Two Is Better Than One

"Two are better than one because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow; but woe to him that is alone when he falls, for he has not another to help him up" (Ecclesiastes4:9-10).

This is very true:-).

No not trying to push 'religion' lol just writing.

Happy Father's Day to all the wonderful dad's out there!

Diving Diva...and Quilting

Well my thesis is finally done and in and just one paper to go sometime this summer and everything will be complete for my Bachelor of Arts in Geography & Urban Analysis. Here's hoping I passed everything once again a year after having walked through graduation ceremonies with my classmates and friends. Many of whom are encouraging me to go on to graduate school. I'd like to very much but I also need a summer off too. I'm actually looking forward to seeing my friend Mary and her family up in the Grass Valley area in a few weeks and going hiking/camping/bicycling..just relaxing:-). Finally know when the QG 2010 is going to be-last weekend in July.

Last night I got my graduation quilt I made for myself back and started putting the binding on it tonight. It's looking totally amazing! I have like 3 other quilts at least that I want to get in and done before traveling but we shall see how much 'diving in' of a quilting diva I am ;-).

Through the Whispering Pines

Lately I find myself listening to more and more to Christian music when there is nothing else good on the radio because it is soothing and freeing as I'm driving along. One of the songs I heard on the radio today is called "Healing Begins" by an amazing group called Tenth Avenue North. It seems fitting as I'm going through a healing journey of my own. I was thinking of this song this evening as I was quilting by hand a wall hanging that has pine cone fabric in it. Pine trees are important to me because of where I come from (trees in general but especially evergreens) and I've been wanting to finish that wall hanging so I can get it up on the wall in my room. Picture to post soon of the wall hanging.

Silver Strings mixed With Gold

Spider webs
Intricately woven
Crazy quilted silvery paths
Mysterious sustainable life droplets
Furrows full of golden grain
Wildflowers blossoming
Single/double Lane roads full
Lying beneath Magnolia

MJB ©June 11, 2010

There Shall Be Joyful Hearts in L.A.

So I called the main office in NYC and spoke with a really nice lady to find out if there was a Joyful Hearts office in the L.A. area. She said that they were in the process of opening one but that it wouldn't be ready until early fall. She said to give her a call back at the beginning of September to talk with her again and that she would tell me all about the classes they would be offering, the programs, retreats, etc. and the contact info for the person who will be heading up that office. Very pleasant lady to talk with and we look forward to speaking again this fall. The new office in L.A. is scheduled to open in early October. Yay, something to look forward to :-)!

Purrfectly Joyful Hearts

Oh I so do miss having cats and can't wait to be able to have a home again where I can have them...even if they have to be outside or in the 'garage with a kitty door' since Kilika is so allergic. Then again he's allergic to purrfume too lol ;-). I love how the photographer captured these delightful felines in a heartshape snuggle.

While in my ongoing search for ways to help me in my healing process as a survivor I came across Joyful Hearts today. It is a good resource for fellow survivors looking for ways to help them with their healing journey and how to get involved. The closest one to me is in Los Angeles but thankfully I live within driving distance ;-).

Peace, Purrfect, & Purple

Each and everyone of us out there is a survivor in some way or another but we all can choose to help end violence. Please go and check out a great way to do this and become a supporter of purple ribbons woven in your life.