Break I selected break as my lead heading because I found myself needing a break after an intense week in the studio trying to meet the Project Quilting deadline in time to write this post. I did. In fact I had an hour or two to spare. However, I was too drained to tackle anything… Continue reading Week in Review 2025 – 03/21
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Week in Review 2024 – 06/21
Hot, Hot, Hot Our community, like many around the globe is hot. I can’t help but think of the all the jokes that begin “How hot is it?” Would you believe the second answer I saw while searching for punch lines was: “it is so hot I saw a robin pull out a worm with… Continue reading Week in Review 2024 – 06/21
Week in Review 2024 – 06/14
Tempus Fugit Tempus fugit, or time flies when you are having fun. It also flies when life has other plans for you. This happened last week when we were called in last minute to assist with a family member. Then there is my commitment to making a piece for the 2024 SAQA Benefit Auction. I… Continue reading Week in Review 2024 – 06/14
Week in Review 2024 – 05/31
Begin Where to begin? This is a question I ask myself as I contemplate launching into the creation of my next artwork. Over time I have learned to trust my instinct. Something will grab my attention and feel compelling enough to explore. This can feel quite precarious when I have an actual hard stop deadline.… Continue reading Week in Review 2024 – 05/31
Week in Review 2024 – 02/16
Up and Down I am up and down both figuratively and literally. The Senior Executive Director of Studio Operations (SEDOSO) took a tumble on some black ice. Although he was able to get himself upright, he will be “down” for several weeks. I am up and down caring for him. SAQA’s Conference SAQA’s annual conference… Continue reading Week in Review 2024 – 02/16
Week in Review 2024 – 02/09
Finished It’s finished when you can stick a fork in it. This is what my aerobics teacher said at the end of each class. True, my exercise for the day is done. However, finishing one item on your to do list doesn’t translate to finishing all items on that list. It is good to relish… Continue reading Week in Review 2024 – 02/09
Week in Review 2024 – 02/02
Let’s Get Physical Let’s get physical. Quilting is an endurance sport. It takes physical and mental stamina. The older I get the more aware I am of just how important maintaining my body is to being able to work in my studio. So, I make it a point to work on my balance and stamina.… Continue reading Week in Review 2024 – 02/02
Week in Review 2024 – 01/26
Close Enough My mantra is close enough. It could be an aging/maturing thing. However, I am willing to embrace this philosophy as I exercise, work on learning Japanese and even in my artwork. There is something freeing about letting go. SAQA Spotlight Auction Lola is my quilt for SAQA’s Spotlight Auction. How am I letting… Continue reading Week in Review 2024 – 01/26
Week in Review 2023 – 09/15
I am a Patron of the Arts Are you a patron of the arts? I am. Maybe you live in a region of the world where your government generously ensures that art museums are free to residents, theater and dance companies are supported and so much more. Perhaps, like me, you live in the USA,… Continue reading Week in Review 2023 – 09/15
Week in Review 2023 – 04/06
Make A Plan I make plans. I excel at making plans. “Failure to plan is planning to fail” is a mantra that reinforces the importance of planning. However, and this is also key, staying flexible to allow Plan A to be overruled by Plan B and Plan B by Plan C is equally important. I… Continue reading Week in Review 2023 – 04/06