Last week, it was almost 60 down here in SC but we had rain (tons of it) and wind. It blew and rained and roared all day, with the accompanying tornado watch alerts going off on the phone. This coming weekend it will be in the 30s and teens at night. But no strong winds predicted which I'm grateful for. I do not like strong winds. It upsets my molecules.
I am totally going to try that apple-cinnamon-sugar buttered toast!
We got down to -58 up in Whitefish, Montana, but didn’t take the dog out until it warmed up to -31. She did not, it’s true, seem thrilled about having to go out to poop!
Beautiful to see that sparky white & blue… I can relate to high wind anxiety, there’s sometimes quite a lot of it blowing in off the ocean here, & yes sometimes getting out & trying to enjoy it in small amounts does help a bit (with ample scarves!) Warm oil on the body is helpful, (and grounding) in those times for me as well.
I don't know how I got on your list, but I absolutely love your drawings, photos, and rambling thoughts. It's like you are reading my mind. Thank you for brightening many of my days!
And I thought Highland Scotland was a wee bitty chilly at -8C (around 17F). That -41F is on the magic point of the conversion calculation where it more or less matches -40C. Time for paws to be well and truly tucked under snouts!
At the Tapestry in Conversation (apart from calls for Beryl) would you talk about your move to fringeless (am taking the class & loving it) and if you still use fringed and what for?
Brrrrr.... we've barely gotten sub-freezing here in our neck of the northern California woods and we think we're cold! ... I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with your neppy batts, a growing commodity around here. ... And I put apple slices on my daily cinnamon-sprinkled English muffin this morning. Yum! Thanks for that idea!
When I read your account of minus temps and blustery winds, I feel silly for complaining about our perfectly balmy teen temps with winds here! It is snowing another 3" on top of our previous couple snows, as I type. So pretty...from inside the warm house! Won't catch me out in it, but I don't have a Beryl-type that must be taken outside. Thank goodness for all those green jackets, right?! And I will now have to try that Apple Pie Toast! Sounds like one of the many simple pleasures our older generations came up with. I am excited to hear of your conversation next month with Nearly Wild Weaving! I hope to get a ticket so I can catch it later, since it will be during my work day. I have two topics to suggest for the conversation. First, it seems that you can do anything in weaving that your heart desires! Is there any other thing, crafting, artistic, or otherwise, that you feel you want to learn about or improve upon? Second, when you first started tapestry weaving, did it take you a period of time making mistakes before you mastered the techniques, or did it come naturally to you right away? As always, Sarah, I love your Tuesday posts! And go garden veggies! I love mine, too! 😀❤️
Hey Sarah - Hope you're warming up; we are in the San Juans, and the snow is now melting. For your talk, I'd be interested in hearing about the evolution of your tapestries. You've gone from your stunning largish pieces that clearly have a home on a wall, to your small pieces and language centered. I'd love to hear more about what that transition means to you. (and if I've missed this in your newsletters, I'll scroll back). You're so diligent about sharing your process with us, and I wonder how much the ease of technology has made that more integrated into your work. LOVE that you used a recipe from Rosemary Gladstar. She's a force!
On Beryl and the tree: I have a friend who says that he walks his dog so she can check in on Urinary Facebook, and that gives me the giggles.
Last week, it was almost 60 down here in SC but we had rain (tons of it) and wind. It blew and rained and roared all day, with the accompanying tornado watch alerts going off on the phone. This coming weekend it will be in the 30s and teens at night. But no strong winds predicted which I'm grateful for. I do not like strong winds. It upsets my molecules.
I am totally going to try that apple-cinnamon-sugar buttered toast!
Ahhh Butte colder than Missoula but -19f is hard for any dog… mine would like me to mix up that salve, does your friend have a recipe?
We got down to -58 up in Whitefish, Montana, but didn’t take the dog out until it warmed up to -31. She did not, it’s true, seem thrilled about having to go out to poop!
I have been thinking of you and how cold the weather has been for you. So glad to hear from you. Hope you can stay warm and comfortable.
Thank you for your fun sharing 💓💐
Pee-mail, lol! We call it “Nose-Book”. He-he.
Beautiful to see that sparky white & blue… I can relate to high wind anxiety, there’s sometimes quite a lot of it blowing in off the ocean here, & yes sometimes getting out & trying to enjoy it in small amounts does help a bit (with ample scarves!) Warm oil on the body is helpful, (and grounding) in those times for me as well.
I don't know how I got on your list, but I absolutely love your drawings, photos, and rambling thoughts. It's like you are reading my mind. Thank you for brightening many of my days!
And I thought Highland Scotland was a wee bitty chilly at -8C (around 17F). That -41F is on the magic point of the conversion calculation where it more or less matches -40C. Time for paws to be well and truly tucked under snouts!
At the Tapestry in Conversation (apart from calls for Beryl) would you talk about your move to fringeless (am taking the class & loving it) and if you still use fringed and what for?
So looking forward to this!
Brrrrr.... we've barely gotten sub-freezing here in our neck of the northern California woods and we think we're cold! ... I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with your neppy batts, a growing commodity around here. ... And I put apple slices on my daily cinnamon-sprinkled English muffin this morning. Yum! Thanks for that idea!
I can FEEL it all Sarah! Your winter colors, textures, smells, sounds, temperatures...Thank you for your inspiring, beautiful, hilarious posts.
Even at thirteen below a piece of delicious cinnamon toast could never approximate
A piece of apple pie for breakfast.
They are a bit similar in color, though.
The “think this to death” thought of Beryl made me laugh out loud. And now I can’t get the thought of apple toast out of my mind! 🍎🍞
When I read your account of minus temps and blustery winds, I feel silly for complaining about our perfectly balmy teen temps with winds here! It is snowing another 3" on top of our previous couple snows, as I type. So pretty...from inside the warm house! Won't catch me out in it, but I don't have a Beryl-type that must be taken outside. Thank goodness for all those green jackets, right?! And I will now have to try that Apple Pie Toast! Sounds like one of the many simple pleasures our older generations came up with. I am excited to hear of your conversation next month with Nearly Wild Weaving! I hope to get a ticket so I can catch it later, since it will be during my work day. I have two topics to suggest for the conversation. First, it seems that you can do anything in weaving that your heart desires! Is there any other thing, crafting, artistic, or otherwise, that you feel you want to learn about or improve upon? Second, when you first started tapestry weaving, did it take you a period of time making mistakes before you mastered the techniques, or did it come naturally to you right away? As always, Sarah, I love your Tuesday posts! And go garden veggies! I love mine, too! 😀❤️
I love Beryl’s comment about thinking things to death. This is very relatable on so many levels :)
Hey Sarah - Hope you're warming up; we are in the San Juans, and the snow is now melting. For your talk, I'd be interested in hearing about the evolution of your tapestries. You've gone from your stunning largish pieces that clearly have a home on a wall, to your small pieces and language centered. I'd love to hear more about what that transition means to you. (and if I've missed this in your newsletters, I'll scroll back). You're so diligent about sharing your process with us, and I wonder how much the ease of technology has made that more integrated into your work. LOVE that you used a recipe from Rosemary Gladstar. She's a force!