In my leisure time, I love working with my hands – knitting (currently working on a Susan B. Anderson bird pattern), crocheting (still working on a Tree of Life afghan), and needlepoint. Have you seen Jennifer Vallez needlepoint ? I am working on Dorothy! There’s something calming about the repetition, about watching something slowly take shape one stitch at a time. I also enjoy reading, especially when I can settle in and let the world quiet around me.
Lately, I’ve been spending more time outside with my dog Kane. With the snow on the ground, it’s perfect snowshoe weather. The cold air, the crunch underfoot, and the stillness feel refreshing and grounding. These moments remind me how restorative simple pleasures can be.
The Prayer Porch 