Sometimes when the imagination stirs, there is a vision of, a practice of giving a talk on the complexity of quilt making, the depth, breadth, styles, community and individuality. The talk speaks of hand and machine work, as interchangeable and complementary to one another. That there is something in these different styles, and the variety … Continue reading Quilting
Cravings Tribe
Reading the first chapter of Cravings throughout the day memories bubbled up to the surface. Mary speaks of the image with which we view our self, that more than likely it's not image God sees. The memories hinting, oh hell they were saying at once, "see you're not all that good," and "here's where some healing … Continue reading Cravings Tribe
Craving in 2017
I'm in a moment that's difficult to describe well. I know deeply that something needs to shift. I've been reading Mary de Turris Pousts (this is the launch post) column in Catholic New York for years, finding her on fb and her blog is a bonus. When she invited us to join her on this journey, … Continue reading Craving in 2017
Count Your Blessings Name them one by one
Count your blessings, name them one by one; Count your blessings, see what God hath done; Count your blessings, name them one by one, And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done. Blank books are a passion. There's nothing like opening one up, putting pen to paper, letting words flow from the heart, … Continue reading Count Your Blessings Name them one by one
Advent, Lent, Rote, and Renewal
Ya know how you do something over, and over, and over again and it becomes rote. Part of who you are, the core of your being. There are many things we do sing, breathe, blink, stretch, contort our faces in ways that show the underlying sentiment, or not. My face has a mind all it's … Continue reading Advent, Lent, Rote, and Renewal
Twenty-Five
Shhh don't tell anyone, please. Oh wait I've probably alrady admitted it...I get distracted at Mass sometimes. Sometimes it's life, sometimes it's people, sometimes I have a hard time understanding the Celebrant. I do try to bring myself back to the present moment, there's not anything more important than that Moment. And tonight what really … Continue reading Twenty-Five
Like a Tree Planted
Jeremiah 17: 7 & 8 Blessed are those who trust in the Lord; the Lord will be their trust. They are like a tree planted beside the waters that stretches out its roots to the stream: It does not fear heat when it comes, its leaves stay green; In the year of drought it shows no distress, but still produces fruit. … Continue reading Like a Tree Planted
Gaudete!
This blog post feels a little scattered. We are creeping up on the change of the calendar year. I'm wondering where the days of this year disappeared. 2016 is one of those years that was decidedly not one of my faves. Not simply from the "I wish I'd done this differently" but from the "Where … Continue reading Gaudete!
These dark days
Over the last 10 days or so I've been marathon watching The Lord of the Rings Trilogy - the extended versions of course. Have you watched these movies? Have you read the books? The extended versions are closer to the original JRR Tolkein story. Honestly they totally could have made longer movies. That said when … Continue reading These dark days
Tidying Up with thanksgiving
Seth Godin is on my must read list every morning. His is a business blog, however there often seems a spirituality behind his posts. There may not be, my understanding may be immersed in my own faith. This mornings blog spoke to my heart; then Seth's Thanksgiving Reader well, I think reading it will make much … Continue reading Tidying Up with thanksgiving
A Quilter's Heart 