Place

I talked about “place” in a previous post. I encountered such a place yesterday.  My class was relaxed and already busy when I arrived at the conference center. The buzz of machines mingled with friendly conversation and the smell of fresh coffee added to the atmosphere. The Bernina technicians were there early offering assistance and…

Drawing.

I admit to being really tired tonight. I didn't sleep well last night, thinking of family and home. Class was great today and as I sit down before dinner I am putting ideas to paper to review class for tomorrow.. The student will explore creating a pattern and of course I always have one or…

What an opportunity.

Here I am in central Mexico. On the TV (in Spanish of course) is the show my son filmed last year, “Whale Wars”. What a small world. I have been thinking a lot about the value of the experiences I have. I'm so lucky and I embrace them with passion. Just small ones like the…

Musings

Sun on the walls, blue, orange, purple and red ochre. Cobblestones roads centuries old. How many feet have walked here. What dramas have unfolded over the years. From donkey and cart to motor vehicles. Food to tempt the pallet sold on every corner. It looks delicious and if you're like me you can't resist tasting…

Doors on my shed

Spent the morning planning the event for the next few days. I left the hotel early and when I returned there was no electricity… Now I'm staying with friends Yoli and Victor. I worked late into the night on my presentation and I'm looking forward to going to the Tuesday market this morning. I would…

Podcast, Mexico.

Download Sunday evening in San Miguel Allende   The day is over and I'm about to retire… I've chatted tonight instead of written and hopefully I can get the photos into the Gallery tomorrow……