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With Just Some Thread & A Cloth…

Posted on June 4, 2015 by wendyj-sagahill

I recently stumbled upon a work of textile art, The Quaker Tapestry, that struck me as worthy to share here—perhaps as inspiration or perhaps just to share so that it may be known by a wider audience. It is an example … Continue reading →

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Spinning Light Bulbs and the Mindful Now

Posted on December 19, 2014 by wendyj-sagahill

I so seldom write to this blog. Besides, does anyone read blogs anymore? We are so inundated with online musings into the ether. But when life has compelled the muse, as it has for me recently, I think that writing … Continue reading →

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Room to Grow (& be creative)

Posted on December 4, 2013 by wendyj-sagahill

2013 – the year of the big ADDITION PROJECT! It may have taken from April to December, but I’m back to blogging. My excuse for the absence is that I have been a little preoccupied this year. After 20 years … Continue reading →

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The End? of Earthly Coat

Posted on December 15, 2012 by wendyj-sagahill

Oh my goodness. This update is quite overdue. A busy life has kept me from concluding my thoughts on the Earthly Coat experience. But I’m not so sure I should blame a busy life. Deep down, I haven’t wanted the Coat … Continue reading →

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Developments at the (Nearly) 2-Month Point

Posted on July 3, 2012 by wendyj-sagahill

“It’s a volcano.” “Look at the painted flowers!” “It’s a coat for the stump.” “It looks like something Hagrid would wear.” [A giant in the Harry Potter books.] “I want a coat like this!” Those are some of the comments … Continue reading →

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“Earthly Coat” Revealed!

Posted on June 7, 2012 by wendyj-sagahill

I’m at the end of my long journey for the “Earthly Coat” creation… and the coat has just begun its duties at the MN Landscape Arboretum, as a symbol of our earthly coat: the soil—and to serve as a reminder … Continue reading →

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The Parts & Parcel of “Earthly Coat”

Posted on May 31, 2012 by wendyj-sagahill

All of the final design elements are in place, the coat has been properly landscaped with mulch, the signage is up, and now we are just awaiting the public opening this Saturday, June 2. With great relief I can say … Continue reading →

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The Final Installation of “Earthly Coat”

Posted on May 24, 2012 by wendyj-sagahill

Structure Install It’s up! On Saturday, my welder collaborator (Clark Babler of West End Welding) helped me haul the metal structure to the Arboretum. I owe him a debt of gratitude, not only because he hung around to help dig … Continue reading →

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The Great Dig

Posted on May 18, 2012 by wendyj-sagahill

But First, The Staking On Monday, I staked the coat location at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. The staked area is 10-feet wide to accommodate the width of the metal supporting structure and the coat ends that will be flared out … Continue reading →

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Standing Close for the Big Picture

Posted on April 12, 2012 by wendyj-sagahill

Now I’m having fun. I’ve passed the “Never Ending” phase and have entered the “I Don’t Want It To End” phase. I feel like Mother Nature. If I want a Day Lily… so be it! A Rose… there you go! … Continue reading →

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