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Tangled skein of dark gold linen thread

Tangled Webs

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Did I waste some time? Absolutely. Was it worth it? Yes, I think so. The tangled mess reminded me of life and Shakespeare. “Oh what a tangled web we weave…”
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Hand-bound book, gold background with black circles

Learning without Striving

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It was also lovely to appreciate that I could learn and improve, without striving for perfection. That’s something I’ve been considering a lot lately.
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Hand knit silk fabric - blues and greens

Staying Warm

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Oddly enough when I do hands-on Feldenkrais lessons with clients, my hands warm up and I start shedding some of my extra layers.
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Quilting fabrics, pins, measuring tape and scissors

Stop and Start

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There are people—perhaps you’re one of them—who have an idea, gather the materials, and go for it. They don’t have to be an expert; they don’t have to determine the perfect approach; they just get in there and do it. I admire those who can jump right in.
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Pedestrian bridge at John Fairey Garden

Off to a Slow Start

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This might be a good time to remind y’all—and me—that January 1 is just another day. January 8 is also just another day. Another day to breathe, move, appreciate.
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Felt Christmas Tree

Merry Christmas, Y’all!

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Wishing you and yours all things Merry and Bright!
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Christmas tree with lights, red candles and handblown glass balls

Being Early

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After that we had to sing a Christmas carol - maybe it was Silent Night. Not such a good idea, because most of us couldn’t carry a tune.
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Shabbat candles and Challah

Light and Dark

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There’s a Feldenkrais lesson that has “Havdalah blessing” in the title. Oddly enough, it’s a lesson focused on moving the legs in a particular way.
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Mountain and river in winter

Listening for Silence

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If you find yourself feeling out of sorts, could it be related to feeling torn between our culture’s seasonal demands, and nature’s seasonal invitations?
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Drawing of two Texas Women weaving

Really a Weaver?

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It may or may not have taken some moments to figure out where I was in the process, but I figured it out and did some weaving.
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Small child's hands with pin cushion

Not Quite Perfection

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It’s even more interesting to help them navigate their frustrations. This is also known as asking them not to whine, to find a nicer way to ask for what they want.
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Assorted white buttons

Buttons Galore

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It’s getting close to Thanksgiving here in the US. And I’d like to say that I’m thankful for all these buttons. I can’t see how I’d ever use all of them, but they sure are fun to play with.
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