How to get some quiet time when there is so much to do? My seminary studies are going for three more weeks this term. That plus the holidays of Thanksgiving and Christmas as an urgency to stay organized so everything gets done on time. For me the response is artmaking and silence. A wonderful church service will happen this Saturday. …
January 15 by 15
January 2021 Today is just the same as yesterday, only different. Like you, I have a series of habits and routines that evaporated. I have lived into some different patterns over the last year. I am much more computer fluent and tolerant. I am grateful for all the time I am not driving or riding in a car. I miss …
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March 15 by 15
March Waiting Some days feel “blobby” – ill defined. I have energy and there are things to do but no one thing is pressuring me to act and react. I have many things to do but no clear plan for when and how to get things done. Still on the tables are mending and patching projects. Every one of these …
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November 15 by 15
Time to wear the beaded Indian Corn necklace! There is snow on the ground, enough that I had to shovel and use the snow thrower, but I am still in mind that it is fall – I am wearing my Indian Corn necklace! There is so much seasonal overlapping outdoors with bushes and trees still leafed and the melted foliage …
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May 15 by 15
Meeting the stranger. This cartoon launched my musing this month. I and millions of others identify as introverted. Telling myself it is hard to meet people is not helpful talking. I also think the term “comfort zone” is not helpful for me. It is like there is this cave of soft squishy non-resistance existence which is desirable. But I find …
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July-August 15 by 15
This is a picture of my desk which is not my favorite spot to be but since working here has netted me two exhibition opportunities I am starting to warm up to this little spot! Here is more information about the two upcoming shows. The 2018 Agriculture Art Exhibition will be on display from August 1 – …
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May 15 by 15
Kvetching–NOT Monday, May 14, I will be highlighted on a wonderful project created and sustained by the University of Iowa called “the Daily Palette”. Here is the link for their website http://dailypalette.uiowa.edu/ Now that is not what Kvetching refers to for sure – no, recently I was talking with a friend and I found myself yacking on about my frustration with something …
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April 15 by 15
Procrastination Computer work, in general, is not heartwarming and a source of pleasure for me. There is not enough physicality to keying my words and because I am not a great typist I have to hit more keys than many others which adds to the not-fun factor. With that intro, I am here to tell you I have accomplished two weeks of focused …
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