hi folks,

above is a detail from an oil painting I am working on right now.

the photo below is a color-adjusted photo of my latest work in granite. both these pictures feature scenes from the mycelium's opera.

the dogs on trucks experimental robot is code Red today, for the dangerous situation in the gulf area of the US. Hurricane Rita is a monster storm, said to be the third most powerful in history.

new & upcoming content in the loop includes information on an intriguing new web surfing tool called a preference engine. also idec.org will be in the spotlight soon.

have a good day.

--suzy

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- a press release from ideapark.org -

traces is a gallery and reading room in floyd, virginia which exhibits reading materials and artifacts related to sustainability and the human footprint.

the current exhibit at traces includes photography, stone sculpture, ink-paintings, rock samples, books, and objects from farms. artists include David Franusich, M. Koike, Mack Whatley, and Suzy Nees.