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A muse at day’s ending toward a new year

  revised April 15, 2025

I would be considered ‘retired’ by most people, but not in my mind. I finished two Master’s degrees during our Covid lockdowns and I am chomping at the bit ready to put all that I learned out into the “world”. And I was doing just that, then came a blip.

But we can’t let something like a blip detour our whole plan…or life. So I retreated for a while and now I’m ready, all the way into 2025 to begin again, again.

Photo credit: Jeff Suchak of http://mythiclandscape.com

This is what I am pondering as another Spring season creeps closer and closer.

So, I am making art and making plans too. Plans to bring this idea into focus, a focus so sharp that it materializes itself as an offering into the world that I believe so deeply needs the healing it brings.

As I spend time in the Southern Ontario Wren’s Nest Studio here in Leamington once again, I just need to be open to listen and move to this music that is drawing me. In good time, all will come.

And though what needs birthing feels a little distant, like individual trees in a forest, I do see it shimmering, beckoning, smiling … and I know that if I focus on that which I am being called to do and be, all will be well.

And so it is…

  • Betwixt and Between

    Well, happily the house sold, thanks to Rhonda Brown. And now I am consulting as Gardens Coordinator for CMHA Elgin … a new leaf has turned … again ever so happily. I feel purposeful and enlivened. This is so good. So much to do to get the gardens going. So much back and forth. So Read more

  • Pitching, Painting, Packing and Praying

    Listing the house. The unknowing is hard. The need to move on pressing. The weather antagonizing. Between all the necessary “Ps” there is the meditative act of stitching. Even with aching hands, from the stretch and strain of manual labour, it is soothing. Each stitch a prayer. So much to pray about… Interesting to see Read more

  • In the midst…

    Packing up. Tossing. Giving away. Feels good. Like a spring tonic or a thorough spring cleaning. Still both studios are upside down and the need to make still strong. In the midst there is need for a comforting diversion. Tea and stitching seems to work magic.           A small Boro pillow. Read more

  • My Relaxation Habit.

    I’ve been feeling maxed out lately. I think this is something I need to do. Stephanie links to Sarah McCrum’s site where you will find more information. I invite you to try this with me. When I work with clients, my number one healing recommendation is learning how to relax and cultivating a daily practice Read more

  • The Preludes to Assaults

    Because we must say this over and over and over again…until we are finally heard. Source: The Preludes to Assaults Read more

  • Inspiration Monday: handmade book

    This is just plain inspiring…Thanks Danny Gregory. Now I’m off to work on my own book, or two, or three… What can I say, you made it look so darn much fun. Source: Inspiration Monday: handmade book Read more

  • Betwixt and Between

    Well, happily the house sold, thanks to Rhonda Brown. And now I am consulting as Gardens Coordinator for CMHA Elgin … a new leaf has turned … again ever so happily. I feel purposeful and enlivened. This is so good. So much to do to get the gardens going. So much back and forth. So Read more

  • Pitching, Painting, Packing and Praying

    Listing the house. The unknowing is hard. The need to move on pressing. The weather antagonizing. Between all the necessary “Ps” there is the meditative act of stitching. Even with aching hands, from the stretch and strain of manual labour, it is soothing. Each stitch a prayer. So much to pray about… Interesting to see Read more

  • In the midst…

    Packing up. Tossing. Giving away. Feels good. Like a spring tonic or a thorough spring cleaning. Still both studios are upside down and the need to make still strong. In the midst there is need for a comforting diversion. Tea and stitching seems to work magic.           A small Boro pillow. Read more

  • My Relaxation Habit.

