I'm ready for the rebirth. That beautiful shade of green that burst forth as the seasons officially change, is something I am longing to see.
This blog was interrupted by Beau's desire to go for a walk. Thankfully the snow isn't sticking, to any degree, it will all melt away quickly, although it is stupid cold out there. This time of year makes me absolutely crazy, Sunday we were at the park having a picnic. Today, the pups and I were the only ones crazy enough to be out. They have a fenced yard, so I am not sure what the desire for a walk was, I just know he wasn't going to lay down and chill until he walked.
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I'm sitting here until we go for a walk |
I was in a strange space yesterday, I didn't realize the date until late in the evening when one of my sisters posted the last picture of our entire family together. It was 7 years since that early morning call. The one I had been expecting, never wanting to receive. I had errands to run, so I hadn't really created a solid plan for the day. So I was basically filling in the times between things.
Hub's truck needed to go to the shop. I'd finally hit the point that I was not willing to allow it to go anywhere until it was looked at. My worrywart side had come to the conclusion that the noise we'd been hearing for months was no longer something minor, that it was growing to the point of being crazy expensive (I mean what isn't these days). Ends up fairly minor, whew, but they couldn't tell us how long they would need the truck to be onsite. Oddly, I rarely if ever go anywhere and don't truly need a car, but it feels strange to not have one. I often ponder how we got to the mindset that we needed things like multiple cars. Realistically, our family doesn't need two cars, I seriously hardly leave the house. Yet, it feels weird.
Later Hubs and I decided to skip dinner time and catch a movie. Gotta say, I was seriously not excited about his choice in movies. I am not a movie person, I don't sit still well, so a movie date means I am going to have to be still. The people sitting beside me would definitely frown if I started breaking out yarn and a crochet hook. It seemed important to him. So we went.
"My Dead Friend Zoe" is not a title I would have expected from Hubs. Honestly, expected a horror movie with that title, and he never chooses those. It is a beautiful, haunting, sad and hopeful story. I personally hope every person in the country goes to see it.
Hubs occasionally battles PTSD, any veteran that has served in combat is bound to experience it from time to time. Although it is not exclusive to veterans, they suffer in the greatest numbers. This story is about a veteran, it's about the process of dealing with those terrible things that linger and eat into the very essence of their lives. I was not about to let him go see that kind of movie alone.
If you have a chance to go see it, please do. Our veterans have done an amazing service for all of us. Understanding the battles they will always face is the least we can do for them.
As I filled the hours in between the things, I decided to work on things that will fill my booth at the craft show at the end of the month. I mean, why not be productive with ones time.
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I'm enjoying making these a bit too much |
Through it all, I couldn't shake the disconnected feeling of the day. It felt off. I felt like there was something I was supposed to do, yet couldn't recall what it was. As the day unwound, and I saw the picture my sister posted, it felt like everything clicked into place. I love and hate that picture at the same time. I cherish that we were all together before the domino's started to fall, my heart hurts to remember that was the final smile I saw. The remaining time was hard, for all of us, the remaining time was bitter.
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us |
I don't visit the past much. Which is ironic given that I live a simpler life more common in the past. I sometimes think it is because I am not strong enough to deal with what is back there. I never linger over pictures of loved ones gone on, I get fussy when Hubs wants to show me pictures and video's of my fur babies that are gone. It isn't something I can do. I am horrible with remembering dates connected to those memories. Maybe it is a flaw in my make up or maybe it is a protective mechanism. It doesn't diminish the love I carry, it just softens the ache.
Today is a different day, today as the winds race around and the cold permeates everything while winter struggles to hold on for another little bit, I am more centered. Today, I can think, I don't feel disconnected. Today is a day for daydreaming, planning and moving forward.
What does that look like? Outside of the garden planning, there are other things I am longing to do. I am just trying to discover what that path forward looks like. I am finally ready to start dusting off day dreams and giving them life. Hubs and I have long talked about my teaching basic sewing and quilting skills to people that want to learn.
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Gertrude, my 301a |
I am passionate about my vintage/antique machines and would love to share that passion with others. I'm not sure what forward looks like, but I do believe that if folks are interested, I am going to teach on those machines.
Not everyone has a vintage Singer 221 (featherweight) I am blessed to have several, and my Singer 301a is an absolute dream to sew on. I also have a Singer 99k and several 15's and 128's to name a few. The simplicity and ease makes sewing on them a pure joy. I wish I had been blessed to have one when I was learning. I also have the ability to work on all of those machines and I can teach others to take care of their own. Like I said, there are dreams dancing in my heart and head, I think they are just about ready to become real...
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time to stop daydreaming and get busy |
But not if I spend all my time sitting here writing, rewriting and day dreaming. I want to go get a loaf of bread started and then I need to get busy. A cold, dreary day calls for something warm don't you think?
peace and love my friends...