The quintessential I at Farm Sanctuary in Northern California. It was taken on a visit awhile back to meet the cow we adopted, Dawn. We are supporters of this non profit because they rescue and provide a home for farm animals that have been abused and neglected. Other than textile related subjects, it is my focus and passion. (I am wearing a dress because my husband and I were on our way to a wedding).
This is my Earth Day post. It will be rare that I show my face again as well as this subject matter on this blog. I intend to reserve this space for textiles, quilt history, and my own quilt creations, and will begin another blog that focuses on this subject. That said, let me introduce a book that is an honorable subject for the day. It was written by Masson and is worthy of every penny you spend to purchase or better yet, borrow it from the library. It will inspire you to think about what you eat and how it effects the environment, our health, and the treasures of our world that we are soon to lose if we do not heed the warnings.
One last photo, and it is related to textiles.
Old lace border with a digital photo of a cattle transport truck on silk organza layered underneath with French lace. I was after contrast, harsh images with incongruous delicate imagery. Hand stitched.
I admire that you are so open about how you feel about being vegan. By the time I was born, my father had turned to vegetarianism by choice. Part of the reason was pretty funny. But my Mother was not. It did create difficulties . Now it is much more accepted. At least on the West Coast. Having grown up with it, I was able to see the cracks in society were a person could “observe” and still be thought normal. I guess I have always tried to have both feet in both worlds ( free thinking and “not” out of the ordinary).
Bravo to you!
Pat,
How nice to hear your story. I find that being a vegan does have its drawbacks. I know we have not been invited to dinner parties, and I know some people snicker behind my back, but it is okay. My decision was based on ethics not health, and now it has become an environmental issue as well. Whenever I am hurt or angered, I think of Jane Goodall and her gentle and peaceful perseverance when she visited labs that were using chimps in experiments. Amidst her sorrow, she held her strength and never veered from her path.
well this post is a real “patchwork” of good things.
Jude,
Your comment was generous. I know this is not the direction of this blog. One important thing I have gleaned from you is the importance of keeping a focus. I find your perseverance the perfect example!
I love seeing the picture of you and more of what you are passionate about. We are all so dimensional, arn’t we? I love the subtlety of the lace and the truck. Dreamy!
Patrice,
I think blogging has given me a little more courage to share some other dimensions. It seems to be a way of growing a bit. Perhaps showing a photo is a baby step towards larger steps.
What a lovely photo of you. Thank you for sharing another part of yourself. I too am amazed at the focus Jude shows on her blog. I’ve tried it myself but I really can’t stay focused unless I have an embroidery needle in my hand. Blessings to you and thanks once again.
Debraann,
I think when one reaches a certain age there is a realization that time is limited, and doing all the things you desire is limited as well. Jude is one of the most focused artists I have met in some time. She had a line in an earlier post that I put in my book of quotes…”truth is you can’t do everything. sometimes that approach will just dilute your creative potency.” At this point in my life, I think that insight is a good one to follow. Your comments are always so supportive. Thank you.
The contrast between the lace and the image is powerful.
And certainly, a project that honors Earth Day benefits from discussion of the inspiration.
Not at all off topic for me.
Deb,
You read the piecework as if you were inside my mind. I think you should be given credit for living the seamless life and doing it better than anyone else!
Hey, thanks, I really appreciate that comment!