We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow men. attributed to Herman Melville (and in 2020 I’m sure Mr. Melville would say, “with our fellow men and women.” Beauty should never be only about… Read more
A Story, General
One Day in October
October here is like a painting. Days still warm and sunny, the palette ranges from the rich rippling blues of the Salish Sea to spicy notes of saffron, cinnamon, and hot chili-coloured leaves. The juncos chitter as they gather seeds… Read more
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the secrets the rain wants to tell us
“Live in moments that consume your heart and mind, but be distracted by the music from the leaves, birds, wind, rain, sun and people.” — said Val Uchendu. Two recently completed knit projects. Antler (pattern) by Ankestrick done in a heavy… Read more
A Little Beauty, A Story
swaddle yourself in October’s corduroy
“October, baptize me with leaves! Swaddle me in corduroy and nurse me with split pea soup. October, tuck tiny candy bars in my pockets and carve my smile into a thousand pumpkins. O autumn! O teakettle! O grace!” — a Rainbow… Read more
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Meanwhile, autumn
“I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” — L.M. Montgomery “… the wild geese, high in the clean blue air, are heading home again. Whoever you are, no matter how lonely, the world offers itself… Read more
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September
I always think the year begins on the first day of school not on January 1. It’s the time for renewal and fresh beginnings. A few new clothes, fresh blank sheets of paper and scribblers, new erasers and other supplies,… Read more
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passing time
Vladimir: That passed the time. Estragon: It would have passed in any case. Vladimir: Yes, but not so rapidly. — Samuel Beckett, Waiting for Godot pray on display unruly on guard, made locally waiting happy and tap play for the… Read more
A Story, General
Shopping on a main street like mine
“What makes the farmer’s market such a special place is that you’re actually creating community around food.” — Bryant Terry Qualicum Beach Farmer’s market. Arriving early. I hear people who say they don’t buy local because it costs more. That’s… Read more
