tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196839762405070691.comments2023-10-30T02:16:22.184-06:00Community of the LandSusan J Tweithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07672965940786234043noreply@blogger.comBlogger291125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196839762405070691.post-67511511289063963472010-09-16T09:30:45.776-06:002010-09-16T09:30:45.776-06:00Catherine, your image sounds like it was a sacred ...Catherine, your image sounds like it was a sacred datura plant. They do indeed bloom at night, opening in the evening and staying open all night until hte next day's sun wilts them. Datura flowers show up brilliant white in the moonlight to attract night-flying moths. Their blue-white tint is an advertisement that says "food here!" and as the moths sip the nectar deep in the flower's long throat, they pollinate the flowers so the plant can produce a new generation. Your image is beautiful, and so is your work!Susan J Tweithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07672965940786234043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196839762405070691.post-50733278818095569762010-09-16T09:15:04.191-06:002010-09-16T09:15:04.191-06:00I woke up this morning with a complete image for a...I woke up this morning with a complete image for a painting in my mind as my first thought for the day. It was a night sky with lots of stars and at the horizon, a lighter blue sky. On the ground was a bushy plant with white flowers, that I thought might be datura. But was it night blooming? What was that flower that shone so white? It was a very magical image and your information has been so very helpful. Thanks!Catherine Mollandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00581377761465940371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196839762405070691.post-85050430478072665622010-07-14T21:55:51.140-06:002010-07-14T21:55:51.140-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196839762405070691.post-2504679949929227572010-04-25T10:55:45.965-06:002010-04-25T10:55:45.965-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196839762405070691.post-90446628762666452752010-02-27T14:13:45.982-07:002010-02-27T14:13:45.982-07:00Thanks, Lisa. Wish I could have one too! This one ...Thanks, Lisa. Wish I could have one too! This one had a long journey from the first time Richard saw the boulder to the eventual installation, and the architect and interior designer who own it just love the piece. That's gratifying.Susan J Tweithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07672965940786234043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196839762405070691.post-21325455292511457352010-02-27T07:31:15.141-07:002010-02-27T07:31:15.141-07:00Wow! I loved seeing the process for this, truly a ...Wow! I loved seeing the process for this, truly a stunning, gorgeous piece of art. Wish I could get hubby to create something as stunning... he would be happy with a Home Depot pit. =)Lisa M Griffinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17845272919323202624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196839762405070691.post-84995382507427312122009-01-27T16:58:00.000-07:002009-01-27T16:58:00.000-07:00Yes, Janet. I'm planning on leaving it up on the a...Yes, Janet. I'm planning on leaving it up on the archive. Which reminds me--I need to point my new blog back to this one! Thanks, SusanSusan J Tweithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07672965940786234043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196839762405070691.post-60186652558462131132009-01-27T16:29:00.000-07:002009-01-27T16:29:00.000-07:00Susan,Will this blog remain up as an archive? Ther...Susan,<BR/><BR/>Will this blog remain up as an archive? There is so much good material; I hope so.<BR/><BR/>JanetJanet Grace Riehlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03921731725804450430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196839762405070691.post-9498001374402200012009-01-26T07:44:00.000-07:002009-01-26T07:44:00.000-07:00Bravo Susan!Those were words well used. I stumbled...Bravo Susan!<BR/>Those were words well used. I stumbled upon you blog by accident and I’m so glad I have. I’m off to peek at your website.Randyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02329757925686206633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196839762405070691.post-25616044566874602002009-01-25T07:35:00.000-07:002009-01-25T07:35:00.000-07:00Susan,Like you, I used to darn. Yesterday I bought...Susan,<BR/>Like you, I used to darn. Yesterday I bought two new pairs of SmartWool socks. Now I get to this blog with your wonderful reminder about "there is no away" when throwing things away. Thanks for this reminder about reuse, recycle, reduce, repair. I am going to darn the socks that are starting to