Never be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit. Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, even if your whole world seems upset.” ~ Saint Francis de Sales Yesterday was Boxing Day. If you live in a Commonwealth country, you will already know about Boxing Day . If you…Read more Craftvent Day 13 & Holiday Meals
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Craftvent Day 12
Peace is a daily, a weekly, a monthly process, gradually changing opinions, slowly eroding old barriers, quietly building new structures.” ~ John F. Kennedy Just one more sleep until Christmas! Are you baking mountains of cookies, frantically wrapping or avoiding those family members you don't like that much but have to see once a year?…Read more Craftvent Day 12
Craftvent Day 11: Winter Solstice
Winter is not a season. It's a celebration. ~ Anamika Mishra Saturday is the first full day of winter in the Northern Hemisphere. This year there is also a full moon. That makes it the brightest longest night. More on that here. This has only happened 10 times. The next one will be in 2094.…Read more Craftvent Day 11: Winter Solstice
Craftvent Day 10
We aren’t passengers on Spaceship Earth. We’re the crew. We aren’t residents on this planet. We’re citizens. The difference in both cases is responsibility.” ~Apollo Astronaut Rusty Schweickart I made it to double digits! My scarf/shawl/really big mustache is growing. I haven't quite decided if I like it or not. Originally, I thought I might gift…Read more Craftvent Day 10
Craftvent Day 9
Peace is the result of retraining your mind to process life as it is, rather than as you think it should be. ~ Wayne Dyer I had no idea there were such a big market for holiday advent calendars. I'm making up for lost time with a few more chocolate ones, a holiday tea calendar…Read more Craftvent Day 9
Craftvent Day 8
Nobody can bring you peace but yourself. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson On the eighth day of craftvent, my hidden drawer revealed the 6th new yarn. I know you're as shocked by this as I am. More yarn with sparkles! Here's a list of yarns so far: Tosh Merino Light + Glitter: Color Dirty Panther. I love…Read more Craftvent Day 8
Craftvent Day 7
You find peace not by rearranging the circumstances of your life, but by realizing who you are at the deepest level.” —Eckhart Tolle The word craftvent implies crafting. Logically, I know that. For some reason I thought there would be more knitting related surprises in the drawers. Instead, it seems like it's mostly yarn so far.…Read more Craftvent Day 7
Craftvent Day 6
Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace. ~ Dalai Lama Do you have any knitting rituals? Maybe you have a favorite chair with the best support and lighting? Maybe you set up your space with a snack and a beverage? Do you knit and contemplate the meaning of life? Maybe you…Read more Craftvent Day 6
Craftvent Day 5
We shall never know the good that a simple smile can do. ~ Mother Teresa Today is December 8. I'm opening Craftvent drawer # 5. Could I attempt to catch up over the weekend? Maybe. Do I care I'm now four days behind? Not really. Am I having a fantastic time with my knitting advent…Read more Craftvent Day 5
Craftvent Day 4
Peace cannot be kept by force;it can only be achieved by understanding. ~ Albert Einstein I tried to finish clue # 3 on December 3. I really did, but lace isn't something you can knit successfully when tired. I've decided I'm in this for the journey. it doesn't matter if I'm still opening drawers in…Read more Craftvent Day 4
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