Not long ago, my cousin Eric and his wife Sara asked if I would be willing to make a quilt out of each of their children’s favorite clothing that had been boxed up in the basement. Read more >
Memorial Day: Revisiting My Quilts That Honored Vets
I’m honoring this Memorial Day by both looking back and moving forward. Read more >
A Service for the Living
I want to give a shout out to a new, amazing business I just discovered, Long World Services. They assist people in emptying out a loved one’s home and getting it ready for sale after they have died. They understand that many people prefer to do this task on their own, but that many others would prefer to let a professional handle the details, especially if the home is a long distance away.
Long World Services also posts lots of helpful videos on their Facebook page on how to approach this daunting process if you’re tackling it on your own. The tone they set is straightforward, helpful, understanding, but not patronizing or sugary. Here is the link to their video, What to Keep When Emptying a Loved One’s Home. (full disclosure: they briefly mention my quilts when discussing what to save or discard)
Take a look and pass it along to anyone who may need this kind of support.
Willamette Falls Riverwalk Experience
Last Friday I had the distinct pleasure of touring the site of the future Willamette Falls Riverwalk in Oregon City, just 12 miles south of Portland. Read more >
Mexico: Up Close in 24 Hours of Silence
For the past 12 years, my two favorite yoga teachers have led yoga retreats in Mexico. This year was my year to attend again. Read more >