    I’ve been feeling maxed out lately. I think this is something I need to do. Stephanie links to Sarah McCrum’s site where you will find more information. I invite you to try this with me. When I work with clients, my number one healing recommendation is learning how to relax and cultivating a daily practice Read more

  • The Preludes to Assaults

    Because we must say this over and over and over again…until we are finally heard. Source: The Preludes to Assaults Read more

  • Inspiration Monday: handmade book

    This is just plain inspiring…Thanks Danny Gregory. Now I’m off to work on my own book, or two, or three… What can I say, you made it look so darn much fun. Source: Inspiration Monday: handmade book Read more

  • Betwixt and Between

    Well, happily the house sold, thanks to Rhonda Brown. And now I am consulting as Gardens Coordinator for CMHA Elgin … a new leaf has turned … again ever so happily. I feel purposeful and enlivened. This is so good. So much to do to get the gardens going. So much back and forth. So Read more

  • Pitching, Painting, Packing and Praying

    Listing the house. The unknowing is hard. The need to move on pressing. The weather antagonizing. Between all the necessary “Ps” there is the meditative act of stitching. Even with aching hands, from the stretch and strain of manual labour, it is soothing. Each stitch a prayer. So much to pray about… Interesting to see Read more

  • In the midst…

    Packing up. Tossing. Giving away. Feels good. Like a spring tonic or a thorough spring cleaning. Still both studios are upside down and the need to make still strong. In the midst there is need for a comforting diversion. Tea and stitching seems to work magic.           A small Boro pillow. Read more

  • My Relaxation Habit.

    I’ve been feeling maxed out lately. I think this is something I need to do. Stephanie links to Sarah McCrum’s site where you will find more information. I invite you to try this with me. When I work with clients, my number one healing recommendation is learning how to relax and cultivating a daily practice Read more

  • The Preludes to Assaults

    Because we must say this over and over and over again…until we are finally heard. Source: The Preludes to Assaults Read more

  • Inspiration Monday: handmade book

    This is just plain inspiring…Thanks Danny Gregory. Now I’m off to work on my own book, or two, or three… What can I say, you made it look so darn much fun. Source: Inspiration Monday: handmade book Read more

  • Betwixt and Between

    Well, happily the house sold, thanks to Rhonda Brown. And now I am consulting as Gardens Coordinator for CMHA Elgin … a new leaf has turned … again ever so happily. I feel purposeful and enlivened. This is so good. So much to do to get the gardens going. So much back and forth. So Read more

  • Pitching, Painting, Packing and Praying

    Listing the house. The unknowing is hard. The need to move on pressing. The weather antagonizing. Between all the necessary “Ps” there is the meditative act of stitching. Even with aching hands, from the stretch and strain of manual labour, it is soothing. Each stitch a prayer. So much to pray about… Interesting to see Read more

  • In the midst…

    Packing up. Tossing. Giving away. Feels good. Like a spring tonic or a thorough spring cleaning. Still both studios are upside down and the need to make still strong. In the midst there is need for a comforting diversion. Tea and stitching seems to work magic.           A small Boro pillow. Read more

  • My Relaxation Habit.

    I’ve been feeling maxed out lately. I think this is something I need to do. Stephanie links to Sarah McCrum’s site where you will find more information. I invite you to try this with me. When I work with clients, my number one healing recommendation is learning how to relax and cultivating a daily practice Read more

  • The Preludes to Assaults

    Because we must say this over and over and over again…until we are finally heard. Source: The Preludes to Assaults Read more

  • Inspiration Monday: handmade book

    This is just plain inspiring…Thanks Danny Gregory. Now I’m off to work on my own book, or two, or three… What can I say, you made it look so darn much fun. Source: Inspiration Monday: handmade book Read more

  • Betwixt and Between

    Well, happily the house sold, thanks to Rhonda Brown. And now I am consulting as Gardens Coordinator for CMHA Elgin … a new leaf has turned … again ever so happily. I feel purposeful and enlivened. This is so good. So much to do to get the gardens going. So much back and forth. So Read more

  • Pitching, Painting, Packing and Praying

    Listing the house. The unknowing is hard. The need to move on pressing. The weather antagonizing. Between all the necessary “Ps” there is the meditative act of stitching. Even with aching hands, from the stretch and strain of manual labour, it is soothing. Each stitch a prayer. So much to pray about… Interesting to see Read more

  • In the midst…

    Packing up. Tossing. Giving away. Feels good. Like a spring tonic or a thorough spring cleaning. Still both studios are upside down and the need to make still strong. In the midst there is need for a comforting diversion. Tea and stitching seems to work magic.           A small Boro pillow. Read more

  • My Relaxation Habit.

