Origami Boxes

I used the recycled video, CD boxes to create these origami boxes. I also used old catalogs, calendars, twines, and found rocks to make something new out of these used materials. I now use these one-of-a-kind creations to store my collection of rocks, sea shells, and my own CDs. At work, I am known as "a recycling queen" or maybe "a pain in the butt" to some. At home, I influence my two boys, and they are quite recycling nuts themselves.

Perhaps the female's nurturing instinct in me prohibited myself for throwing things out without thinking. To me, women should be more aggresive persuader-protector-caretakers of the earth's environment and resources. They are the ones who is in control of the family's budget, and usually have a say of what to buy or spend on. They have a say in deciding whether to use "paper or plastic" or bringing their own recycled paper, plastic or canvas bags when they shop. They have a say in either to walk, take public transportion, or drive their cars. They also have a say in which car to buy. Their decisions effect the environment in which they are part of no question about that. I just hope that women should think twice when they buy things or throw things away. After all, future generations depend on them to make wise choices now.

Women give birth to all boys who will grow up to be men, and that is an undeniable, powerful fact. We should use this power to teach them fairness, compassion, and righteousness from the beginning. Recycling is one of the right thing to teach them. I am therefore, begging and appealing to women all over to practice the three R's: Reuse, Renew, and Recycle. Children learn what they see. If one person can make a difference, imaging what more than "oneness" can do.

Please do take care of yourself first so that you could take care of others, and happy recycling. As always, keep Mother Nature in your heart.

Trinh Tuyet Nga

Handmade Origami Cards

Each card is handmade including lettering, folding, drawing, and cutout. Therefore they are not identical to each other. Available in off-white cards only. For ordering, please go to View My Complete Profile and click on Email.

$3 each. 5 or more $2.50 each. Happy Mother's Day-Fuchsia. Pot (red)-Blank. Happy Birthday (HB)-Angel Fish. Fuchsia (yellow)-Blank. HB-Balloon-Bear. Pot (green)-Blank. Happy Holidays (HH)-Poinsettia. HB-Balloon-Duck. Happy Father's Day-Jacket. HB-Octagons. Happy Valentine-Balloon-Panda. HH-Kimono. HH-Jackets.

Anagram Series Receptions at BPLibrary, July,19,05 and August, 31,05

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

First of all, I would like to thank Pat M. and the Friend of the Library for sponsoring my Anagram Series at the Library. Secondly, I thank Andrea S. for organizing the event with email, flyers, books, and flowers. It was my first One-Woman-Show-Reception, so I did not know what to say or do. I told Denise F. that "I feel like a virgin on her first night." I therefore, thank you Jane for reminding me of what to say first. I thank Barbara for her quiet and gentle enthusiasm. Deepest thanks to Denise for her feminine solidarity and support. I could feel that energy as she showed up with her daughter and a friend. Overall, it was a spontaneous and fun event. Some of the patrons came, asked questions, and took home some of the free samples that I brought.

My son, Anh-Vu photoghaphed both receptions. Finally, I would like to thank everyone for attending my receptions. Here are some pictures of both events.

In Solidarity and Friendship.


COMMENT:

July 20, 2005

Hi Nga,

Thank you for this sweet letter. I really enjoyed last night, especially meeting your wonderful son, and also getting to know you better. It's such an honor to work with you. I'm already dreaming of my next collage project, thanks to you.

Andrea S.