Grandma & Yiddish

The grandbaby has arrived and is so beautiful and awesome. I can't remember similar feelings to when I gave birth, but of course it was much different giving birth then standing by. My time was spent doing the dishes, some laundry, reading books and holding, cuddling and comforting this awesome little being.

It was along ride to get to my grandbaby's home, so librarian friends selected some Books on CD to help the ride go quicker and of course keep me awake. Just finished "The Yiddish Policemen's Union" by Michael Chabon. Very interesting read, very interesting style but I would have liked a glossary to help understand what exactly what being said and what some of the Jewish/Yiddish terminology really means.

I am back to my world now, my arms occasionally missing the capture of a small body against my chest. So back to work, meetings and if I can focus, to continue the weaving project on my loom. It is threaded, awaiting a correction and then tie-on and the weaving to commence.

California & babies

Had a great vacation in California. My friend kept us traveling everyday. Getty Museum is an awesome site and one that should not be missed by anyone. And now it's back home to a renovated kitchen and waiting for the first grandchild.

August Update

Such a past 10 months. Oldest son married. Now soon to be a grandmother from daughter who lives far away. Another daughter moved from Midwest to East Coast. I am finally doing more weaving now that I joined a guild and am mingling with individuals who do maybe not production weaving but much more than I do. I am just fascinated with the working of the threads and do look forward to weaving more. It's been so hot and humid tho and that really takes the energy out of me. I do look forward to my vacation out west in September.

Driving Lessons

I saw the trailer to this new movie - Driving Lessons, and I am really looking forward to viewing it. Not only because Julie Walters is in it, but because I just wonder if it is the 21st century edition of a new Harold & Maude genre film. It doesn't arrive until sometime in October, so will have to see. Did view Little Miss Sunshine and thankfully that movie was not what I feared. It is a touching and encouraging film about a family growing up and experiencing various crises over a weekend. Letting go and holding on to family and to dreams.

Downsizing

Three yars ago when our area was hit with about 30 days of heavy rains my basement flooded. I was still storing my family's and my stuff in cardboard boxes, so this was a great opportunity to sift through all these mementoes and toss. Which I did and all my kids did too.

Then 2 years ago, some friends asked to use part of my 2 1/2 car garage to store and finish restoring their MGB. I agreed and in that process they helped clean out the garage, they organized a garage sale and thr stuff which didn't sell we were able to either donate or was taken my a local junk/hauler person. He propbab;ly lucked out out - I knew there was a lot of good wood and metals - copper pipes etc in that load, but I was just relieved he took it all -free!.

So then about 1 year ago I decided owning a large empty house had run its course and decided to sell, which I finally did one year later almost to the date of listing. Probably one of the few in mid-Michigan. Anyway, so now I am renting. I couldn't find that just right condo. I have further downsized my stuff when I was packing for the move. ButI am still wondering why I am carrying around not only still stuff of my kids but also stuff from my past, both my single life and the years of marriage mementoes. Why is it so hard to just let go. What am I saving all this stuff for? Are they really good memories? Are they really good things to keep?

My plan is to at least go through one more box and sort and give away. My books will be the hardest. But I can onlymhope I am contributing some joy and dreams to another reader.

Beginning to Blog

This is my first walk into this new world of blogging. My niece and nephew do this. I think maybe one or two of my kids do too. I need a place to journal and receive feedback on some of the questions I am living in my life. What better place to roam and seek out the wealth of wisdom, nonsense and good spirits for my soul today? It all can't be beyond silent meditation, can it?
I do hope there are kindred spirits out there who are also treading thru the new journeys and paths that their lives are taking because of decisions made and choices presented to them.
I do think this journey, like many other journeys, is about the roads taken and not taken.
Please welcome me as I weave through this new world.