    I’ve been feeling maxed out lately. I think this is something I need to do. Stephanie links to Sarah McCrum’s site where you will find more information. I invite you to try this with me. When I work with clients, my number one healing recommendation is learning how to relax and cultivating a daily practice Read more

  • The Preludes to Assaults

    Because we must say this over and over and over again…until we are finally heard. Source: The Preludes to Assaults Read more

  • Inspiration Monday: handmade book

    This is just plain inspiring…Thanks Danny Gregory. Now I’m off to work on my own book, or two, or three… What can I say, you made it look so darn much fun. Source: Inspiration Monday: handmade book Read more

  • Betwixt and Between

    Well, happily the house sold, thanks to Rhonda Brown. And now I am consulting as Gardens Coordinator for CMHA Elgin … a new leaf has turned … again ever so happily. I feel purposeful and enlivened. This is so good. So much to do to get the gardens going. So much back and forth. So Read more

  • Pitching, Painting, Packing and Praying

    Listing the house. The unknowing is hard. The need to move on pressing. The weather antagonizing. Between all the necessary “Ps” there is the meditative act of stitching. Even with aching hands, from the stretch and strain of manual labour, it is soothing. Each stitch a prayer. So much to pray about… Interesting to see Read more

  • In the midst…

    Packing up. Tossing. Giving away. Feels good. Like a spring tonic or a thorough spring cleaning. Still both studios are upside down and the need to make still strong. In the midst there is need for a comforting diversion. Tea and stitching seems to work magic.           A small Boro pillow. Read more

  • My Relaxation Habit.

    I’ve been feeling maxed out lately. I think this is something I need to do. Stephanie links to Sarah McCrum’s site where you will find more information. I invite you to try this with me. When I work with clients, my number one healing recommendation is learning how to relax and cultivating a daily practice Read more

  • The Preludes to Assaults

    Because we must say this over and over and over again…until we are finally heard. Source: The Preludes to Assaults Read more

  • Inspiration Monday: handmade book

    This is just plain inspiring…Thanks Danny Gregory. Now I’m off to work on my own book, or two, or three… What can I say, you made it look so darn much fun. Source: Inspiration Monday: handmade book Read more

  • Betwixt and Between

    Well, happily the house sold, thanks to Rhonda Brown. And now I am consulting as Gardens Coordinator for CMHA Elgin … a new leaf has turned … again ever so happily. I feel purposeful and enlivened. This is so good. So much to do to get the gardens going. So much back and forth. So Read more

  • Pitching, Painting, Packing and Praying

    Listing the house. The unknowing is hard. The need to move on pressing. The weather antagonizing. Between all the necessary “Ps” there is the meditative act of stitching. Even with aching hands, from the stretch and strain of manual labour, it is soothing. Each stitch a prayer. So much to pray about… Interesting to see Read more

  • In the midst…

    Packing up. Tossing. Giving away. Feels good. Like a spring tonic or a thorough spring cleaning. Still both studios are upside down and the need to make still strong. In the midst there is need for a comforting diversion. Tea and stitching seems to work magic.           A small Boro pillow. Read more

  • My Relaxation Habit.

    I’ve been feeling maxed out lately. I think this is something I need to do. Stephanie links to Sarah McCrum’s site where you will find more information. I invite you to try this with me. When I work with clients, my number one healing recommendation is learning how to relax and cultivating a daily practice Read more

  • The Preludes to Assaults

    Because we must say this over and over and over again…until we are finally heard. Source: The Preludes to Assaults Read more

  • Inspiration Monday: handmade book

    This is just plain inspiring…Thanks Danny Gregory. Now I’m off to work on my own book, or two, or three… What can I say, you made it look so darn much fun. Source: Inspiration Monday: handmade book Read more




















    
    

        
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