February is almost over. A month that in past years distressed me to no end (see Valentines Day and the agonizingly long winter) and this year February redeemed through the magic of Vitamin D and varying weather that, dare I say, was almost pleasant. Between continuing to create, the slow return of spring, and a singularly adorable cat, it’s been quite a lovely month.
The return of the chives! I had though them dead for certain, but lo and behold the green stalks have begun to emerge through the remnants of last year to make delicious seasoning for my morning eggs of the future.
Recent record purchases and the ensuing well soundtracked project time has given my days off a new feel. Now I can spend my time quilting, blogging and reading to the tune of Brothers and Sisters by the Allman Brothers! Or the epic that is 2112! ::commence geek out on orchestral and Southern classic rock:: Even though vinyl isn’t sustainable persay, I figure used vinyl has a smaller footprint than new cds, hence the inclusion of a record player on the wedding gift registry 🙂
Handquilting! I’m taking a class at Glad Creations Quilts and feel like I’ve discovered the perfect project in many ways. It’s useful, it’s portable, and it starts loads of great conversations with strangers. The project for the class is a sampler quilt wall hanging, but I hope to make a full bed sized quilt using one particular block pattern and all recycled/reused fabric in the not too distant future.
This little cat has squirmed her way deep into my heart. Su-Su (or Sioux-Sioux as I spell it in my head) looks like a kitten, occasionally acts like a dog, and is maybe the best example I’ve ever encountered of a cat that could melt that heart of any supposed cat hater. There’s a great quote on a mural on the animal hospital I pass by frequently that says something along the lines of “Until one has loved an animal, one’s heart is not fully opened”. Su-Su is living proof of that.
Transition Towns and sustainability/community building work have been particularly inspiring this month. I plan to write a more comprehensive post on this in the future, but for now suffice to say that parties and potlucks and canning and backyard chickens make any impending apocalypse due to climate change seem that much less terrifying and that much more an opportunity to truly know your neighbors, live lightly on the earth, and build authentic community.
What have you been loving this month?
Space to simplify. 