Sad news tonight, and news that so many of us are dreading. My good friend, Laura, lost her mom. Thankfully, Laura and her sister and a helper were present. Thankfully again, Laura's mom - Jean's, husband Lane was present in their home, playing the piano, and playing a tune that Jean loved. Or maybe it was just that Jean loved to hear Lane playing their piano.

Laura called this evening to tell me of Jean's passing. I met Laura's parents years ago - at least 17 or 18 years ago - while we lived in Truckee and I was just getting to know Laura.

Mother and daughter relationships are complicated, but one thing I'm pretty sure about is that a certain daughter takes after her mom. I seem to be taking after mine, and I could see from the beginning that Laura was taking after hers. Jean was Opinionated,with a capital "O", which made her a huge asset in her southern CA weaving and spinning guild. Same with Laura in our Northern NV guild. Laura has been out of state for a few years, but her impression on our guild is and will remain a legacy.

Laura - you should be proud of the ideas and energy you instilled upon us - your vision and energy lasts and I offer up that much of who you are reflects upon your mom. Jean was a spitfire, an actuator, and a mother who loved you so much that at times neither of you could see that. You guys butted heads now and then, which has been amusing and frustrating at times, but I certainly could always recognize that you were your mother's girl. Of this heritage you should be proud.

My heart goes out to you and Mary and of course, your mom's love of her life, Lane.

Tibetan flags a-flyin- so may prayers going your way.

Love, Peace, and finally, Love.

A

Here's the plan:

Ok. It's only been 2 years and 4 months since I last posted, but today Inspiration struck so time to get back in the game.

I have the world's ugliest window treatments outside of the Netherworld and this needs immediate attention. Of course, "immediate" in the fiber world means start on it this week and by next year you will see the finished project. Did you notice that I didn't include the word, "hopefully"?

Teaching knitting has slowed to a snail's pace for the summer, soon to resume to a pace I'm not sure I'm up to, but for now, the hiatus has given way to - what? - Inspiration!

I collect photos and postcards and greeting cards that I'm hoping will Inspire me one day. In gazing at the ugly window coverings and then checking the bulletin board for those pics that cheer me up, it occurred to me that I could either knit 4 strips to replace the four 74" swags in my living room, or I could do a bit of tapestry weaving.

Holy Cow! 12" wide, 74 or 76" strips would be great in super bold colors and then also address the issue of the mint green vertical blinds. I'm going for the tapestry to begin with. May have to fall back on the knitting....

Amy, my friend, you are on your Alaskan cruise but our short time together the other day is pushing me towards a project that will take a while, but which I can own. Thanks!