When I first started dreaming of a yoga retreat on our farm and in my studio (a year ago? two??), never did I imagine the pure magic that would happen. The soul-ships made, connections forged, friendships created. The pure joy that poured out of the moment. Full belly laughs, full-hearted hugs. So, so, so much magic.
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I go for long periods of time without posting on social media. These quiet moments are when I dive deep into big, meaningful work. My dad often asks, “do you have any projects?” Sometimes this is just a question; sometimes the subtext is “are you still, you know, working?” It can be hard to tell with us self-employed non-posting peeps. Spoiler: the answer is always a resounding YES.
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The air is heavy and damp. Cold for June, they say, but I’ve felt colder. I haven’t written in a while. To many things to do and too little to say. I’m changing directions. Less big physical work. More Neil Young.
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Alan overhauled our front flowerbeds this year, ripping out half-dead shrubbery and planting ornamental grains and flowers. It looks beautiful, truly transformed. A once weedy, overgrown stretch of land is now bursting with hollyhocks.
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Happy Tax Day to those who celebrate! (Does anyone ever celebrate?) And a reminder that whether your colors this past year were black or red, you are doing amazing things that have value.
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I was reminded recently of the importance of creative community. I had the opportunity to visit Lisa Schonberg’s studio at Zygote press, a printmaking collaborative and cornerstone of the region. Not only does Lisa make gorgeous prints, she is amazingly prolific. As she showed me her work, she spoke of the power of community that Zygote provides her.
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