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Sue Edwards' Art News: Notes from a Former Librarian, October 2025
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Live happily, you're worth it. Collaborations Rooted in Trees and Books Fine woodworker Mark Whitcomb and I are creating a Coat Tree with Nuthatches — a functional sculpture that celebrates both craftsmanship and nature. And master bookbinder and conservator, Carolina Veenstra and I will be creating a handmade book that unfolds every which way to reveal a growing tree. Stay tuned as these collaborations take shape. The Language of Earth and Light Two new words came into my life this year that aptly describe some things I love: Petrichor – the pleasant, earthy smell after rain falls on dry ground. Komorebi – sunlight filtering through the leaves of trees, and the feeling it stirs. For me, that feeling is awe. These words speak to the way we can connect to the natural world but don’t always name. Speaking of Nature This month, I’d like to draw your attention to two special speakers who invite us to reconnect with nature through science and with reverence for our planet and her beings. I hope you’ll join me at these events! “The Positive Impact of Nature on the Brain” As the keynote speaker for the Nashua River Watershed Association’s Annual Meeting, Masino will discuss how time in nature can improve brain function, reduce stress, and restore well-being. Reservations required by November 2. Ticket pricing is “pay as you can.” Suggested donation is $25 per person. “The Public Value of Pepperell’s Forests & Shade Trees” Renowned climate scientist and Tufts Professor Emeritus, Dr. Moomaw will share why local forests and urban trees are essential to climate resilience and community health. Free and open to the general public, and live-streamed via Zoom: register here to watch online. The event is sponsored by the Pepperell Climate Change Committee and co-sponsored by the Nashoba Conservation Trust, the Squan-a-tissit Chapter of Trout Unlimited, and the Nashua River Watershed Association. For more information, email climate@town.pepperell.ma.us Connecting Please keep in touch! E-Mail: susanadeleedwards@gmail.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanaedwards/ Also, feel free to forward this email to anyone you think might like it. Thanks for reading! All the best, If you like this email, please tell your friends to subscribe to this irregular publication :-) |
Susan Adele Edwards
I am an artist and documentarian working in pencil, pastel, and film to convey my love of people and the planet. Please subscribe to my irregular email.
Live happily, you're worth it. The Public Value of Pepperell's Forest and Shade Trees Hello there! William “Bill” Moomaw, PhD It's been a few years since I reached out to you (since the CounterAct Climate Change webinar series ended). But given your interest in the climate change issue I wanted to take this opportunity to let you know that esteemed climate scientist William Moomaw, PhD will be presenting on “The Public Value of Pepperell's Forest and Shade Trees.” Moomaw is Professor...
Live happily, you're worth it. Spotlighting Stories That Inspire In the early stages of making his film, Bob Nesson met with me and poet/writer Charles Coe, who teaches poetry in various settings, including prisons. Part of my creative life has been devoted to spotlighting people who follow their passion for the natural world or social change. I’ve done this through documentary films, illustrations, and collaborations with people from all walks of life. Today I'd like to highlight John Walsh,...
Live happily, you're worth it. Rivers of Inspiration Looking toward the Missouri River from a truss bridge over Charette Creek in Marthasville, Missouri on a bicycle adventure on the 240-mile long Katy Trail. A painting study by Susan Edwards. June is National Rivers Month, a time to celebrate the waterways that sustain life and connect us to the natural world. It’s the perfect season to enjoy a river, whether by hiking, paddling, birding, or making art along its banks. I’m lucky to live near...