Lefty Smudges – Page 4 – Allyson Proulx

Gratitude begins…

I wrote this as a Facebook post two days ago, but wanted to share it here with you as well. I am in Bayfield now, and writing this using the library’s internet connection. I went for a walk this morning and am looking forward to exploring a little more each day. I’ll post pictures soon!

Written, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015

Tomorrow morning I set out for Bayfield, to a tiny little cottage in the woods. This cottage is one room (with a bathroom off the back), and has no internet (I’m so excited). I will be using the Library’s internet connection to post pictures while I am away, so I may only post ‘365 Days’ postcards every few days or so (if you are following the postcard series I hope you read this, because I care that you know what’s up!). I will not have my set up for lighting either, so their presentation may also be a little off.

Tonight, I am packing up the last of my things with a very thankful heart. I am thankful for the support I have received as of late, and from whom it has arrived. I am thankful that projects like this strike a cord in people, allowing artists such as myself to dream. I am thankful for little towns like Bayfield, that quiet right down in their off season, and let nature take centre stage. I am thankful that I get to give of myself for the next 34 days, in both mind and body…and in thanks.

I’ll be in touch soon,
Smudge

Manifesto

There is a company in this town that is growing, and moving, and rebranding. This company is full of heart, and so to mark the occasion, they hired a poet to work with their staff in creating a manifesto – one they could all stand behind, going forward. And then (there’s more), to show their appreciation to those that wrote it, they hired me to hand write it, in a card to hold it.

I wish the best of luck to Ellipsis, and Engine Seven Four as they move forward…I am honoured to be part of the celebrations.

Welcome, CBC Listeners

Hello Pals,

I just had a lovely chat with Wei Chen from CBCRadio’s Ontario Morning, and thought that there might be a few listeners heading over here to check things out. Let me help you by posting some recent articles that have been written about me, and the work I am doing.

http://news.nationalpost.com/2015/01/30/the-language-of-love-for-professional-letter-writer-allyson-proulx-its-all-about-human-connection/

http://www.thelondoner.ca/2015/02/03/the-art-of-the-love-letter

http://londonyodeller.ca/london/put-cell-phone-pick-pen/#more-3369

Writing (love) letters is a personal and delicate business, and with a little bit of heart, it can be transformative. I know, it’s changed me.

Until we meet again,

Lefty Smudges