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Monthly Archives: June 2012
Ayla’s rainbow connection
In the Shalom market tucked amongst the produce, plants and bric a brac
I was delighted to find
a stall of gorgeous and whimsical knit, crotchet and sewn goodies!
Ayla’s grandparents run this stall and use the proceeds to fund her support
for details go to Ayla’s Rainbow Connection
I enjoyed talking Ravelry patterns, pure wool supplies
(I recommend Weave, Bilby Yarns and Bendigo Mill)
children, baby signing and life with these lovely folk
who where for me a beacon of creative inspiration and good intent
and supply of gorgeous wool soakers!
Blessings
R
if you have any favorite wool or craft suppliers leave me a note in the comments and lets support these
valued businesses and each other in our creativity!
Grasses…
open sprawls of dried grasses
endless shades of russet , gold and ochre with
vibrant greens the peeping understory
soaking up the new dew
echoed over with ghosts of great forests
how changing is the hand of man.
tall to hide the legs of beasts, they become
horned cushions upon the carpet of whispering grasses.
aged grasses brittle and snappish
dried grasses flexy and weavish
spent grasses the nannies of the wet winters youth.
seed heads often lavender and chocolate
furry letters of hope to the earth
grasses native or traveller
which way did the wind blow you here?
surface dweller or deeply rooted
here for years or
pass with one season of romancing the winds.
grasses wild and uncut
grasses munched and shat
grasses a frivolous sunset frolic
grasses a hidey place
grasses a cushy place.
listen for the ode to grass on the breeze
chant freedom and original open prairies for grass!
let them dance their seed weighted fronds
in the winds of the whirled
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{this moment} – A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment.
A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.
If you’re inspired to do the same, leave a link to your ‘moment’ in the comments for all to find and see.
Joining Soulemama, for more moments go to her lovely site and look in the comments section on a Friday…
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Market Mornings
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So many years and so many markets
and so much delight!
I am finding a rhythm of how to approach it with children
Jesse is usually busking so I am in the foray with my little friends
Aiming to meet abit of each one’s desires
Playground, food, fossicking, produce shopping, hello to dad, doll’s clothes, push toys, animals, watching buskers etc etc
Bustling, stimulating, stories to share, strangers to meet, everywhere an eye catcher, hungry, overwhelming!
Whether on grass or a carpark makes a difference,
shaded or not?
with food stalls or not?
with artisans or not?
With playground or not?
Buskers?
many important factors!
having been a stall holder previously I can see it from that side too…
I have so much enjoyment from visiting markets and the market community of friends
and revel in the way people interact in these spaces
it is something unto itself
I suppose over time an atmosphere is built up in the place
when it’s all packed down I can still perceive the fullness of what has been there
Be open to being inspired by what others are doing also
On Sunday at the Shalom markets I met Robyn Crosthwaite who sells beautiful wool crafts with her husband
to raise money for their granddaughter Ayla.
Their stall stood out as one of the only with handmade products.
We connected over patterns on Ravelry, pure wool supplies (I recommended Weave and Bilby Yarns) and just yarned about good old knitting, while her husband needle felted rainbow badges for the stall.
Have a look at their blog or shop!
Some things for me to remember to make marketing easier
Take a pram or a trolley to carry your goods or children so your hands are free for rummaging
Take a list of what you are looking for, it can be oh so distracting
and then allow yourself the spontaneity to get your finds of the day
Take snacks and water for all
Hats and maybe a brolly
Be prepared to go slow and make sure everyone gets time looking at what they want
Take time to look at old things and wonder what they where for and used by who
Ask stall holders about the stories of things
Be open to being surprised and learning something new and meeting a new friend
I am blessed to be able to retreat to the bus for a breather and a meal and then
refreshed we burst back in and feast on the beauty!
It’s often a fabulous full day which we discharge by going to the beach or into nature or best of all a swim in a cool creek…
Which market do you love and why?
What do you hunt for?
What tips would you share to make it an enjoyable experience?
The End of The Day
With happiness at the future sharings at markets, maybe I will see you there….
