January

Time for introspection.  Digesting the past year and planning for the coming year.  Deciding goals, understanding intentions, evaluating actions... 

I'm in and out of the studio, trying to be out more than in.  It's hard to take a break sometimes when I love what I do and always want to do better.  Yet, breaks are needed to get perspective and re-energize.  Long walks on the beach, finding time to read, going out with friends, sitting by the fire with family...

We are a sum of our parts, chosen, selected by chance and/or with purpose. How does it all come together? How will it come together? How has it come together?

Muffin Moments

With the seasonal rush and chaos in the air, find a moment for yourself as I did.  I made Cider Muffins this morning to celebrate Saturday. I had leftover cider to use up and needed a break from the cold cereal, which while predictable, is sometimes a bit plain.  I found this recipe on Cooks.com http://tinyurl.com/6tmbyt6 and decided to try it out.  I substituted pecans for raisins and might add a tablespoon of sugar, but otherwise found it simple and satisfactory.  A great holiday pick-me-up before I headed for the Studio.

If I had a boat...

I'd Sail on the Bay...

...But Since I Don't,

On the Beach I'll Stay...

Until the Time Comes to Fly Away.

Sunday Musings – Treat Yourself to Textiles

Take the time to slow down and enjoy the moment.  Sunday morning paper, biscuits and muffins, family and friends… taste the flavors of fresh food, feel the textures of textiles.  Can you smell scent of the nutty Pecan biscuits? A little leftover flour on your fingertips, brush that off.  Tantalizing, stimulating, enough to get you through the day… Catch your breath.  Tomorrow is Monday… maybe there's still another biscuit left...