I’m thrilled to hear from you again. You’ve helped me dye yarn with my grandkids, introduced me to ceramics, given me delightful insight into knitters in America, and shared things I found joyous and accessible! I will follow you anywhere. You are beloved by more than you realize, and I love to think I’m on your same wavelength!
I’m not sure how I ended up here - so much has happened in 5 years. I will say that in that time I took up ceramics and the pottery studio has become my sanctuary. Making things is integral to life. I’m looking forward to hearing more from you.
I’m also a knitter. Perhaps knitting brought me to you. I don’t know but I’m glad I’m here.
I am already inspired! Several things spoke to me in this newsletter and I will joyfully carry them into my day which begins with my Montessori middle school handwork group and ends with a knitting circle with 9-12 year olds. It’s good to hear your voice and feel the threads connecting those of us who are here.
I am so pleased you are back. You are an inspirational writer and person and I know that whatever you have to say will be worth reading. Don’t put pressure on yourself just write when you want to rather than meeting an expectation schedule.
My husband has taken up basket weaving and embroidery and now understands what it has been all about for me all these years
You made a beautiful open work basket ... Now fill that basket with beautiful words, sentences big and small.. fleeting thoughts, joyous worked out expressions, inspiring, encouraging heartfelt., intricate or straightforward. They will all fit in that basket and enlighten us all as you have always done
The poem I recite each morning to myself is START CLOSE IN, by Irish poet, David Whyte. The first stanza is:
Start Close in
Don't take the second step or the third
Start with the first thing
Close in
The step you don't want to take
Thank you. I will check out the full poem.
Thank you for sharing. I will check out this poem.
That is so brilliant Melanie! Thanks for coming back :)
I’m thrilled to hear from you again. You’ve helped me dye yarn with my grandkids, introduced me to ceramics, given me delightful insight into knitters in America, and shared things I found joyous and accessible! I will follow you anywhere. You are beloved by more than you realize, and I love to think I’m on your same wavelength!
Thank you for your kind words. Definitely on the same wavelength.
We are always beginning. I’m so excited to read more of your writing! I never cease to be inspired by all of your work. Thank you!
I’m not sure how I ended up here - so much has happened in 5 years. I will say that in that time I took up ceramics and the pottery studio has become my sanctuary. Making things is integral to life. I’m looking forward to hearing more from you.
I’m also a knitter. Perhaps knitting brought me to you. I don’t know but I’m glad I’m here.
Wahoo! You did it! 💕
Thank you for your help.
I am already inspired! Several things spoke to me in this newsletter and I will joyfully carry them into my day which begins with my Montessori middle school handwork group and ends with a knitting circle with 9-12 year olds. It’s good to hear your voice and feel the threads connecting those of us who are here.
Seems like you are going to have a very nice day!
I am so pleased you are back. You are an inspirational writer and person and I know that whatever you have to say will be worth reading. Don’t put pressure on yourself just write when you want to rather than meeting an expectation schedule.
My husband has taken up basket weaving and embroidery and now understands what it has been all about for me all these years
Mandy x
Thank you! Hope to see you in person one of these days.
Thank you for returning. I have missed you!
It's wonderful to hear from you! Your basket is beautiful. Anything you feel like writing will be beautiful, too.
Happy to see you back here... I really enjoyed your creative inspiration during Covid and look forward to be hearing more from you again!
You made a beautiful open work basket ... Now fill that basket with beautiful words, sentences big and small.. fleeting thoughts, joyous worked out expressions, inspiring, encouraging heartfelt., intricate or straightforward. They will all fit in that basket and enlighten us all as you have always done
Hello hello great to hear from you, write again when you’re inclined xx
Glad you’re back!
Wonderful to read your excellent words again. Creativity takes all forms. That basket is beautiful.
Congratulations on your first post back 💖💖💖