Walking the Land
Exploring this beautiful diverse country
has me wondering again how it looked and was cared for pre-settlement
I carry this question in my heart
as I tread lightly and with curiosity
in places which move me deeply
who looked upon this place, lived and sustained life here before?
where did they shelter, gather, feed, fire, swim, tumble with children, hunt, die?
when was this place last nurtured?
as I move across the land or find stillness in a place
I aspire to bring to my children the awareness of connection
respectful inhabitance, mindfullness and enjoyment
my gift to a sacred place can be coming in quietness, wonder and presence
to take the hours to sit and observe and feel the place and the stories in the air and water and plants
To hear the music of a place when the creatures accept you are there pracefully
And to send some love back into the earth and invite peace to a place
we are often rewarded with glimpses of animals
who hide from cameras and large groups
have you glimpsed a place after all the other humans have left,
how does it feel
without the distraction of other people?
As Cedar walked me around the park
I overheard snatches of a conversation
I share this with all due respect to someone who’s permission I could not seek
An Aboriginal Elder explaining how his ancestors used this area (Byron Bay coast)
“this area was the women’s area for raising kids and that.
Great seafood and rainforest food. You know the tea tree lakes to the south, well
thats where the women would go and sit and bathe in them. Tea tree is antiseptic
and perfect for women having babies and that.
The men would be up here in this northern area of the bay and they’d come here to bring the women
fresh meat and that.
I hope I have related that correctly. I don’t even know his name sorry.
William Ricketts Sanctuary Victoria
Its the reminder that all these places we inhabit have an ancient history that I want to focus on in my life on this journey
William Ricketts Sanctuary Victoria
Do you know the cultural story of your land or home area?
Being inspired by this song by dear friend Murray Kyle
waking up to…
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sunshine (finally)
glinting off smooth sea
expanse from north to south
my being relieved and breath coming deeply
oh to fly out into that silver morn
on the whisper of a sheoak frond broom
bird of my soul carry me
onto the warm currents
and whirl across the whirled
with joyous delight
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Peace to you
Roselinde
this moment
I have followed the journey of Soulemama for four years now and I am inspired to share this Friday “moment” ritual with you
for more moments go to her lovely site and look in the comments section on a Friday…
{this moment} – A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment.
A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.
If you’re inspired to do the same, leave a link to your ‘moment’ in the comments for all to find and see.
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waking up to….
waking up to
the warm and cosy chaos of the bus
in the early sun
and the smells of cooking oats
still in the early stages of the trip
where things have not found there home yet
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what are you waking up to?
And then….
Most of the day was spent in Eumundi
The markets have some delicious culinary delights
Like fresh goats cheese and saucisson
Fresh organic produce and real bread!
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We sat on our patch of grass andwhere transported to a French field in summer 2008
Delightful diversity of stalls and my relaxation spot is the
Market Chef kitchen which has two teams of youth creating
A dish demonstrated by a guest chef. Lily and I sat for the hour talking food…
Last night I was dreaming of salsa fish tacos
And today’s recipe was salsa seafood tacos!
Yay for synchronicity
Its a great simple recipe you can get here.
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After markets while Cedar slept we went to Lily Heaven
Also known as Berkelouw bookstore
Rosi heaven too…
Anne of Green Gables and A cat called Penguin have joined our travelling library
As Lily picks up chapter books to read in solitude or to us,
I am remembering my joyous childhood eating books!
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The dinner preparing sharing this eve
Warmed me soully peacefully and I soaked up the relaxed time together.
I rarely make time for this slow chopping chatting together in a house
Tonight it worked and I cherished the moment
See! I’m even now thinking about it late in the evening!
We are moving into an unpowered area for a few days so it will be quiet from me for the weekend
Enjoy and thanks for visiting
It’s really really exciting to be exploring this old writing thing once more…
Peace and good sleeps
Sunday rain
On Sunday the rain came down
while waiting for a break so we could splash in puddles
at the Byron Markets
Lily was watercolor painting on her new Tasmanian Oak desk (thanks Marty)
and was visited by some curious little birds
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they tapped at their reflections on the mirrors
peered in at the children and brought us some cheeriness on such a gloomy wet morning!
I celebrated our wraparound windows where we can view the world around us despite the weather!
Peace
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