Posted in artwork, thangka, tagged eclipse, film, Tara on February 21, 2008 | No Comments »
We finished Green Tara today!
Isadora Leidenfrost is here shooting the last footage for the documentary film “Creating Buddhas”. Tomorrow we’ll visit Drupon Samten at Drikung Kyobpa Choling for consecration.
There was a lunar eclipse this evening, and we’ve decided to take that as an auspicious sign.
How wonderful it is to be able to see and [...]
Posted in artwork, textile art on February 15, 2008 | 4 Comments »
My “Three Mongolians” was selected for inclusion in New Fibers 2008, an initiative of the Fiber Arts Network of Michigan, juried by Patricia Malarcher of the Surface Design Association. The show will run from May 6 through July 24 at two locations in Michigan — the University Art Gallery at Eastern Michigan University and [...]
Posted in expat life, tagged belonging, expat, jury duty, voting on February 7, 2008 | No Comments »
I served jury duty on Super Tuesday. I’d already voted by mail but knew my vote was being counted that day as I sat waiting at the courthouse. I had a strong sense of civic belonging, a clear feeling of being part of a society. This is something I realize I’ve missed living so many [...]
Posted in fabric, interdependence, textile art, tagged interdependence, silk, silkworm on February 4, 2008 | No Comments »
I don’t remember where I found this poem. It was years ago. If anyone knows anything about it or its author, please send me a message. It reminds me that we can’t live on this planet without affecting other creatures.
Silk Worm Poem
Even before the little ones make their sacrifices,
Let us praise the heroic gift of [...]
