Getting it Together, Catching Up
The Power of Rest
I slept and slept, and it was a good thing. Never underestimate the power of sleep! I could still use a few more extra-long nights but I’m grateful for what I got. Aaah.
I’ve spent the morning listening to Joel Mabus‘ Firelake CD. I never get tired of his calming voice, wise lyrics, and melodies (whether sweet and calming or dance-worthy).
I have not spoken to a soul in the almost 5 hours I’ve been up. I can’t tell you how much I need those times. In fact, right now I have the music turned off, and all I can hear is the keyboard clicking, the furnace when it’s blowing, and cars driving by our ever-busier
neighborhood street. Even last night when we were recording after 11pm we had multiple cars going by, and a larger proportion of them than usual needed a new muffler. Come on, spring!
But as I’ve said before, we can choose our mood by choosing our music, and a little music can block most noise from bad mufflers. Joel is the perfect antidote today.
Photo Time
I downloaded the photos from both of our cameras, with shots from Friday night’s dance performances at New Aladdin’s restaurant. I especially like the one showing my back and the full tables, with the beautiful murals of Lebanon on the walls.
Lazy-Day Plans
I’m off to take a long hot bath, followed by a marathon Comfort-Wrap knitting session. Soft yarn is such a wonderful thing, and I intend to indulge in touching it as much as possible today.
Tomorrow will be another social day (I teach at Threadbear) so I’m building up my quiet time when I can.
The photo of Maia and the photo of the back of me looking toward the restaurant, were taken by Brian. The photo of me balancing the basket on my head was taken by Arlyn/Mahtaab (yes, I really dance while balancing it… and it’s a lot harder to do without wrapping your head with fabric first, which is not cheating). Thanks to both photographers for helping me document the event!
March 4th, 2007 at 2:01 pm
I love reading your blog. And your description of knitting on your Comfort Wrap echoes how I feel right now in working on my current ‘wrap’ type project. Touching the various yarns and colors is really comforting! Every night this past week, when I had really stressful, rushed days at work, I came home to the comfort of working on my knitting and it really soothed my savage soul!
March 4th, 2007 at 3:20 pm
Lynn,
I was so close! But let me step back. I’ve been gone for awhile, helping Mom and Dad. Dad had to go into the hospital in Saginaw, and I stayed with my mom in Chesaning for the week. While there, my long ill Uncle died, sad, but a blessing. Well, the funeral was at Hagerdorn(?) and Gd River. I could feel you at Rae’s, I wanted to stop in so bad, but I just didn’t have time! And afterwards, we were concerned about getting home to Dad, who was now home from the hospital. And from reading your blog now, it sounds like you were gone from Rae’s.
Now I’m home, and trying to catch up with all my blogs and e-mails. Mom and Dad don’t do Internet! I haven’t even read your week of blogs yet, but I had to tell you how close I came to surprising you!
March 4th, 2007 at 3:26 pm
Opps! I clicked submit too soon! I did read to find out where you were Friday morning, and you were at Rae’s! I’m soooo psychic!
March 4th, 2007 at 4:01 pm
I’m so sorry to hear that you lost a friend and someone who was obviously very loved in your community. It is so sad when someone so vital dies, and (for lack of better words) trying to do good things and live a purposeful life like this man obviously did. It saddens me more to read about Robert Busby, someone who I never met, than my own Uncle Dimon. But my Uncle didn’t need tears. He lived a good life, and touched alot of people. He was affected but Alzhimers for the last few years of his life. I’ll drink a soothing cup of tea and send healing vibes your way. Deaths may leave scars, but they are also a sign that healing has taken place and a bitter-sweet reminder so we never forget.