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So here I am in beautiful Stockbridge/Lenox, MA at a delightful B&B -- the Inn at Stockbridge, where we stayed 4.5 yrs ago last time we were here.

Leaving was rather chaotic but I remembered to bring my phone charger, my card reader, and my batteries.  What did I forget? My power cord for the computer.  So I am on battery power and having to write fast.  Probably won't be able to post till I get home on Friday.

We went to our beloved MASS MOCA today in North Adams.

 Marty was happy because the upside down trees were still there, outside the museum.

And I was happy at the grit and reminders of what this place once was: a textile mill.  Ladies' room in the basement still had the original signs and troughs for washing hands.

I never get tired of photographing these things. This door in an upstairs gallery is my favorite.

Now here's a quaint object: it actually works - unlike the rare ones you see in NY City.  Pretty soon, a relic. or maybe already one.

As usual, weird exhibits - and one of huge birds that I couldn't even go near because I was scared to death - you know how I feel about birds.Even dead ones or facsimiles. EEEEEEEEEK.

There was one interesting exhibit about materials.  One light shines on all these cables: fat fishing lines. If you move to the other side, the light moves and it's very interesting.  Below it, another cool installation. Love the shadow on the floor.

Best was the huge Sol LeWitt permanent installation of wall art.  I can't even begin to show how amazing it was - but it will be there for the next 25 years (I think) so if you can go see it, do. This is just a smattering.

A whole wall in shades of gray.

After MASS MOCA we drove over to Williamstown to see the exhibit Picasso sees Degas (i.e. - Picasso steals from Degas).
I almost got put in jail taking a picture; the Clark Museum lets you take pics of all their permanent collection but not the special exhibits.  Go figure.  I have finally come to terms with the fact that for the most part, I don't care for Picasso.
There are some exceptions, but generally speaking, this icon is not one of mine. Nonetheless, an interesting exhibit.

Back in Lenox, we wandered the streets and I bought the book my friend Rachel recommended: The Elegance of the Hedgehog.  I knew I'd need something to read and I was happy to pay full price and support this wonderful independent bookstore.  We had a delicious dinner and then I stumbled on THIS:

The holes are almost round!! I plan to go back tomorrow morning and do my routine with the workmen. In the meantime, my computer is down to 49% of the battery and fading fast, so I am going to say goodnight - read my book, and probably not post till we get home on Friday.

It is very depressing that nobody is reading my blog these days - but OTOH - there has been nothing to read. Hopefully, this vacation will do the trick.  Oops - 48% - thank goodness for my iPhone - even though its battery dies every five minutes.  But at least I have my charger with me...
R.