by Cindy on June 14, 2010
It’s mid-June, it’s hot, and school is almost out for summer! An absolutely wonderful family in one of my son’s classes hosted an annual “pondside picnic” today and it was not to be missed. Imagine a children’s paradise – water, a tree house, lots of sand and a zipline – all on the property of their 1740 farmhouse in the Virginia countryside. What a way to start the summer!
I hear that some of you are already heading on vacation (lucky)! Here’s wishing you safe travels as you head on your way to some long-awaited R&R. May this be the start of some great times ahead!
by Cindy on June 12, 2010
Today was bittersweet. My Kindergartner graduated and was promoted to First Grade. Several Moms expressed feeling sad to see their little ones growing up, why can’t they stay little with chubby cheeks and big smiles? We all want to capture this place and time, and their sweet innocence. Afterall, my little guy still wants to be a bunny when he grows up!
Do you remember this popular poem from Robert Fulghum? It’s a classic and thought I’d post it here in case you’ve forgotten about it or maybe never read it before.
All I Really Need To Know I Learned In Kindergarten
by Robert Fulghum
Most of what I really need
To know about how to live
And what to do and how to be
I learned in kindergarten.
Wisdom was not at the top
Of the graduate school mountain,
But there in the sandpile at Sunday school.These are the things I learned:Share everything.
Play fair.
Don’t hit people.
Put things back where you found them.
Clean up your own mess.
Don’t take things that aren’t yours.
Say you’re sorry when you hurt somebody.
Wash your hands before you eat.
Flush.
Warm cookies and cold milk are good for you.
Live a balanced life –
Learn some and think some
And draw and paint and sing and dance
And play and work everyday some.
Take a nap every afternoon.
When you go out into the world,
Watch out for traffic,
Hold hands and stick together.
Be aware of wonder.
OH and a reminder for you….
ArtBliss workshops in the Washington DC area will open registration this Sunday, June 13th! We hope you’ll consider joining us this Fall!
Barbara Lewis, featured artist
It was so good to have lunch today with a few online-turned-real-life friends. Many of us have the occasional good fortune of meeting our blogging friends in person. I tell you, though, that there are so many more of you that I hope to meet one day in real life. Your messages of support and virtual hugs in regards to my last post have been such a comfort. I appreciate all of you.
Now back to lunch – today I met Jeanette and Barbara and we enjoyed a Greek salad, hummus, and lots of beady talk. My 19 month-old son was entertained by his pasta, crayons, yogurt covered raisins, and whatever I could dig out of my purse. 🙂 I think he’s getting used to seeing pieces of jewelry getting passed around and lots of ooohs and aaaahs ensuing. This time we passed around something very special – the latest issue of Belle Armoire Jewelry. Barbara has an article – “Wire and Fire” – in this issue and yes, I had her autograph my copy! I am so happy for my other jewelry artist friends who are also featured in this summer issue – Christine Damm (been waiting so long to see this feature – yipeee!), Diane Cook, Deryn Mentock, Maire Dodd (you did it!), and dear Riki Shumacher. Wow, these ladies inspire me.
Something so wonderful happened as we were chatting and getting ready to part … the baby had been running around, entertaining himself and happy to be let free. He ran after a lady who walked by, and she stopped to bring him back to me. I looked at her and immediately thought, “I know this person!”. It was my jewelry teacher from A.C. Moore…from my early days when I knew absolutely nothing about wire! I ran in to Cynthia, the very person who taught me how to make wrapped loops and who I had not seen in years! I shared a picture of that first wire wrapped bracelet not too long ago, in this post. It’s really great how this great big world can seem like small place once in a while!
Cindy and Cynthia
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