left.  

I can’t wait to make past paper and then
construct a new Coptic stitch book.  We make
other types of books as well.  Message her 
HERE for info if you are interested.