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My Vermont family is back home, we have had *&^$ computer problems, both are trying to get over a crummy virus that's making us miserable. I guess stating all that is in the way of an excuse for not posting sooner, not that I really need one. After all, it is my own place to put my words, etc, etc.
Did some spindle spinning of pharmaceutical-type cotton on the deck today. Had to get the 'twist' of that. Then finally allowed myself to get back to the charkha and some of the same cotton. If I find a fiber type pursuit that I'm afraid I can't do, then I have to get it down. Maybe there will be a test someday.
Am thinking about taking a weaving workshop in March. But then I would want a loom with at least 4 harnesses. Haven't done a whole lot with my Kromski rigid heddle yet. Have also won a little Harrisville 12" by 16" lap loom that should get here in a few days. When I have a quick urge to see how something would look, it will be easy to grab,warp, and play.
Today I was sitting outside enjoying the sunshine. Haven't been able to do that for a while. It has been so cold. We have been sick and mostly staying in. So I got to feeling a bit like a convalescing passenger on board ship today. Just sitting in the sunshine, being very still and quiet. The birds got used to us and resumed their suet responsibilities with gusto.
I started thinking very intensely of people I have known who died way too early. If that sounds morose, it was much more than that. Memories of the light in their eyes when being very animated, sounds of voices not to be heard again, the essence of the person that surrounded them. I remember, I remember, I cherish my memories. Am thankful to have known each one. Still have a part of each one. Very thankful that I am still here to remember and sit in the sunshine, being very still, letting myself remember.
That may not have been the kind of thing you would prefer to read, but I did start this so I could have a place to ramble on. So Beware the Rambler, the Escort, the Minivan, the Pickup line.... Ok, so here are a few pictures: But, of course, this is now Feb. 6th. And the pictures (which I thought didn't make it when I started this post and I got all frustrated and am just now coming back to find they are here and they are at the top) So, they are mostly some pics of my vary favorite fibers. I haven't used any of them 'cause I have been saving them. ?? So, time to stop saving and start using. Enough already. DH talking while I am finishing and I am getting irritated. bye, Nancy
