National Museum of Health and Medicine

By: Emily

I am currently of two minds about writing this post. It is only my second post here, and I warn you now, I’m going to be tooting my own horn a bit. I’m still finding my footing in terms of how I want to contribute here, and I assure you that self-congratulatory posts are not the direction I want to go. And yet…life takes unexpected turns, and when you have access to a blog like this, you just have to go with the flow, I suppose. And with that dumb introduction/apology, I present you with my happy news!

I got a call the other day from a woman at the National Museum of Health and Medicine. They are in the very early stages of putting together an exhibit based on the concept of fiber, and are looking for artists to contribute pieces. For instance, they want to delve into the physical fibers of the body, like muscle fiber, etc… They’re also thinking a bit more metaphorically, as in moral fiber and how that might relate to the physical body. And lastly, they’re looking at modern medicine and it’s use of fiber, like fiber optics. Should this project get off the ground, she wants me to donate a piece for it!

Unconnected to the (possible) future fiber exhibit, she would also like me to donate a piece for the museum’s permanent collection! And as if that weren’t crazy cool enough, she asked if Bill and I would like to visit the museum for a behind the scenes tour — how could she possibly know that my dream since I was a kid was to get locked in a museum after hours so that I could go see all of the things that are off-limits to the public?!

I do believe that I have now used up my entire allotment of exclamation points for the day. But before I go, I’ll urge people to check out the museum’s website, as well as their blog, which is excellent and has lived in my blog reader almost since its inception: A Repository for Bottled Monsters.

Hooray!! (Looks like I had a couple exclamation points left over.)

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On June 16, 2009, NickC said:

“you just have to go with the flow, I suppose”

Seems like you are making your own flow with your talent and good attitude. Congrats!!
On June 16, 2009, Emily said:

Thank you!
On June 16, 2009, Spine said:

That’s great–congrats! Sounds like an interesting exhibit. Maybe I could contribute my lunch.
On June 17, 2009, Reba said:

Wow, congratulations! I hope you have a great time. Ditto the lunch thing Spine said.
On June 17, 2009, Lia said:

That is cool! I have always wanted to go behind the scenes – I hope you both have a fantastic time.

I expect lots of pictures, young lady.
On June 17, 2009, Mom said:

Wow, Emily, that is just fabulous news! (And I hardly ever use exclamation points and allow my writers only one a year.) Your work is museum-worthy, so I’m not surprised by the honor; just delighted.
Love,
Ginger