this is how i read instruction booklets
this is how I read instruction manuals ~ in this case for my new (vintage) 8 mm brownie camera and projector i received as a wonderful and unexpected gift this christmas
The sky is tinted a bluish grey pigment this morning with a hint of violet that is so pretty and the air is soft and misty as I enjoy a blackcherry smoothie. Christmas has been crackling fires and records spinning with long evening walks on the beach, and gatherings of friends getting tipsy sipping apple cider with butter ripple schnapps ~ oh! and a spontaneous decision to go caroling in Crescent Beach on Christmas Eve which was immeasurably comforting to an ache in my heart which the smallness of words cannot explain.
I am happily busy preparing my project for the Wishstudio Art retreat, popping new prints into my shop, and preparing a new series for my website and ‘Yes!’ course called ‘conversations ~ splendid interviews with enlivening creative women’ which I shall be unveiling to celebrate the brand new year. In February Darlene and Duke are coming to stay with me and there are plans for a creative retreat in my home in the spring gathering ten lovely women to share walks on the beach, wine, art, music and photography and lots of chatter naturally.
Oh I cannot tell you how beautiful the light is today which is perfect as I am having a friend over to handpaint photographs with me and chatter over a homemade chai ~ my lovely friend Preet gave me all the spices including whole cardamon pods in lovely little jars as a gift for Christmas as she knows my favorite tea is masala chai hands down. This evening there will be skating outside the art gallery followed by hot chocolate and pastry so my cup runneth over. (how do you spell ‘runneth?’)
Sunday….realizing I am exactly where I am supposed to be …(becoming…it just takes time) and contemplating a little snail ballet
What are you up to on this beautiful Sunday?
category: Sunday's are for lovers, persisting stars e~courses, wishful virtual art retreat | | 12 comments »
December 27th, 2009 at 10:42 am
i wish i could just walk down the street and give you a huge hug. yes. that is what i thought as soon as i read your words. love this beautiful, contagious, happy energy. yes yes yes.
sending you much love and light on this last sunday of the year…
xoxoxoxo
December 27th, 2009 at 11:33 am
Oh, our days look so different, mine being quite a beast today, but my own fault, and that’s just the way it is, so I am so happy to come here and see your lovely happy toes in the air, twinkling with joy like little lights.
Thank you for sharing – Liz is so right, it is quite contagious! So now I am headed off to buy some blue heart ornaments I hope the store still has, and perhaps a smoothie. 
December 27th, 2009 at 12:32 pm
i am lurking around your beautiful site…looking forward to a new year…
December 27th, 2009 at 4:24 pm
Oh Maddie, you truly are living a wonderful life! There are so many reasons to celebrate this season and into the New Year. Good friends, good food, good wine/tea/hot chocolate, good music – what can be better?! 2010 is going to be such an amazing year for you. Hurray! I’m happy that so many good things, good people are coming your way.
December 27th, 2009 at 4:25 pm
PS: What am I up to this Sunday? We just went to see the new film Avatar. Wow. The animation and visual effects are on an entirely new level. And I’m catching up with my blog reading – finally! I’ve missed that.
December 27th, 2009 at 8:30 pm
Hello beautiful one~
So bright here in your world today.
So much to look forward to~
Happy Twenty ~ Ten Almost!
hugs and sparkles~
xox
Constance
December 28th, 2009 at 6:49 am
Am looking forward to seeing all the exciting plans unfold! xoxox
December 28th, 2009 at 9:46 am
your plans are beautiful, you are beautiful, and yes you are so right.
becoming does take time. love & blessings!
The Creator Has a Master Plan
Pharoah Sanders
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x59c9h_pharoah-sanders-the-creator-has-a-m_music
December 28th, 2009 at 10:13 am
You weave magic with your words — you always lift me high when I visit.
Much love, much joy to you this new year!
I am grateful for your special presence in blog world:)
xo
December 28th, 2009 at 3:33 pm
contented sigh
December 29th, 2009 at 9:11 pm
from the photos you’ve shared, your home seems most perfect for a creative retreat.
your posts always fill my head with delightful and magical colors. thank you for that.
December 30th, 2009 at 3:59 pm
i so can’t wait to see you in february !!
we are most excited love! your newest cam sounds delicious and i too have been enjoying the butter ripple schnapps cider warming in my slow cooker loaded up with cinnamon, yum!
love to you, xoxoxo