Monthly Archives: March 2011

~:: How I felt about seasons ::~

Posted on March 27, 2011 by K

The fulsome, riotous green of spring. And the horse-at-rest peace of Autumn. His flowers include some true felted wool.  Even plaid. All slightly over-dyed. (not by me) Now, I’m going to bed.

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~:: Blue ::~

Posted on March 25, 2011 by K

It’s been a blue-soul day today.  Wet and chilly outside; corn snow and sleet. This is how the world appeared at about ten thirty this morning.  If you look close, you will see the giant wet flakes of snow mueshing … Continue reading →

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~:: Words Fail Me ::~

Posted on March 20, 2011 by K

Okay, I’m going to talk about writing here for a minute, because I’m supposed to be writing a novel.  Right now.  As we speak. Because G is gone south with the boys to ride bikes in the red rock (not … Continue reading →

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~:: Just Saint Pat ::~

Posted on March 17, 2011 by K

One of the things I have actually known for sure in my life is that we were Irish.  I don’t remember when I first knew it, but I tasted it every day after that all through my young-in-family years.  Green … Continue reading →

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A Message and St. Patrick

Posted on March 17, 2011 by K

We, along with all of you I’m certain, have been watching the unfolding story of Japan with horror and sorrow.  Even short of compassion, there is a Hopkins Spring and Fall realization that has to come to us with the … Continue reading →

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~:: Signs of Spring ::~

Posted on March 14, 2011 by K

Woo-hoo, hoypoloy and sis-boombaa – how I love words.  Love them, love them, love them.  I love the delicate scents and shapes and colors of them.  The feel of them in my hand.  I’d throw myself into a pit of … Continue reading →

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How I felt about Autumn

Posted on March 11, 2011 by K

In honor of those whose summer is winding down: Just for fun.

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~:: Farm Friday ::~

Posted on March 11, 2011 by K

I put this little essay together for Wabi’s Farm Friday, which she, of course, is NOT doing today after-all.  Having guests, and all.  (Wait!  Wait!!  She did it!! I found it this morning!!) But I am flying this flag anyway, … Continue reading →

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But how have you felt?

Posted on March 7, 2011 by K

I’m thinking about doing a couple more horses, but I find myself stalling out. Stymied. Almost flowered out. I want to make them all white, or natural, really, because this is my 100% wool. On the other hand, I have … Continue reading →

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~:: Just Remembering ::~

Posted on March 7, 2011 by K
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