Our First Real Arts and Crafts Show

Trinity Monastery Festival of the Arts was a disappointing show, in the sense that we sold barely enough to cover our expenses getting there.

Of course, there were positives.  We slept in Augustina, our van, in the driveway of Cougina's friends, Jim and Debbie. Cougina doesn't call many people "friend," so it was interesting to meet two people who had earned that title in the period immediately following his wife's death (a time when he was far more difficult to get along with than he is now, if you can imagine that, and drinking way more). Jim, an authentic Christian, was able to discuss his religious views, while allowing Cougina his paganism (although he worries for Cougina's soul).

The highlight of the show was musical entertainment. We got photos of one of the bands, who played Hawaiian music. It had been raining all day, meaning hardly any visitors or sales, and there were only a handful of people in front of the stage. The band members, particularly the keyboard player, were so happy, everyone cheered up. I wish that I knew the name of the band.

After a few songs, the dancers came out...



Followed by the children...



Followed by men recruited from the audience...

PS This is what Aggie's pristine kitchen looks like the morning after a heavy day of ritual...

THINK GREEN
BLESSED BE
COUGINA & AGGIE