thin. Thanks. Carolbookladyincraighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05356706421986287851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196839762405070691.post-28089406334537369562009-01-18T13:59:00.000-07:002009-01-18T13:59:00.000-07:00Thanks, you three! It's been a challenge deciding ...Thanks, you three! It's been a challenge deciding how to set up a new blog that reflects where I'm going now. But I've learned a lot about my own work in the doing--always a good thing. ;~)Susan J Tweithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07672965940786234043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196839762405070691.post-88548428334131782092009-01-18T13:10:00.000-07:002009-01-18T13:10:00.000-07:00Wow... growing is always a good thing, even if it ...Wow... growing is always a good thing, even if it is in a new direction. Happy Days! I'll see you there,<BR/><BR/>BeverlyBeverlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334121900896195207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196839762405070691.post-89359664293664350362009-01-18T08:25:00.000-07:002009-01-18T08:25:00.000-07:00Ring in the new while bidding a fond farewell to t...Ring in the new while bidding a fond farewell to the old. I will miss "Community of the Land" but I welcome "Walking Nature Home". <BR/><BR/>LindyLindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05315980350142729265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196839762405070691.post-7429990951480975612009-01-16T22:28:00.000-07:002009-01-16T22:28:00.000-07:00See you there.See you there.Susan Tomlinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01532464326705599296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196839762405070691.post-87702545605110096722009-01-14T12:12:00.000-07:002009-01-14T12:12:00.000-07:00The brand is Fortissima, and I got it on the web a...The brand is Fortissima, and I got it on the web at The Knit Shop (www.knit-shop.com). The thread isn't cheap, but it's really easy to work with, strong, stretchy and lasts well. I recommend it and The Knit Shop. They shipped more promptly than they promised and their shipping charges were very reasonable. <BR/><BR/>The best darning egg I've seen online is at Halcyon Yarn (halcyonyarn.com), my absolutely favorite online fiber store. <BR/><BR/>Happy darning! SusanSusan J Tweithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07672965940786234043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196839762405070691.post-26996967341930630902009-01-14T11:42:00.000-07:002009-01-14T11:42:00.000-07:00Please do tell what is the brand of the darning th...Please do tell what is the brand of the darning thread you are using and where can I find it? I have looked in the past and can't seem to find it. SmilePungo River Ramblinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00756160038679741114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196839762405070691.post-21193499747149375622009-01-14T10:51:00.000-07:002009-01-14T10:51:00.000-07:00Hi, Susan (G-T),As you can imagine, I'm over the m...Hi, Susan (G-T),<BR/><BR/>As you can imagine, I'm over the moon about the fellowship. I just have to get some other projects off my desk before Friday, and field all of the invites to speak, read, teach that have poured into my email box in response to my appeal for ideas for promoting Walking Nature Home. It's an exciting time, and also a bit overwhelming. <BR/><BR/>And I still have to get my new blog designed and up. In time. In time. (Patience isn't my best talent either!)<BR/><BR/>SusanSusan J Tweithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07672965940786234043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196839762405070691.post-55416128094689728932009-01-14T09:42:00.000-07:002009-01-14T09:42:00.000-07:00Hi, Deb,I love your idea of embroidering roses to ...Hi, Deb,<BR/><BR/>I love your idea of embroidering roses to cover the small holes that appear in flannel! That's great for nightgowns, but it would also work for flannel shirts or jacket linings. (Okay, maybe I won't do roses on Richard's shirts--perhaps embroidering tiny rock hammers or granite saws would be more appropriate.)<BR/><BR/>I used to have a darning egg, and it vanished in one of our many moves. But I showed a photo of one to Richard, and he promises he'll make me one. Eventually.... ;~)<BR/><BR/>Happy knitting! SusanSusan J Tweithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07672965940786234043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196839762405070691.post-3348851654759592012009-01-14T08:23:00.000-07:002009-01-14T08:23:00.000-07:00I love darning. It's so satisfying to put on a fav...I love darning. It's so satisfying to put on a favorite garment that's been retrieved for more life. I love darning eggs: wooden or stone ovoids that create a firm surface to work against (I also punt with other household objects when I can't find my darning egg).