Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Recipient:
Pat R. @ Meininger Denver, Broadway
[Note to self: You may want to ponder the fact that a good deal of these stories start with you being in a snit.]
Getting in the car and going somewhere seemed like a good start toward realignment. My first stop was Azucar Bakery to pick up a couple empanadas and a little chocolate mousse cake. Second stop, Meininger. Or, H.R. Meininger Co., Fine Art Materials Since 1881.
Long of hair, quiet of voice, and whip-smart of humor, Pat R. was my helper in the store. He showed me what they did have for art mounting boards. He chatted with me about the business. He made me laugh. Best of all, he didn't take me for a stalker when I asked what the R stood for. (My sweetie's father is also a Pat R., so I was curious.)
The store itself was, well, restorative. Meininger has spent 141 years in the business of creativity. I imagine the bricks themselves are steeped in artistic energy.
I am also a little bonkers for pens, papers, notebooks, and other art materials, which automatically makes this a happy place for me.
And happy I was upon leaving -- much happier than I was when I got there.
Thank you, Pat R.
P.S.: This magnet really did make me laugh out loud.
I was worried it was too negative, then decided that it was too funny to pass up.
P.P.S.: A few pics for my fellow art supply geeks.
Le Pen! In colors I haven't seen before.
Origami paper. The metallic prints are swoon-worthy.
I've got collages hung up with twine and binder clips. Can't wait to try this instead!
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