Comments on: A little break

By: debraann

debraann — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 01:46:21 +0000

Beautiful photos! Lovely places to take a break.

By: mendofleur

mendofleur — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 07:07:17 +0000

Well, Nancy Hahn! Was I ever surprised to see your name here!! I know you have had so much snow. I was wondering if you might have escaped to South Carolina where the sun shines. I think we are way overdue for a cup of something at a bistro table on a sidewalk somewhere……we have so, so, so much catching up to do. So are you doing anymore textile shows? I will send you an email when I get a little more caught up. Glad you visited and we must find a way to connect and catch up!

xx
Phyllis

By: mendofleur

mendofleur — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 07:01:30 +0000

That is a perfect word….”unrusting”, and I hope you don’t mind if I adopt it in the future. It could actually be a post category. Do you mind?

By: mendofleur

mendofleur — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 06:59:56 +0000

You are so loyal to all your readers. You must love the days too when you are disconnected.

By: mendofleur

mendofleur — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 06:58:29 +0000

Spending a day with M is probably a treasured day. I miss those days so much. It is so hard to be so far away from everyone.

Second-hand book shops are places of magic. It sounds like you found some books that are classic and very well-loved. And you also found a huge reference book on silk. What a find. I love finding things like this when you are least expecting it. As you mentioned we all need tonics to help us restore ourselves so we are ready for the next challenge(s)!

By: mendofleur

mendofleur — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 06:52:55 +0000

I guess they call this a burnout for sure. Too many days at the computer, and I ache for the mountains or a beautiful stream to sit by. This remedy does not always fit into my day, but just the thought of it is sometimes a second best treat. I think there is an unspoken rule or agreement with all who keep blogs that if someone checks out for a few days or a week or more, most everyone can relate and understand the absence. You are right. I think it does feel a little manic at times to be posting a lot. I even wonder sometimes if readers are relieved to log on and see that I have not posted anything. Sometimes we even need a break from reading and commenting. I used to get so caught up going from one blog discovery to the next, and now I try and allow myself a certain amount of time and then sign off to do something else. I think this is important in order to prevent any looming burnout.

By: mendofleur

mendofleur — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 06:43:53 +0000

Painterly rust has such a nice patina. I would guess, though, that personal rust is not as attractive as painterly rust. I could melt into the idea of quilts, hot soup, and bedtime stories any time of the day or night. And I know you have some of the best stories of all!

By: mendofleur

mendofleur — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 06:41:20 +0000

There was fog this morning and sun this afternoon, so this was a nice treat. I could handle more winter if we had ever had one (a little snow!).

By: Nancy Hahn

Nancy Hahn — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:00:11 +0000

Hello Phyllis, I can’t believe that sifting through all the stuff on the internet on this snowy day in Maryland, I found YOU! I’ve quickly scanned through your thoughtful words and glorious photos and wish we could share a cup of latte on a bistro sidewalk as we did years ago and catch up! Another storm is predicted so I shall have plenty of time in the next few days to sit down and spend some time…I’m so glad you have found your voice.

With love, Nancy

By: Martine

Martine — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:27:42 +0000

Happy unrusting……………………
XXXm