You have to be kidding me?! Except I know you’re not 😁. I think you and I have some weird joint role in keeping the earth on its axis. (I certainly have some weird joints these days.)
I'll follow you wherever you are! I love your words, your mind, your heart, and will happily read whatever you share. I LOVE that you are learning woodcarving! There is something really special about wood. It's not just beautiful, it's lived its own life and has its own stories. I look forward to what you share about the process, and anything really! Also, glad you're back on Substack, as I plan to hang out more here. xo
Making is what keeps me sane-ish. It’s always been the case with me but as an American, I desperately need my handwork and my stories now. I love that you have found something new for yourself. Enjoy your time at the beach.
Thank you, Tracie. I think the current US “administration” is affecting us all so much that we must share our global stories, remember who and what we really are, and stay sane. Xx
Making with one's hands is SO important. It grounds us. I make leather bags and since the online business dropped off a cliff, I vowed many times to sell off all my equipment and get rid of my studio after 16 yrs...and then, a little voice inside me pipes and up reminds me that I feel really happy, time stands still when I make.
Even if it will no longer pay my mortgage like it once did..
I totally get this, Jo, on several fronts. Handling pain, meeting expectations, clinging to creativity, hating social media and wondering why I bother. I don't think I'll surface properly until Trump is off the scene and out of my head. May your woodwork blossom...
I know, right? My Tr*mp Derangement Syndrome is deep and abiding but I'm determined that, in my brain at least, he's as weak and ineffectual as he deserves to be. I hope you're doing well despite all of it. Keep going x
It will be no surprise to you that I too have a collection of wooden bowls from over the years 😁😆🐮
You have to be kidding me?! Except I know you’re not 😁. I think you and I have some weird joint role in keeping the earth on its axis. (I certainly have some weird joints these days.)
Gosh-diddly-darnit but YOU'RE IN MY BRAIN AGAIN!!!
Less, less....nope, even less...keep going....
Seriously. Why am I even surprised anymore?
You know I'll tag along wheresoever you wander...how can I not? I need you to explain what I'm thinking (or am about to think). lol.
And yesssss to the sensory delight of a lovely wooden bowl!! I love that you're going to be carving wood...it's absolutely YOU. xoxo
ps. I'm prepared to admit that me and the onlines are mostly done. We took a long break but the spark's just gone...irreconcilable differences....;)
DON’T GOOOOOO!! You don’t mean it. I know, I’m in your brain. X
I'll follow you wherever you are! I love your words, your mind, your heart, and will happily read whatever you share. I LOVE that you are learning woodcarving! There is something really special about wood. It's not just beautiful, it's lived its own life and has its own stories. I look forward to what you share about the process, and anything really! Also, glad you're back on Substack, as I plan to hang out more here. xo
Thank you so much for those kind words, Kerstin! X
Making is what keeps me sane-ish. It’s always been the case with me but as an American, I desperately need my handwork and my stories now. I love that you have found something new for yourself. Enjoy your time at the beach.
Thank you, Tracie. I think the current US “administration” is affecting us all so much that we must share our global stories, remember who and what we really are, and stay sane. Xx
Making with one's hands is SO important. It grounds us. I make leather bags and since the online business dropped off a cliff, I vowed many times to sell off all my equipment and get rid of my studio after 16 yrs...and then, a little voice inside me pipes and up reminds me that I feel really happy, time stands still when I make.
Even if it will no longer pay my mortgage like it once did..
Its important "work" .
Good luck on your quest.
Thank you so much. "Time stands still" - you are SO right! Keep working. x
I totally get this, Jo, on several fronts. Handling pain, meeting expectations, clinging to creativity, hating social media and wondering why I bother. I don't think I'll surface properly until Trump is off the scene and out of my head. May your woodwork blossom...
I know, right? My Tr*mp Derangement Syndrome is deep and abiding but I'm determined that, in my brain at least, he's as weak and ineffectual as he deserves to be. I hope you're doing well despite all of it. Keep going x
Can’t wait to see what you create!
Thanks Brandi, I'm meeting my own Unruly Muse over here xx