Opa

Opa packing, Arizona May '66 - check out the Japanese plate.



In February I flew to Vermont to visit my ailing Opa, who due to complications with diabetes had started experiencing senile dementia and auditory delusions. My days were split between taking long walks in the gorgeous frozen VT landscape, and visits to the rehabilitation clinic where he had been transferred.



Lake Champlain, Feb '11.



Boat launch, Lake Road, Milton, Vermont, Feb '11.



It was painful to see Opa in such a state, but thanks to the smart, receptive staff by the end of my visit he was back to cracking snarky jokes again.



Havin' a cool one in Sacramento, California, May '66.



I felt so inspired by the compassion of the staff at the rehab center, I realized I too wanted to serve the elderly population. When I got back to Portland, I immediately started researching Physical and Occupational Therapy programs.




At 17 in the Navy.



Subsequently served in the Army.


Dancing with me at my wedding, '08.


I have many steps to take first, but just making the decision to pursue therapeutic science feels right.



Love,

Fawn
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Website and Shout-outs.

Yoga With Fawn is live, and fully functional! Behind the scenes was a really talented group of all women who deserve applause.

1. Elizabeth Collins at Oh Busy Weaver. Liz is a detail-oriented, efficient, and extremely patient web developer whose services include client training so once your site is up she teaches you the back end.

2. Alia Hoffman at Darling Press and Stationers drew the initial logo before I took it into Illustrator. She is an artist who has a lovely small letterpress studio in her home with her husband Jason.



Alia's lettering.


3. Heather Zinger took all the photographs for the site. Professional, energetic, and fun are all words I would use to describe my experience with Heather. Here are some outtakes from our domestic and studio photo shoots.
Checking notes while I warm up in the studio.
Daredevil arm balance prep aka Jackass Yoga. Do not try this at home.
Laughing about everyday yoga.

4. Trillian Spencer at Trillobite drew the illustration for the logo based on a photo of me.

Trillian's illustration.




Original photo by Jubal Nance.












Non-static and alive, a website is the ultimate work-in-progress. One aspect I will continue to develop is the online store. In fact if you make unique, local products, send me a message!

Love and yoga,

Fawn
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New website!

Portland is beautifully blooming. Lately the birds are chirping so loudly and early I have no trouble waking up before my alarm clock. I've been taking long walks every morning as a meditation practice, and it really opens me up for a stellar day. Below are some photos I took during a morning walk.

Also I have the best news for you, my new website yogawithfawn.com is up and running!
Please visit. The shop section will soon have lots more locally crafted goods, so check back in the next few weeks to find lovely hand made toiletries and accessories.












Wishing you a joyous abundant spring!

-Fawn
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