Block 854: November 25, 2015

I admit I do especially enjoy how the seams disappear in the background fabric. Date: November 25, 2015 Crane: 854 Days Spent on Project: 1009 Location: NW Portland, OR Person I would have sent it to: TBD Music I listened to while sewing: Well, I really wanted to listen to ANY recording of The Wiz, … Continue reading →

Block 848: November 19, 2015

Something about the sun this morning- or the lack of it in the overcast sky- seems to have made this Crane seem hazy despite the saturated colors, don’t you think? Date: November 19, 2015 Crane: 848 Days Spent on Project: 1003 Location: NW Portland, OR Person I would have sent it to: TBD I hope … Continue reading →

Block 844: November 15, 2015

Super productive today. And so ends another weekend. Date: November 15, 2015 Crane: 844 Days Spent on Project: 999 Location: NW Portland, OR Person I would have sent it to: TBD Music I listened to while sewing: I actually had the song “We Are Lucky People” on repeat for several hours this morning. I hope … Continue reading →

Block 843: November 14, 2015

A friend in Paris told me today that this reminds her of how the Eiffel Tower sparkles at night. Date: November 14, 2015 Crane: 843 Days Spent on Project: 998 Location: NW Portland, OR Person I would have sent it to: TBD Music I listened to while sewing: Today I’ve got an album named “We … Continue reading →

Block 842: November 13, 2015

Today was a trying day. Date: November 13, 2015 Crane: 842 Days Spent on Project: 997 Location: NW Portland, OR Person I would have sent it to: TBD Music I listened to while sewing: The Broadway cast recording of Hamilton. Can you imagine some at work dared to say that this musical wasn’t good. Gasp!? … Continue reading →

Block 841: November 12, 2015

On days like these, I have to remind myself that re-directing a ship on a clear collision course with an iceberg isn’t an easy thing to do. The ship has momentum. You’re fighting the pressure of the water. Someone before you obviously started the ship down this path. The passengers enjoying their expensive meals or drinks … Continue reading →

Block 840: November 11, 2015

Happy Veteran’s Day, everyone. Date: November 11, 2015 Crane: 840 Days Spent on Project: 995 Location: NW Portland, OR Person I would have sent it to: TBD Music I listened to while sewing: Again, strolling through Spotify. This week’s “Discover” Playlist isn’t as spot on as last week’s unfortunately. Thoughts/Feelings behind the block: Today I … Continue reading →

Block 839: November 10, 2015

Despite how I must feel on the inside, I must be giving off a lot of confidence on the outside right now. Date: November 10, 2015 Crane: 839 Days Spent on Project: 994 Location: NW Portland, OR Person I would have sent it to: TBD Music I listened to while sewing: I’ve got a comedy … Continue reading →

Block 838: November 9, 2015

I just turned my heater on. Winter is coming… Date: November 9, 2015 Crane: 838 Days Spent on Project: 993 Location: NW Portland, OR Person I would have sent it to: TBD Music I listened to while sewing: Still listening to The Colourist. Still loving “Little Games.” Although I currently have old episodes of The … Continue reading →

Block 837: November 8, 2015

I guess no one will offer you the permission to live the life that you want, or realize the dreams that inspire you, or make the choices you need to make to keep yourself invested in the world around you. I think there needs to be an acceptance that sometimes you have to go out … Continue reading →