Another

Another year,
opportunity,
chance,
quilt,
painting,
kiss,
celebration,
thought,
prayer.

Peace.

The year is coming to an end with new opportunities floating on the waves. I am embracing them with a whole and open heart. These coincide with the natural tendency of this time of year to reflect and look forward. I usually begin this process by chastising myself for what I haven't done. Instead I am employing some wisdom that has come my way via my friend Lydia (see Lydia's work at www.lydiagrey.com) & Byron Katie--'Love what is.'

I have approached these past months with balance in mind. Working on the artwork and writing that I want to nourish both my being and my checkbook. Tending to my home, my family, my friends and my community. I can honestly say I have done all of the above. Could I have done more? Probably, but at what cost?

So I am loving what is at this moment. Sincerely hoping you are loving as well.

Let's Play

I have had a few teaching opportunities come my way. I really like teaching-energizing a group, watching people solve problems, imparting information and waiting for the AHA moment that inevitably comes. I am working on the workshop(s) contents, making a package......tentative title to the workshop experience.....The Surface is Your Playground. It is exactly how I feel when I begin working. Remember running to the playground at recess----you just couldn't wait to run, jump, fly down the slide, play in the brook(we had a brook).

Now, what if you approached a quilt like that?

What would THAT look like?

A thought for this gorgeous, pink sky day in December.

Another step forward

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