Patsy Bolt: Bookbinder extraordinaire, dancer, musician, cyclist, friend

Heard the news last night that a friend and colleague had died.  Not sure of the circumstances and not sure it really matters other than for those left behind.  Before her "retirement" (not sure anyone would say Patsy ever retired) to Santa Barbara with her husband, Fred, Patsy worked in the conservation lab at Stanford Libraries and we learned about each other's lives as we spent many days cleaning old, dusty railroad ledgers and account books.

She lived her art when not earning her paycheck:  studying bookbinding in Berkeley, Morris dancing, playing the harmonium and working in her garden in Santa Barbara. Following is just a few examples of her artistry (keep in mind these books are all miniatures):

I would say "rest in peace," Patsy, but I know there'll be no resting for you.  You're probably cycling the mountain roads of heaven as we speak; that, or teaching a few of the winged persons the finer points of harmonium playing.