This season is full of Spirit, so it thrills me to celebrate all the many reasons to do so. The darkness that is descending brings out our best human traits of striving for the light, connection and sharing. That is if we can successfully circumvent all the commercialism. The other day was the 50th anniversary of “Charlie Brown Christmas”. I thought wow, they thought it was commercial then, if they could see it now… (more…)
Celebrating the season, today is the Day of the Transformation of the Benu – the Egyptian sunbird identified with Ra, the Sun God, Phoenix, lights on the World Tree in Heliopolis to announce the birth of of a New Cycle. Bring it on… (more…)
Last weekend was the time to take down our Morning Glory Wall on the east side of the porch. It is always a shock, first to say good bye to some of my favorite flowers, and the feeling of shelter they provide, second to experience how much light comes into the house, light that is welcome this time of year. We balance that shock by decorating the outdoors with beads of all sizes, beads in surprise places, fun preparations for the Open Studio, fun things for you to see and find. (more…)
I’m getting ready to reveal secrets I’ve been developing in the studio this summer, just waiting for the right time.