Friday Photos: I Ching No. 28 Critical Mass

24 Mar

I counted 108 pots!

Then there is another 20 plus not shown in the photo.

From a Google search of the definition of “Critical Mass”….the first (from physics) has to do with the minimum amount of fissile material needed to maintain a nuclear chain reaction…the second has to do with the minimum size required to start or maintain a venture.  Wilhem’s translation for I Ching No. 28 is “preponderance of the Great”.  David Hinton’s translation for I Ching No. 28 is “Vast beyond” looking forward to the changes in the situation.  Both authors have lines that include “sagging ridge pole” as the problem driving change.  That is the background on my struggle choosing an image for No. 28, until I cleaned out my garden shed this week!

All these containers held flowers, vegetables and herb plants (accumulated over 10 years).  As of this writing, all will be redeployed with plant divisions, seeds or deposited at the recycling center.  Critical mass–>chain reaction.

She Catches Sun Beams

21 Mar

Better than catching a mouse? The boss thinks so!!

Friday Photos: A Walk in the Park

10 Mar

Yesterday, Turkey Run State Park

Suspension bridge

Bridge

 

 

 

 

Friends and family

Prayer shawl for hospice care

7 Mar

 

Prayer shawl

I love the concept of knitted prayer shawls.  Knitting is a meditative endeavor that naturally pairs with prayer.  During this year’s season of Lent, I will make three prayer shawls as requested for hospice care.    The yarn I have in my stash is Lion Brand Wool-ease which is a Lamb’s Wool blend with acrylic.  This scripture came to mind:

“Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.”  John 1:29

This color #232 is named “Wood”…hummm…wooden cross.  The pattern repeats the number ‘three’ for the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

The symbolism I just wrote about is lost on Eve, office assistant.  She thinks this project is just her ‘size’.

Eve

Friday Photo: IChing No.45 Composure, Gather Together

3 Mar
Leonardo Hotel, Munich

Leonardo Hotel, Munich

IChing No.45 (Joyous over Receptive)

Translation by David Hinton—Composure

Translation by Richard Wilhelm—Gathering together

Book Review: The Einstein Prophecy by Robert Masello (2015)

28 Feb

This work of historical fiction is like “The Monuments Men” meeting “Indiana Jones” with a Biblical history mystery plus a love story.  I thoroughly enjoyed the details of the Princeton University campus circa 1944-5.  The story of Saint Anthony of Egypt’s life and times was new to me.  I found the details of Albert Einstein’s life and work in America during World War II engaging and compelling.  (Spoiler:  The details of Einstein’s prophecy are explained at the end of the book.)

Supporting volunteers in Iowa who support Days for Girls International!

21 Feb

Elfcroft’s last shipment was divided between church, university and women’s groups to be delivered to Ghana, Guatemala and Uganda as complete kits.  Pads and liners are the most labor intensive items.

https://www.daysforgirls.org

39 more "sets" of 8 tri-fold flannel pads ready to ship!

One plus 39 more “sets” of 8 tri-fold flannel pads ready to ship!

Total of 80 shields with PUL lining to support 40 kits.

Total of 80 shields with PUL lining to support 40 kits.

 

 

 

Friday Photo: IChing No.37 Family

17 Feb
Family (Downtown Abbey style) formal dinner party for 60th Anniversary

Family (Downtown Abbey style) formal dinner party for 60th Anniversary

Angels watching over us.  Nice!

Global Style

14 Feb

Emily Henderson’s (HGTV Design Star) blog post on “Global Style” reminded me of my grandmother!

https://stylebyemilyhenderson.com/blog/find-style-global

Mam-ma Tuggle taught elementary school then traveled to the far corners of the world with teacher’s groups on her summer vacations from 1964-1990.  MDT’s living room was a treasure box of images and objects from her travels…Europe, Philippines, Japan, South America, Alaska, Greece, Australia, Canada, Central America, Caribbean, Hawaii…

"Mola" handmade in Panama. (Reverse applique technique using 2 to 7 layers of different colored cloth.

“Mola” handmade in Panama. (Reverse applique using 2 to 7 layers of different colored cloth.)

Sheepskin rug, Australia/New Zealand Love this sooo much, I have four!

Sheepskin rug, New Zealand Love this sooo much, I have four!

This reminds me of Morocco

I believe this is from the Philippines.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Having grown up with “World Style”….I chose this Chinese wool rug for myself at the 1980 World Fair.

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Thank you Emily Henderson for naming this style, which sometimes feels like Pier One but is not.

Friday Photo: I Ching No. 54 Marry Maiden

10 Feb
Oh Happy Day!

Oh Happy Day!  Melody may be the happiest bride I have known.

I admire the depth and breath of understanding Taobabe has of IChing….awesome!  She recently posted an amazing explanation of “Marrying Maiden”.

https://taobabe.wordpress.com/2017/02/07/hexagram-54-the-marrying-maiden/