R.I.P. Jimmy Lee
1. Awww, damn. First it was Mose Tolliver, who left us last October. Now word arrives that Jimmy Lee Sudduth has passed away.
“I paint with my finger ’cause that’s why I got it, and that brush don’t wear out,” he said in an interview quoted in the catalog of one of his exhibitions. “When I die, the brush dies.”
I didn’t know him personally, though I met him a few times. Still, I can’t even tell you how much artists like this have had an effect on me. You can see it in the eyes - Jimmy Lee made art because he needed to - both for himself, and because he needed to brighten everything around him.
Nice that the Kentuck Festival (and Georgine Clark, its wonderful director for many years, and who was and is always so kind and welcoming to me and everyone there) were mentioned in many of the obituaries.
2. The always informative Charlottesville Tomorrow has interviews with all the Charlottesville City Council candidates. Read, listen, understand, vote.
I’m definitely a Democrat, and have no qualms with any of the 3 Dems running for council, but I also have to say that I like the experience and background that Peter Kleeman brings to the race. I think our city would be well-served with any of these four on council. They all bring good qualities to the table.
3. Sancho Panza Tossed in a Blanket
