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Post #3178: The unfinished, the untidy, the end of the year purge
One thing I haven’t written about here lately is the fact that I’ve been on a bit of a journey to lose some weight/get back to the gym. This is a lifelong struggle for me and thus, not so interesting to write about, but… Continue Reading “Post #3178: The unfinished, the untidy, the end of the year purge”
Post #3177: Handmade life
I find when talking to non-meditators that I really can’t explain the appeal of a zen meditation retreat. They can be tedious, painful (emotionally and physically), and often cold (or too hot – really there’s no perfect temperature when you are sitting on the… Continue Reading “Post #3177: Handmade life”
Post #3161: More practice on the big loom
As much as I’ve written about my big loom, I’ve only warped it three times. The first time was a blanket experiment with free yarn when I still had the belt brake on the loom. The second time was an attempt at back to… Continue Reading “Post #3161: More practice on the big loom”
Post #3160: Another month, another mailing
Issue number 4 of Comfort for the Apocalypse, my monthly mailing, went out this morning and it featured this woven purse and an essay about connecting to our past and future through craft. Also, a fantastic rhubarb recipe. If you enjoy this blog, I… Continue Reading “Post #3160: Another month, another mailing”
Post #3159: Tie-ups and tackling the big loom
Last week was one of weaving and getting ready for weekend guests. Twenty-three for a sit-down dinner on Friday, and a couple of friends from the city until Sunday. You can see up above what I’ve been working on – it’s a sample of… Continue Reading “Post #3159: Tie-ups and tackling the big loom”
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