Comments on: The Journey at Home

By: mendofleur

mendofleur — Sat, 23 May 2009 04:13:50 +0000

It is wonderful to be home amidst my cats, the garden, and my own food that I like to fix. I am still recuperating from fatigue. Too much time on the road I guess, but it was worth the effort and commitment.

By: debraann

debraann — Sat, 23 May 2009 00:23:48 +0000

I loved this post and the photos that came with it. It’s nice to be home isn’t it? I can tell by your words(and I can’t wait to see those velvet pieces in your project).

By: Vicky

Vicky — Fri, 22 May 2009 17:08:20 +0000

No I didn’t know that Poppies had closed. Or was it “Poppy”??? Gee, you would think I would remember my first job, other than babysitting. I miss the Bay Area, but I also miss where we lived in the mountains. Sierra City was a small town and I loved it. Portland is very nice, I agree. I am north of Tacoma now, and with all the new construction, we don’t have to go to Tacoma much anymore, so I don’t mind it here at all!

By: mendofleur

mendofleur — Fri, 22 May 2009 04:54:15 +0000

That kitty site is soothing to my soul, but I want them all!!! Did you ever see such treasures in all your life? How can anyone say they don’t like cats or neglect or mistreat them? I bookmarked the page. I will be back to indulge. Thanks for sending this.

By: mendofleur

mendofleur — Fri, 22 May 2009 04:30:35 +0000

Yes, it seems to call me from many miles away. It is a bit scary. I guess I mentioned to you awhile back that my mother thought I was a bit odd because she had no idea what this sense was all about. I have no idea where this came from either. I guess it is better than alcoholism or drug addiction, and probably more fun too! Indigo is definitely one of those things that lurks and calls, isn’t it? Funny how one’s mind can wear a person out more than running a marathon, but I know this to be true because I have an ability to churn my mind in a way that is relentless and intense at times. I think you need a break from all this concentration.

By: mendofleur

mendofleur — Fri, 22 May 2009 04:21:56 +0000

Berkeley has not changed much. I used to go to Poppy when they were on Addison and then to the Oakland location. Did you know they closed the business about a year ago? I miss going there, but now I go to the shop on Shattuck instead, Stone Mountain. They always have a unique selection and lots of Asian fabrics. Sometimes I miss all the great things in the Bay Area, but I truly love Portland more. It is such an easy city to live in and I love the diverse culture here as well as the awareness of the “green”.

By: mendofleur

mendofleur — Fri, 22 May 2009 04:15:59 +0000

I will look forward to the link on cats. I always have time for this indulgence. Yes, I will dig out the instructions and play a little. It would make life a little easier with my blog photos.

By: mendofleur

mendofleur — Fri, 22 May 2009 04:13:23 +0000

You have such a lovely black kitty, Chya, who seems to have exquisite taste in textiles!
I pieced some more of the velvets and sewed them on to the larger piece today. They have such a luxurious feel to them. This piece is growing gradually. I need to become more of a planner now as the ideas are becoming dispersed.

By: mendofleur

mendofleur — Fri, 22 May 2009 04:08:51 +0000

I sometimes type with one finger too. I think you should chronicle time spent with the cats. I often think about this myself and wonder why I am not taking the time to do this.

By: mendofleur

mendofleur — Fri, 22 May 2009 04:06:15 +0000

If the chook sits on a shoulder, you have to promise to post a photo on your blog!