Photo #180/365: Wooden Face

I had dinner with my friend, Chris Arvizu, on Thursday evening. I have known Chris since I started teaching at Phillips 21 years ago. She was a first grade teacher then, and we taught together for several years. She has since retired and moved on to other things. She has always had a wide variety of interests. She is now a massage therapist. She also, and has always been, an artist. She is a wood carver, and she has created some marvelous things. This little wooden face is just one of great things she has created for her massage room.

Photo #169: The Woodchip Shop

I visited Chris and her friend, P.J. at her home at the Woodchip Shop. This carved bear is out in front of the shop. Not only do they have this woodcarving business, but P.J. and her husband also do Sheltie rescue. Their house is filled with the most delightful array of dogs, mostly Shelties. These dogs are all very happy now, but most have had very difficult lives. Some are on their way to new homes in other states. It is a great thing that they are doing.

We had a great dinner at the Chicago Speakeasy. I hadn't been there in a long time, but they still have a great salad bar.