As I sit down to write, I'm rendered speechless. It's difficult to sit down, to sit still, to simply be - here and now - when there is so much to do. The house is uncomfortably quiet, and I'm grateful for the chickadees and sparrows whose chatter at the feeder fills the empty space left by giggling little girls now in school.The newly empty space echoes the meloncholy silence of September.
The cool, crisp morning air brings me back to Squam Lake, NH.
There, an eclectic group of artists gathered together, a tribe of sorts, to share the extraordinary power of the creative spirit. Two weeks later, I remain in a joyful state of wonder at the beauty and love that infused my time at Squam. Could I truly be that lucky?
I'm overwhemed with gratitude for the warm embrace of friends both old and new, who so generously shared the gifts of their time, attention, wisdom, pain, humor, tenderness and love.
Susan, Kelly, Kathleen, Beth, Heather, Mary, Nina, Misty, and Judy: thank you for sharing your beautiful selves. I'm filled with infinite gratitude and humility as I reflect on my time at Squam.
And somehow the quiet of the empty house feels a little less lonely.
Hello Anne...how wonderful you were able to have such a beautiful artistic adventure with these special ladies. I LOVE your crocheted silver nest cuff featured in the current issue of BAJM and the rest of your jewelry on your blog. Talented lady you are.
Diana
www.dianafrey.blogspot.com
Posted by: Diana Frey | September 26, 2008 at 06:33 PM
Hello Anne...how wonderful you were able to have such a beautiful artistic adventure with these special ladies. I LOVE your crocheted silver nest cuff featured in the current issue of BAJM and the rest of your jewelry on your blog. Talented lady you are.
Diana
www.dianafrey.blogspot.com
Posted by: Diana Frey | September 26, 2008 at 06:35 PM
how lovely it was to meet you and have time to talk... i look forward to meeting again, hopefully soon! hope all is well with you and your family. xo
Posted by: misty | October 08, 2008 at 05:54 PM
it was truly wonderful, i still think back to it all daily!! cannot wait to go back...
xo
Posted by: kim | October 09, 2008 at 10:41 PM
Hi Ann,
How are you? we need to get together for coffee. Life has been moving so fast this fall that I need to slow down.
Posted by: susan greene | October 15, 2008 at 09:44 AM