Happy and Not So Happy Accidents
Fall has arrived here in New England. The leaves are starting to change, the air is thinking about getting cooler. I am not unique in that the fall is my favorite season. It was the only thing I missed about the east coast when I lived in LA.
We welcomed in the fall with a little adventure to the new Winnie the Pooh exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. Fun fact! Teachers get in free. Another fun fact? You can use your Boston library card to get a discounted ticket. So when a friend came to visit we headed right there!
The exhibit, which requires timed tickets for entry, showcases a lot of early works of A.A. Milne. You learn the story about how he created the world of the Hundred Acre Woods. Walls are filled with original transcripts, illustrations, and photographs. On display are also the spin offs of the original story, including the popularized Disney version.
We loved the use of space, text, and media in this exhibit. There were quotes hanging from the ceiling, hung on the walls, and even moving on the floor! Every corner boasted a place to learn about Winnie the Pooh and also for kids to get cozy. Carpets held baskets of books to read, there were bells to ring, and stairs and bridges.
A.A. Milne gave his son, Christopher Robin Milne, toys that included a bear, donkey, tiger, kangaroo, owl, and pig. After his son took off with the toys to play all day, he came home and told his dad all about their adventures. Milne took the stories his son told him and wrote them down, creating the beloved classic collection of stories. No wonder the voice sounds so perfectly child like!
After learning this I thought, well, goddammit, I need to write a story!
So that's my mission - get my books going! Recently I dunked my phone in the bubble bath I was taking so I might have just a bit more time on my hands. At least I hope I use this accident to get focused!
If you are in the Boston area, head on over to the MFA and check out this amazing exhibit!
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We have been visiting all the FogxFLO exhibits throughout Boston. Check them out before they go away at the end of the month! |
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Knit up this slouchy baby hat for Oscar. Cool weather is here! |
We welcomed in the fall with a little adventure to the new Winnie the Pooh exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. Fun fact! Teachers get in free. Another fun fact? You can use your Boston library card to get a discounted ticket. So when a friend came to visit we headed right there!
The exhibit, which requires timed tickets for entry, showcases a lot of early works of A.A. Milne. You learn the story about how he created the world of the Hundred Acre Woods. Walls are filled with original transcripts, illustrations, and photographs. On display are also the spin offs of the original story, including the popularized Disney version.
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Map of the Hundred Acre Wood |
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Throughout the exhibit, signs were posted lower to the ground. These were clearly meant for younger visitors. What a great idea! |
We loved the use of space, text, and media in this exhibit. There were quotes hanging from the ceiling, hung on the walls, and even moving on the floor! Every corner boasted a place to learn about Winnie the Pooh and also for kids to get cozy. Carpets held baskets of books to read, there were bells to ring, and stairs and bridges.
A.A. Milne gave his son, Christopher Robin Milne, toys that included a bear, donkey, tiger, kangaroo, owl, and pig. After his son took off with the toys to play all day, he came home and told his dad all about their adventures. Milne took the stories his son told him and wrote them down, creating the beloved classic collection of stories. No wonder the voice sounds so perfectly child like!
After learning this I thought, well, goddammit, I need to write a story!
So that's my mission - get my books going! Recently I dunked my phone in the bubble bath I was taking so I might have just a bit more time on my hands. At least I hope I use this accident to get focused!
If you are in the Boston area, head on over to the MFA and check out this amazing exhibit!
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