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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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
Toddler and adult walking on a beach

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.
Handmade felt with beads and stitching

Studio Time

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We spent just a few minutes in her studio, and it was magical.

Grown Up?

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Ever considered the possibility of having a problem free life? Most people think that would be boring. I’m not so sure.
Front porch on a rainy day

Changing Seasons

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Many of us are responding to something different in the air. And I don’t think we like it. We’re feeling stressed and we can’t quite put our fingers on why that is.
Turkish spindle above stone path

Idle Hands

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A step above walking and chewing gum.