From the first photo I took I wanted to make a block with the dragon as the theme. So thus begins the dragons. There are lots of carvings of dragons on the pagoda and all are a little different from the others, in fact there are five different dragons and this is the first. via…
Author: Pam Holland
I travel the world teaching and talking.
Photographing and writing,
Sharing experiences
What a way to go.
A day off.
I'm having a day off scheduled work today. I am tired, but I did walk around Hot Springs and I'm rather impressed. Great galleries, gift shops and restaurants. I spent the morning walking through this venue… it's huge and I can see great potential. There is a lot of work going on with the renovations…
Capturing the day
I woke before the alarm.4.45. And a new day begins…. I will travel all day today. There's an art to packing the bags and that is all done a day or so before I leave… I'm paranoid that I will leave something behind, and I do occasionally. I get really cross with myself. It's chilly,…
I’ll try to capture the day.
The Television is annoying the heck out of me tonight…. so with a flick of a switch, I can turn it off and listen to music as I write the blog. It's my last day in Michigan… Saying goodbye to friends is always a little wrenching. But supper with good friend Dave in a 50's…
Being Me
BEING ME. For as long as I can remember I've lived in my own private world. I'm never bored and very seldom lonely… When I'm on the road I'm surrounded by the most wonderful people…. however, there is always a time in the day that I sit quietly and work by myself and classical music…
Warm up class participation
Four years ago this week I was in South Africa… I came directly to Michigan and I needed to share a little of my experience with my friends here… We began each day with these warm up exercises… Now it’s become part of the Pam Holland experience….
Walking Tacos.
Is it a sin to laugh so much.? These gals are a hoot and we have uproarious discussions about love and life. We had "walking Tacos" for dinner…. Ingredients: 1 lb. ground beef1 package taco seasoning mixchopped tomatoshredded lettucesalsagrated cheesesour creamolives, guacamole, chopped onions, etc.individual lunch-sized bags of nacho chips or corn chipsDirections: Brown and…
An article in the Janome Newsletter…
Community Comes Together Through Quilting June 24-26, 2010 There are many good people around the world who do great things simply to help the community. When these great things are done with their sewing machines, it is exciting; When Janome is able to be involved in these great deeds, the pride we feel to be…
Folk Art Rose of Sharon
Folk Art Rose of Sharon…. New ideas, relaxing environment and a lot achieved.
Desiderata ~ OR “Things to be Desired”
Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others,even the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they…