Fast Forward We are in fast forward mode here in our seaside town. That isn’t the royal we, but both me and the SEDOSO (the Senior Executive Director of Studio Operations). I have taken advantage of his becoming more independent to review my inventory of all those pesky, nearly done, WIPs (Works in Progress). I… Continue reading Week in Review 2026 – 04/03
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Week in Review 2026 – 03/27
Hard Things I can do hard things. In my last post I spoke about life balance using the cairn as a symbol. It seems the cairn is the perfect symbol for hard things, too, since balance, rocks and balancing rocks are all hard. Ironically, just as I went to publish this post, I noticed a… Continue reading Week in Review 2026 – 03/27
Week in Review 2026 – 03/20
Balance Slowly, purposefully and with caution I am reforming my daily routines and attaining balance. My days can feel as precarious as a cairn appears, but like a cairn, miraculously those days come together and I am able to achieve a little more. I am more flexible, even as I forge a routine that is,… Continue reading Week in Review 2026 – 03/20
Week in Review 2026 – 03/13
By the Numbers I find myself making my way through the day by the numbers. Sometimes it helps reassure me I am actually accomplishing things when it is so easy to focus on all I still want to do. Finish one thing and like digging a hole in the sand, water quickly fills the void.… Continue reading Week in Review 2026 – 03/13
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 – 05/12
Is it Finished Yet? When is an artwork finished? There are likely as many answers to that question as there are artists. Can a piece be finished multiple times? I answer that question with a resounding yes. Why? Because there are many phases to creating fiber art and each one feels like a finish. Or… Continue reading Week in Review 2023 – 05/12
Week in Review 2023 – 05/05
Staying Fresh I am staying fresh. It takes focus and determination to do so, especially since I thrive on routine. How do I balance changing it up without reaching panic mode by facing the terror of newbie ineptitude? Don’t laugh, but I make challenge part of my routine. I make it a point to face… Continue reading Week in Review 2023 – 05/05
Week in Review 2023 – 04/21
Let Me Tempt You Are you familiar with the way male bowerbirds tempt potential mates? They build a bower, then place appealing items in and around this structure. I am easily tempted by the tantalizing artwork made by fellow SAQA (Studio Art Quilt Associates) members. Their work blows me away. However, I only have so… Continue reading Week in Review 2023 – 04/21
Week in Review 2023 – 04/14
Butterflies I am thinking of the life cycle of butterflies. So much happens before the glory of the butterfly is revealed. Parts of the life cycle are less appealing than others. Although, I confess, I find each stage intriguing, even the less savory aspects. In my previous post I shared my plans for the life… Continue reading Week in Review 2023 – 04/14
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