<BR/><BR/>I've darned favorite nightgowns by embroidering roses over the small holes that wear in the flannel over time: if you have two or three roses, they look intentional (and usually there are two or three holes by then . . . ). <BR/><BR/>Then again, when I knit socks now I use Priscilla GIbson-Roberts' short-row heel and toe structure, which can be removed and replaced entirely. It leaves me with socks that feel like new (although perhaps with new colors).<BR/><BR/>Doesn't have the charm of darning though.<BR/><BR/>Thanks so much for the post.Deborah Robsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14203300537927859039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196839762405070691.post-51250884766282532062009-01-12T21:01:00.000-07:002009-01-12T21:01:00.000-07:00Susan,Congratulations on such a wonderful opportun...Susan,<BR/>Congratulations on such a wonderful opportunity to write and let your deadline go for a while!!<BR/><BR/>May your experience be inspiring and energizing for you.<BR/>SusanGTSusan Gallacher-Turner https://www.blogger.com/profile/04060849318151375753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196839762405070691.post-64948744839778553062009-01-11T21:32:00.000-07:002009-01-11T21:32:00.000-07:00Hi, Lindy,I am indeed a fulltime writer. Which mea...Hi, Lindy,<BR/><BR/>I am indeed a fulltime writer. Which means I'm probably certifiable, since writing is not one of those high-paying pursuits, so supporting myself and my spouse with my words and my wit means I work all the time. But I love it: it's my passion and my vocation (in the old-fashioned sense of my calling) as well as how I make my living. I've never thought of writing a book about being a writer--although it might be fun to do that for kids, say middle-graders. <BR/><BR/>The Wolf Moon was spectacular here just before dawn!<BR/><BR/>SusanSusan J Tweithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07672965940786234043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196839762405070691.post-51656470819463433252009-01-11T21:29:00.000-07:002009-01-11T21:29:00.000-07:00Hi, Dani,Yup, a positive outlook is something I'm ...Hi, Dani,<BR/><BR/>Yup, a positive outlook is something I'm deliberately cultivating, despite all that's going on. And I'm convinced that we only see opportunities if we're looking for them (and we have some sense of what we are aiming for). I wouldn't have imagined the writing fellowship in this specific form, but once I saw it, I knew how to use it!<BR/><BR/>Blessings, SusanSusan J Tweithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07672965940786234043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196839762405070691.post-86447029946963339782009-01-11T11:29:00.000-07:002009-01-11T11:29:00.000-07:00Congratulations for starting the new year with suc...Congratulations for starting the new year with such a positive outlook and a marvelous opportunity! I suspect they're cosmically linked, don't you? ;)<BR/><BR/>Pax,<BR/><BR/>Dani<BR/>http://blogbooktours.blogspot.comDanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196839762405070691.post-51331784386942704372009-01-10T20:55:00.000-07:002009-01-10T20:55:00.000-07:00Hi Susan, It has occurred to me that you must writ...Hi Susan, It has occurred to me that you must write almost all of the time. You have a website, blog, books to write, articles to write, deadlines, book signings, workshops and classes to teach, lectures, appearances. I'm sure there is a great deal more that I haven't even touched on. <BR/><BR/>Have you considered writing a book about the life of an author? <BR/><BR/>Lindy<BR/><BR/>BTW - Yes, thank you - things are fine and overwhelmingly busy (always busy teaching 4th grade ELL)in the land of ironwood and saguaros..... The "Wolf Moon" was spectacular at sunset this evening! Hope to have pics. on my blog tomorrow.Lindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05315980350142729265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196839762405070691.post-89181480744993466802009-01-10T14:13:00.000-07:002009-01-10T14:13:00.000-07:00Hi, Lindy,Thanks! Designing the new site was a ton...Hi, Lindy,<BR/><BR/>Thanks! Designing the new site was a ton of work, but I'm really happy with my new public face! Next comes a new blog (I'll link this one to it), but I've had some technical problems with that which are proving difficult to solve. It'll come eventually.<BR/><BR/>I was delighted and honored that Sherrie wanted to do the illustrations for Walking Nature Home. The chapters are named for constellations, and she painted a watercolor of each constellation. They are beautiful, and add so much to the book. <BR/><BR/>I hope all's well in the land of ironwood and saguaros.... SusanSusan J Tweithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07672965940786234043noreply@blogger.com