The Peddler: Honoring my Great Grandfather Isaac Marion
Once upon a time a long time ago...before my memory was formed
Before I was born..my ancestor Isaac Marion was a peddler
who sold Seltzer Water in the town of Cimplulong Moldesvec
in Northern Romania.
Once upon a time a long time ago I started my inner search
to connect to my Jewish ancestors
ignited by the mystical sparks I felt
as I taught in the Jewish Day School
in St Paul Minnesota.
Guided by my dreams and inner ruminations I was able
to flounder and find my way.
A 1998 trip to Romania including a visit to
Cimpulong Moldesvec illuminated my search
But it would be 5 more years until I made
my way to the mikvah under the guidance
of Rabbi Allen...
so now in this present moment
I am 72 years old.
Sipping seltzer water as I write.
Here I am peddling my wares.
My cards, my Romance Zine
my prints, my paintings.
This week it has been small
meaningful endeavors.
I put my Romance Zine out into the world
in two shops to Nokomis Gallery by Lake Nokomis
and The Art Shoppe at Global Market on Lake Street.
Just in time for Valentines Day!
I have larger ideas and larger works
but these humble attempts
somehow connect me to my great grandfather Isaac
the peddler of seltzer water.
I realize my DNA is to be a peddler
of my wares and is who I am.
A peddler watches and tries to peddle their wares
wherever they can.
It's hard work...but they keep pushing
their wagon of ware along
Shouting!
Here is the inner work of my imagination, Soul and Heart!
Please buy my creative wares!!
It takes Courage! and Chutzpah! and Charm!
My Homemade Romance Zine Displays!!!
