Commitment At the start of the new year I made a commitment to myself not to take on any new volunteer positions. So far, I have honored that commitment. Although I didn’t promise not to add any more groups or challenges to my life, that thought was in my mind. On Wednesday, I read that… Continue reading Week in Review 2025 – 01/17
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Week in Review 2024 – 03/01
Change Change is a constant. Sometimes change is due to outside forces. However, often change is a caused due to our own choice. After all, how many times have you been tempted try a new pattern, take a class or opt for a spontaneous weekend away? In November I decided to teach myself Japanese with… Continue reading Week in Review 2024 – 03/01
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 2024 – 01/19
Journeys I plan my journeys to be straight. Instead, my journeys meander with numerous detours. How does this happen? Simple, things crop up and I need to take a side route. SAQA Spotlight Auction What? It’s time to make a quilt for SAQA’s Spotlight Auction. OK, I know the auction will take place in April.… Continue reading Week in Review 2024 – 01/19
Week in Review 2023 – 06/23
Staying Open I am staying open to possibilities. Yes, I am a planner. Personally, I feel that having a plan provides a focus, but it is equally important to allow for modifications along the way. Otherwise it is easy to get into a rut. I don’t sit passively by hoping new ideas will come. Instead,… Continue reading Week in Review 2023 – 06/23
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
Week in Review 2021 – 09/10
Join in… …the fun. Today is the opening day of SAQA’s annual Benefit Auction. Each of the 460 12″ x 12″ art quilt is made by a SAQA member. This is an online, anyone can participate, auction. Yes, I have contributed a piece to the cause. Disjointed I am struggling to get my post notifications… Continue reading Week in Review 2021 – 09/10