I took a break from stitching because of a sore thumb (if you know, you know). But I did get a chance to make a little handout to go with the peace pins, seen here front and back …
Happily, I started stitching again today … a tiny 3/4" piece of peace (palanca, for those of you who are familiar with Cursillo) …
Then there’s this bit of silliness for you to enjoy: the Buda, Texas answer to Ground Hog Day (because dachshunds are the unofficial town mascots) …
And yes, you remember rightly, this was our weather two weeks ago …
Gotta love Texas?
Well Nacho sure uplifted my spirits. A bit of joyful "silliness" is just the RX needed as we gather strength and resolve to go forward. Thanks Liz for sharing all that you share, peace pins, life, and now and then, good moments of fun. Marti
ReplyDeleteI confess that I have substituted silly reels on Instagram for my prior MSNBC addiction ... I'm still well-informed through print media, but very much feel the need for laughter to ease the pain (which reminds me ... how chilling is it that the New York Times has been kicked out of their press office at the Pentagon ... petty yes, as they are still able to attend press briefings, but also a chilling reminder that "they" aren't nearly done taking a wrecking ball to established precedent)
DeleteLiz~ I love that you created a lil handout to go with the peace pins. Such an uplifting project. And talk about uplifting...Ground Dog Day!! lol I watched the Groundhog celebration the other day...about the strangest thing I've ever seen! Winter here today looked like about 80°! Crazy. Nancy
ReplyDeletewe'll be in the 80s all week here in central Texas ... meanwhile our "government" is hellbent on gunning the accelerator on climate-warming oil extraction while the planet burns, quite literally as you well know
DeleteHi LA - good news that stitching finger is back in action. Buddy the Ground Dog made me smile - and that takes a bit whilst F and I are feeing ill. Keep up the excellent peace promotion work - every stitch and ripple counts. Go well. B
ReplyDeleteB - so sorry to hear that you and F are still fighting illness ... may you both soon be well
DeleteLiz, I love your posts & inspirations. Nacho is PERFECT to lighten up the day. Sending good vibes to you and Don. We have to stay strong & healthy to stay in the fight. As Joyce Vance says, "We're in this together".
ReplyDeleteI don't know when or how Buda became dachshund-crazy, but it makes for a lot of fun as they are such cheerful little critters ...
DeleteTwo weeks ago if felt like spring here and now it's winter with a capital "W." :) "Ground Dog," made me smile...that is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteOops...Deb G. When will I remember! Head smack. :)
ReplyDeleteI hope you keep forgetting ... it makes me smile every single time!
DeleteLoved the picture you posted of the fat snowflakes falling in your neck of the woods (or is that your stretch of the bay?)
I probably will, mostly. :) Thanks...it was beautiful, my favorite kind of snow! And well, both work really. One of the beauties of living here.
Delete41 years ago my boss signed a coworker and me up for a cursillo. It was an amazing experience for me as someone who does not attend church. I still have the palanca letters that were written to me. Loved the video and thank you for your peace pins you are making.
ReplyDeleteyou’re welcome and thank you for relating your experience with Cursillo … the truth is the peace pin project has been (and continues to be) a true gift to self
DeleteThe tiniest of peace pins!! Love it. My phone update put your posts in a weird place. Bear with me as I catch up. ~ Dee
ReplyDeleteDee - the world's gone mad ... figures ether-land would do likewise ... and yeah, the tinies are fun to make
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