When Disaster Strikes

When disaster strikes, it is good to remain calm. Things will take its course and normally, things do work out.
So here are some reminders that staying collected and hoping for the best do take one over obstacles safely for a softer landing.

The garden floor turned white last night ...

The garden floor turned white last night as I glanced out of the window beside my bed. First snow of the season softly felt. It was a magical moment, but I was tired. I thought to myself, "I should sleep well tonight. I finally put some order to the recent snapshots and uploaded the results. Tomorrow I can start thinking seriously about packing. By week's end, I shall be back close to the Tropic of Cancer, I shall be a child again and spend some time with mother."

In the past few months, I ran myself ragged with deadlines. The deadlines came and past. I had fun with my play, perhaps a little too much fun. I felt I was on the edge of losing it, losing the balance, the harmony, the ugly word - control. I must be more careful in the new year. I must watch myself and stay away from the temptation of over-committing.

It will be the beginning of the New Year when I will return to my studio again. So it is appropriate to write about my Open Studio experience back in October.

Arts Westmount 2008 took place the weekend of October 18 and 19. This was the second Arts Westmount event and the first time I participated. It proved to be a great experience even if it was a fair bit of effort to pull it off.

As usual, I didn't finish all I wanted to do, but that's very much expected. it's the norm of my life. The unexpected twist was the emergence water main break disaster. Having to deal with workmen digging holes on my front lawn and inside my studio space when I needed to do last minute preparation and cleanup was a nightmare I can do without..

The visits were interesting and the visitors interested. I even made some sales! It feels good to be appreciated, especially when people were ready to part with their cash. Would I do it again? Most probably. It was an interesting stopping point on my on-going journey. The best part of it was meeting and interacting with all the "chance" visitors.

As I like to do with me new adventures, I took lots of photos. My camera has become my trusted notepad. So another album has been added to the collection.

See it at http://picasaweb.google.ca/MoonGlowStudio/ArtsWestmount2008#

Thanks Marilyn!

Hanging Loose and Comfy - Thanks Marilyn for modeling for me.

Hanging Loose Comfy Wrap

So we were playing with Indigo dyeing. So we have to experiment with shibori techniques. So we look up the web to learn all we can. But one thing leads to another, who knows where we might end up? On seeing the beautiful wrap coats of Karen Illman Miller at Nautilus Fiberarts, I just have to figure it out. Besides, there's this colorful yardage sitting around crying out for attention...

Et Voila, my version of "Hanging Loose Comfy Wrap" was born in a jeffy. I'm ever so pleased.

Meet Oscar, my new pal

I once had a friend named Oscar. We played in the amateur mandoline group together every saturday at the Preville Fine Art Centre.

Oscar the Octopus was born today. Isn't he handsome?

Good Time making New Friends

The highlight of this week is my 3 day visit to Perth, Ontario with the wonderful new friends of the Lanark County Quilters Guild. I am delighted with the enthusiasm and energy level of this group of seasoned quilters. Watch them spinning out circles! Thank you all for inviting me.

The side trip to Brockville on the home stretch was combined with a most enjoyable dinner with 2 of the "Threads" and an eye-opening visit to Kit's studio. Did some damage to Jennifer's "Picket Fence"

Welcome 2008 - Happy New Year!

Eternity - existence outside of time.

It's finally done! And I did it my way.
First entry on project book September 16, 2004.
The last entry put down today, January 1, 2008.