Business first... These story cloths will be going into the shop tomorrow (Wednesday, August 19th).
There has been a lot of staring at these photos, and a wanting and trying to write about how things are at this moment. Strong feelings of happiness, and sadness, and deep wishing. The word "clinging" gathered itself and rose to the top.
I found this when I cleared my shelves in the school basement seven years ago. Where did it come from? Floating amongst 23 years of teaching- books, supplies, plans, projects, props, backdrops, etc., and one little boat. It came home with me, and sits here on the windowsill above the studio table. It was beyond time to leave that job, some of you might remember. As awful as that ending was, so many great things came from sailing into the unknown.
Not long after leaving, this matchbox art was found in a shop. The message inside might seem sad, but I love it.
It tells me stories of longing, faraway lands and treasure, and whenever I read the words, "It took me too long to start", "But, I did." is always tagged on in my mind.
"Sharing Light"
