This was on my IG feed this morning. I have a exciting opportunity in October! I've been asked to do a demonstration at the Mississippi Valley Quilters show in Davenport. At first I was overwhelmed that I was asked. My next thought was how good it feels to give back to the community. Now, I am looking forward to sharing my knowledge.
Mom has been watching momma bird sit on the eggs that she carefully laid in a hanging basket on the deck. Maybe a very safe spot, but now the flowers look horrible. It's rather difficult to water a plant with eggs and a watchful eye! Now the eggs are hatching, and boy oh boy, the babies are ugly! I know, give them a few days and they will be demanding food and quickly growing. Isn't God's world amazing!
I've been working on too many things all at once, and my life seems crazy out of control. Too many quilts at the same time, garden of weeds (very big ginormous weeds!), mom duty (she had bypass and is coming along at the right rate for an 85 year old - but I am lacking patience)., and an ever growing list of commitments. In my craziness, I ordered in a book that I had come across during my cobalt research for once of my current dress projects: Cobalt Red by Siddharth Kara. I find that I can't read for very long before my anger sets in. In a nutshell, the people in the Congo have been mistreated and abused for centuries. All I wanted to read was about how the mining practices are hurting Pachamama (Mother Earth). I've now entered into the world of slavery, horrible governments, lies, unspeakable crimes against the innocent and the knowledge that anyone who has a cell phone, tablet, or laptop is guilty of contributing to problem. Problem is not a strong enough word.
That was not what I set down to write when I realized that my blog has also been left alone for much too long. Instead of adding it to the to do list, I steeped a cup of tea and sat down for a little break. In the book, I read a Congolese saying that I find very thought provoking: "You never finish eating the meat of an elephant." For me it translates to "slow down girl, you will never finish that to do list if you keep adding to it faster than you complete."
Today seems like the ideal day to take a step back from the list and just enjoy the beautiful day that God has blessed me with. It's cool, calm, and the birds are singing. I think I'll go for a walk.
My second time to this incredible aquarium. I love the hands on exhibits. Imagine having your hands cleaned by an display of "Dr Fish"!!! Petting the rays and jellies - also a must.
I'm visiting my son for a few days. Lucky me, we stumbled onto a bead store, ever so close to his place. Better yet, he was very patient with me while I explored. The Bead Place has a great selection of beads and beautiful yarns. Too bad (or maybe fortunately), it's so far from home.
I love a good Egyptian exhibit. The whole preserving process intrigues me. I was especially interested in the wrapping pattern that looks like a log cabin quilt.
