January 2012
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A wonderful Oregon landscape
The new art direction of the office is to have a static art display rather than a dynamic display that changes every other month. After more than 10 years of featuring two new artists every other month, I have decided to suspend the art shows and focus on a single artist. The work of Katsu Shibata, East Meets West Photography, is the featured art currently up in the main area of the office and it is a pleasure to be able to share.
“My art is all about absorbing myself into an activity.
I enjoy watching nature; changing constantly, never duplicates;
Light, color, subjects – They are all essential elements for the drama. When I encounter the perfect moment,
I am touched; I want to capture that scene.
I am absorbed in the process
- the wonderful space that one can be in.”
Katsu Shibata
Katsu paying meticulous attention to the detail of hanging his photographs
Bob Keefer of the Register Guard in the Fall of 2011 had this to say of the show Katsu had at the Hult Center Jacobs Gallery, “In the end, Shibata has taken a technical weakness of digital photography — its easy tendency toward brittleness — and turned it to artistic advantage.”
The Oregon Coast
Balance
Katsuyuki Shibata
East Meets West Photography
541-868-5571
Email Me
http://www.EastMeetsWest.smugmug.com
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I want that one!!
Does America really run on Dunkin?? On a recent trip to Boston I got to find out and I have to answer YES, America really does run on Dunkin, Especially when you order the size that I got in the picture.
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January 2012
Authentica Artisan Wine Underground
It is easy to be inspired by quality in service and product when it is provided by people who are passionate about what they do. I always find inspiration to excel in my profession by experiencing excellence in others, and you often don’t have to travel far for that experience. Authentica Artisan Wine Underground here in Eugene is one such place.
“Authentica Wines in Eugene is a fresh approach to buying wine created to serve wine consumers who value “honest wine”, and who reject the sea of mass produced, generic wines that crowd the market today. They focus exclusively on small production, artisan crafted wines from around the world, especially hard to find Oregon Pinot Noir and other highly regarded Northwest wines.”
Wine Class Pinot Noirs
“Authentica Wines is the creation of Steven J. Baker. Throughout his long experience in the wine business Steve has tasted thousands of wines and traveled to many of the world’s great wine regions. He has contributed articles to local and regional wine publications and shared the intricacies and pleasures of wine with thousands of students in his Introduction to Wine Appreciation classes. Steve’s intense interest, unbridled enthusiasm and advocacy of authentic wines is a result of this wide experience and the inspiration for Authentica Artisan Wine Underground.”
Wine Class Rieslings
I highly recommend the Introduction to Wine Appreciation Class as an opportunity to experience the unique quality, service and expertise that is offered by Steven J. Baker and Authenitca Artisan Wine Underground. The four classes offered over four nights/weeks is done in the small and comfortable space of the shop and provides a great opportunity to taste some outstanding wines and learn what are the some of the basic qualities that make it an outstanding wine. Not to give away any of the secrets of what makes a wine truly outstanding, but I will offer the clue that it has something to do with the company in which you share the wine.
Wine Class Italian Reds
Nebbiolo, one of the 5 noble varietals
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I would be curious to hear the different stories about the tooth fairy from parents, what was their experiences and traditions and what are they doing for their children. This recent story in the New York Times is an interesting point to start the discussion.
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Featured Art and Presentation
The new year will see a new look in the office, an opportunity to feature some of the art in the office that had previously just blended into the background and had lost some of its sense of being special. Although the effect of a change in appearance may seem minor, it has a big effect on creating a more positive and healthy attitude with staff and patients without making a special or deliberate effort. That is the effect of art and the benefit of healing art, that satisfaction with the office/clinic environment is an important part of service quality.
The featured art is on the back wall of the front desk/patient check in area. It has a signed print by R.C. Gorman, Navajo Gallery, “Navajo Dawn”, (the story of the print could fill up 10 pages so I will save that for another time or share the story if asked in the clinic), an amazing bronze piece, “Silent Prayer” by Jan Jackson, enrolled member of the Klamath Tribes of Oregon, and a cast glass “spirit vessel” by Sharon Gilbert of Talisman Glass. The art compliments each other and fits in well with the esthetic and design of the office.
It gives me great pleasure to be able to share this with my patients and staff, and to have it be a part of our continuing effort to improve the service and experience of patient care in my dental practice.
Wishing you wellness and happiness in 2012.
R.C. Gorman "Navajo Dawn"
"Spirit Vessel" by Sharon Gilbert/Talisman Glass
Art Table featuring cast glass by Sharon Gilbert/Talisman Glass and bronze work by Jan Jackson, Klamath Tribes
Art Table
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Globally, nationally, locally and personally 2011 was a very challenging year. It was an amazing year of change and unexpected challenges, but more importantly it was a year of tremendous opportunity for growth. More than any year in memory I have heard people comment on the challenges that they faced, and the recurring message heard was of their strength and resiliency in facing and overcoming their adversity. The year presented opportunities for people to reaffirm their values, to redefine their priorities and to rediscover their strengths. I admire their fortitude!
I want to thank all of the people in my practice that have trusted and allowed me to provide their care and to wish to everyone a very happy, healthy and prosperous 2012!!
New Year MoonRise
