I don’t remember a year with as many BIG changes as this one …
We are all feeling the shifts and changes in the world, as well as how they land in our personal sphere, but I don’t remember them all clumping together like this before. Some of the changes seem small in some respects, like having to find a new hairdresser. But, as it turns out, it’s a big thing. Linda has been cutting my hair for the past 17 years. I have seen her approximately every five weeks over that time, so roughly 176 times, for a half an hour or so. That’s about 88 hours we have spent together. There are many of my friends and family that I have not spent as much time with in those years. Many.
Over the years Linda and I have talked about a lot of things, some silly and some serious. It’s been a wonderful connection, a sort of touchstone of my world. That will be no longer. We will lose touch. She is moving to Maidstone, Saskatchewan, where she bought the local hair salon, and will be in the hub of her family once again, and I am thrilled to bits for her.
I will cherish this connection as something precious, because it is. It isn’t like any other friendship I have, in fact, it is completely different.
Why even share this? Because I didn’t want this important relationship to end without recognition of its significance in my life. It was more than just a haircut every five weeks, it was unique connection and sharing. It was special.
So, if you ever find yourself travelling through Maidstone, Sask, drop in to Making Waves, and tell Linda that Sarah says Hi!
The start of something wonderful …
These are my two latest acquisitions, bought together. Twins in different shapes!
They have now moved beyond their original look, seen here. They have their base coast of satin black, and are looking quite smart already!
It’s been lovely to work on these two, to sink into that place where I feel all that has gone into making them. They have some pretty nice details on them.
At this moment, I have NO IDEA what the tops might become …. but, as always, I will listen carefully at each step and proceed gently until all is revealed.
Stay tuned!
You can’t really go wrong reading Pema Chödrön
I guess I have probably read all of Pema Chödrön’s books, and all have come at exactly the right time and have been perfect.
Her latest, Welcoming the Unwelcome, Wholehearted Living in a Brokenhearted World, (Shambhala ©2020) seems to be the perfect read for THIS moment. It is helping me to get through these turbulent times, reminds me of things I know, but have somehow forgotten to bring forward. Her words are like a good friend, helping you navigate tricky waters.
From the jacket cover:
“… Pema Chrödrön offers fresh wisdom, heartfelt refections, and the signature humor and insight that have made hera beloved guide during turbulent times. In an increasingly polarizedworld, Pema offers us tools to find common ground, even when we disagree, so we can buld a strong and broader seanse of community”.
Yes, it is all of this and more!
Desktop image for MAY.
Yes, it’s time to change your desktop again … something new and fresh to start the month.
This image is from my 2022 calendar … one full of unusual days of celebration. These include some rather interesting ones this month … May 6th, World Naked Day, followed immediately on May 7th by World Laughter Day. Hmmmm, one has to wonder about the timing of these two things.
And there are many more, but I do believe my favourite for this month is: May 31st, National Speak in Full Sentences Day. Thank you Simone for alerting me to this important occasion!
If you want to learn the basics about something quickly, check out the kids section in the library! That’s where this little volume came from. Exploring the World of Hummingbirds, by Tracey C. Read, (Firefly Books ©2017). It’s great. I learned so much in 20 minutes of reading it … and now my observations of our herd of hummers is richer with this knowledge.
photo by Wendy Morisseau
I am happy to say, there are many new things in the works over here!
I have some new products to be launched soon and an ever-expanding pool of ideas that are brewing, which feels so wonderful. Each day seems to offer me more insight into where my energies are most needed and welcomed. Each step is inspiring the next.
Wishing you a week filled with brilliant and inspired next steps.
~sarah
Thanks for dropping by and letting us know what is percolating in your world. As always a delightful read. Enjoy your creative ventures.
Looking forward to seeing what you create with the lovely tables.
Thanks for being you❤️
Thanks Loll … I have these tables because of your sharp eye! I am very grateful that you think of me and let me know of things that you find. 😉
Perfect timing for the pleasure of just being! Thanks, Sarah 🙂
The pleasure is mine Simone! Enjoy the pleasure that May brings!