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Bundles of wool roving

Advent Wool

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The picture was on paper that was translucent, so the calendar was hung in a window to let the light through. It was simple and beautiful, and we were always eager to see what today’s picture would be.
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Open road with a question mark at the horizon.

Changing My Mind

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What would you like to change? Are there any big—or little—assumptions and shenanigans that are getting in your way?
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Colorful wool fibers, laid out, wet and ready to felt.

Just for Yourself

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Clearly, there’s nothing wrong in making things for other people. It’s considerate, generous and usually welcomed. Occasionally, it’s none of those things.
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Couple dancing

Mama’s Birthday

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Her yard work included herbs and a few veggies (the BEST homegrown tomatoes), camellias, a peach tree, a two-color dogwood tree, and best of all, “talking to her weeds.”
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Man wrapping wool around a ball to make felt

Teaching and Learning

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One of my teachers pointed out to me that I don’t know what I don’t know. Duh. That didn’t seem like useful information. What are you supposed to do with that kind of comment?
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Carolina mountains with trees in foreground

What Can We Set Down?

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There is no reaching perfection and we can’t fix all the problems, no matter how hard we try.
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Blue Hand-knit socks in process

One Stitch at a Time

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It's so complicated. All those needles. But there’s a secret.
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Cascading waterfall in the fall

Make Me Smile

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It’s always nice to encounter people, things, experiences that make you smile. Especially when they catch you off guard.
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Girl doing a victory pose at the bottom of a hill

Up the Hill

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When I was a kid, I thought adults had it all figured out. Even now, I look to older adults to see if they’ve figured out the things I’m puzzling over.
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Carolina mountains with trees in foreground

Coming and Going

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What do you do to breathe a little deeper? Do you have to get away, or can you find some moments at home that provide a sense of restoration?
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Driver Friendly band on stage

Going Places

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This could be a nice time to reflect on resolving old “stuff” and looking toward new beginnings.
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Building up to Baby Steps

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The best thing about taking the baby steps is that it makes me want to take more steps.
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