Category Archives: Life

The Years of Lightening Up

Posted on April 8, 2021 by silvergrrl

Some of you will remember that my mother died just over two years ago, and that has prompted a huge evaluation of my life and honoring of my own mortality. If I have (with luck) a third of my life … Continue reading →

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Where Have I Been???

Posted on April 30, 2018 by silvergrrl

I just realized it’s been almost two months since my last post. Wow. My excuse is that I’m in the process of moving – we built a new house on the opposite corner of the greater Columbia area from our … Continue reading →

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Creative Play 

Posted on September 12, 2016 by silvergrrl

This week I have started a new daily practice – creative play. It’s meant to knock the mind loose, think differently, push boundaries. Proceed when the results are unknowable. Have fun. To help me with this, I’m using Keri Smith’s … Continue reading →

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I have died and gone to button heaven

Posted on April 18, 2016 by silvergrrl

Here at Mulberry Silks in Carrboro NC.

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BitterSweet

Posted on March 6, 2016 by silvergrrl

No big changes in life happen without mixed emotions. At least, none of mine ever have. This time is no different. I’ve just retired from my job of 17 years. Last Tuesday (March 1) was my last day there. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving – Turkey & Spinning

Posted on November 26, 2015 by silvergrrl

On Thanksgiving every year, I tweet throughout the day some of the the things I am #thankful for. I love that for at least one day, I focus on those things that make life worthwhile. We had a quiet turkey … Continue reading →

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Thankful

Posted on November 17, 2015 by silvergrrl

I’m very thankful, this week, for my spinning wheel. It centers me, and settles out the frustrations of my days. It helps that I’m spinning luscious BFL-Silk blend fiber, in gorgeous fall colors. Lovely feel and lovely result. The picture … Continue reading →

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Real Food Sunday

Posted on October 25, 2015 by silvergrrl

It’s been a while since I shared my Sunday adventures in the kitchen. The first fun item was inspired by our trip to The Local Buzz down in Rosewood. Mick and I delivered fund-raiser coffee there to support local flood … Continue reading →

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Golden Beets

Posted on September 13, 2015 by silvergrrl

Gorgeous!

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I don’t want to like Yoga. There. I said it.

Posted on August 9, 2015 by silvergrrl

Work is brutally busy and stressful right now. Mick and I are making no progress on the design for our new house-to-be. I’ll be 59 in just a few weeks, and I feel like this upcoming year is going to … Continue reading →

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