Finally Getting Some Action

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My left hand is still in a brace and will be for the next 3 weeks or so.  My Dr. diagnosed my issue as tendinitis  but I also have arthritis in my thumb … the double whammy!  But he did clear me to craft — for max 30 mins per day — providing I continue to wear the brace (except when sleeping) and take all of the high dosage anti-inflammatory pills he prescribed.  I’ll have to see about that.  With his okay, I got some crafty action; I started this spin during Labor Day weekend while my entire neighborhood was #turnedup for all the weekend celebrations.

Fall Spin

Polwarth apparently needs high twist and I’ve been playing around with treadling and changing the wheel speed to see what works best.  Right now, I’m kinda annoyed that I changed the pulley ratio to the smaller one and am now getting 50 million corkscrews.  But I’m pressing on.  Will work on it some more today.  But in the meantime, I’m just enjoying the ability to spin at my leisure.  Feels great to be crafting again.  😀

Fall Changes

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Through my window, I can already see nature’s Fall changes.  The leaves are starting to brown.  The sun is setting earlier.  And cooler, chiller temperature is already in play.  Even my body rhythms have started to slow down and this year I’m excited to nest and enjoy the slow movements of Fall and Winter.

A big change for me is that as at last Tuesday, I’ve re-entered the work world.  After exactly 11 months of job hunting, I landed a gig the Friday before Labor Day and started right after.  For anyone who’s been unemployed (not by choice), you know the relief it brings in all aspects of your life to finally be able to join the masses heading to work every day.  I already know that the new company is not a place that I’m going to plant roots in, but I’m grateful for the opportunity and what it allows me to do personally, professionally and creatively.  I didn’t get a chance to send personal messages/text to all of you who have been so kind in so many different ways while I was job hunting; I  honestly didn’t expect to start as soon as I did and the week flew away from me.   So I’ll say here … Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!  From the bottom of my heart!  I couldn’t have made it through the UE period as well as I have without your unwavering support and prayers.  You know who you are.  ❤

Going back to work means that I’m going to have to use my free time creatively.  So instead of packing in fifty million things and tasks in the time I have, I’m getting ready to: slow down and create my own Fall traditions, enjoy longer nights and quieter days, take long walks in the cooler temps, make time to read more, enjoy seasonal foods and soups, celebrate fully the upcoming holidays and create steadily, without rushing or being pressed by deadlines.

Fall (Autumnal Equinox) begins on Wednesday 23rd Sept, 2015; here’s to a wonderful season for each of us!