Category: general
Teaching in and with Love, in Failure and in Success
No matter how much I plan, when faced with enacting that plan and living it, the abstract becomes real. I set my writing topics several weeks ago; this week my writing and I landed squarely in yamin noraim, the days of awe on the jewish calendar. The topic du jour was to anchor reflections with…
The Boring Purchase That Lasts
In mid-August of 1993, on a road trip to Maine, I bought an LL Bean tote at the Freeport outlet. It wasn’t exactly an exciting purchase for a high school student, especially as it was brown with a white webbing stripe leading to a leather handle. I would not be dissuaded; I knew it would…
taking stock
This is the time of year that asks us to take stock. It’s built into the calendar: today the end of Q1, we recently marked the beginning of spring, and erev Passover is tomorrow. The daffodils are starting and there are bunnies everywhere. It feels like the right moment to look up from the work…
the serious work of play
Cas Holman writes in chapter 3 of Playful that play commonly serves as a pressure release valve: a low-stakes way to let off steam, to grapple with emotions, to let go of cares and worries for a time. It helps us celebrate good times and cope with hard times. And if we can let go…
Learning Together
I’ve been thinking about the difference between having experience and being able to teach it. After several years on the sidelines in the fiber arts space, I’m finding my way back and shifting my focus. While I still may design on occasion, I still edit, and create samples. Right now I’m figuring out what it…
tips for after sheep and wool
The days after a sheep and wool festival (or any large event) are ones which can cause a range of emotions. This is true whether you attended or didn’t. For a while, you might feel a grief of sorts; and that’s completely normal and okay. This year, I didn’t make it to Rhinebeck. After the…