Red Cedar
More apocalypse, less angst
Month: September 2014
Post #1966: Taking myself seriously enough to make art.
After years of indulging in craft, I feel like I am ready to make art – though the distinction has always been a problematic one for me because I recognize how it’s used to minimize the artwork of women, of indigenous people, of “folklorists” from… Continue Reading “Post #1966: Taking myself seriously enough to make art.”
Post #1965: How the weeks flow by.
Last weekend was a road trip that included a visit to the cabin and a funeral. This week has been a litany of communications products, lectures, and small snatches of time for handwork – I’ve finished a cowl and started a sweater. I look forward to… Continue Reading “Post #1965: How the weeks flow by.”
Post #1964: The hands and the heart are always connected.
Whenever I experience stress or confusion in my life, I crave comforting words from my partner, sleep, and then craft – in that order. Locking myself in the sewing room to either start a new project or reorganize old ones has the same effect.… Continue Reading “Post #1964: The hands and the heart are always connected.”
Post #1963: We don’t really plan for anything
My cousin died two weeks ago and since then planning has been difficult. I was organizing a meditation retreat for 20+ people, but now I won’t be able to attend because of the funeral. I thought I was leaving Friday and coming back Sunday… Continue Reading “Post #1963: We don’t really plan for anything”
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