Vulnerable Vulnerability goes hand in hand with being artist. It is uncomfortable, scary and it has a flip side. Can you guess what that is? I believe allowing oneself to be vulnerable results in courage, self-confidence and even growth opportunities. Just typing that out feels very, very vulnerable. Half Empty One way I open myself… Continue reading Week in Review 2022 – 12/16
Tag: Celestial Celebration
Week in Review 2021 – 12/24
DIY It’s a great feeling to be able to do things yourself. The reality is I often have help. That is the case with my logo. I wish I had the skill set and imagination to be a graphic designer, but not enough to actually pursue becoming one. Fortunately, I stumbled upon Fiverr and its… Continue reading Week in Review 2021 – 12/24
Week in Review 2021 – 12/17
I am Worthy of Rest The mantra suggested during the restorative portion of my yoga class this morning was “I am worthy of rest.” I am not a big fan of statements that start with “worthy” or “deserving”. However, I don’t discount the need to rest or take a break. In fact, I embrace it.… Continue reading Week in Review 2021 – 12/17
Week in Review 2021 – 12/10
Waiting How does it feel to wait? This is the mantra or hook I was confronted with this morning while taking a new yoga class. Recently I took the leap from On Demand classes offered through the yoga studio I joined when we moved to our home in 2018, to taking classes through the Peloton… Continue reading Week in Review 2021 – 12/10
Week in Review 2021 – 12/03
Time skills take… It all comes down to time. There is never enough of it. So, using time wisely is crucial if you hope to accomplish what is important to you. When people view my artwork, even my fellow fiber artists, they often remark they would never have the time to do what I do.… Continue reading Week in Review 2021 – 12/03
Week in Review 2021 – 11/26
Family We celebrated Thanksgiving with our family yesterday. This has me thinking how the blending of families isn’t so different from a quilt’s palette. When it works – harmony. When it doesn’t – discord. Our family like many families is in a constant state of flux. We say good-bye to those die and welcome those… Continue reading Week in Review 2021 – 11/26
Week in Review 2021 – 11/19
It’s About Time Is there ever enough time to do all you want to do? My guess is you, like me, answered that question no. Despite my efforts to prioritize and then focus on my priorities, life has a way of upending my plans. A big distraction is technology. No, I don’t spent hours scanning… Continue reading Week in Review 2021 – 11/19
Week in Review 2021 – 11/12
COS Wrap Up Would I do it again? That’s a question that applies to so many first time experiences isn’t it? Today the question is answered with a resounding yes. The “it” in question is Cohasset Open Studios. The why I it bares repeating needs some reflection. What I learned I would do it again… Continue reading Week in Review 2021 – 11/12
Week in Review 2021 – 11/05
Slow I may be eyeball deep preparing for this weekend’s open studio, but that hasn’t kept me from working on Celestial Celebration. In fact it acts as an impetus to keep on working. OK, working on Celestial Celebration is a much needed restorative break. Steady A slow, steady turtle’s pace suits my temperament. It allows… Continue reading Week in Review 2021 – 11/05
Week in Review 2021 – 10/29
Now What? What do you do when in the aftermath of a bomb cyclone? Now there is a question I wouldn’t have known to even pose a week ago. I first read about bomb cyclones when hearing about the weather in the northwest section of the United States. Bottom line it results in high winds… Continue reading Week in Review 2021 – 10/29