My lovely friend Shannon has graduated from Acadia school of music. Her concert was Tuesday Night. It was amazing. Such strength and creativity. I was proud.
Trauma is Really Strange by Steve Haines
I discovered this thought-provoking book yesterday after speaking with a friend. I took one brief look through it and had to stop by the bookstore and pick up a copy. I wanted to share because we hear of PTSD and trauma producing crimes in the news on a daily basis. As a nurse I definitely can see the value in the presentation of this book. Perhaps reaching a younger population. Education about trauma needs to get out there. So spread the word.
Self-care is not selfish. So take care.
It arrived!
It’s that time of year again. The spring issue of Taproot is here. There are so many awesome things in this issue. It’s so relevant to what is going on in my world. Like they read my mind. Seriously! There’s a recipe for rose petal rice pudding and a knitting pattern for a beautiful hat and fingerless mitts.
Sable Island
I listened to a fascinating lecture about archaeological finds on Sable Island Tuesday night. It was hosted by the Nova Scotia Archaeology society. The presentor was Charles Burke an archeologist with Parks Canada. I’ve had the good fortune of hearing him speak before about his archaeological adventures.
He’s a great champion of public archeaology. I agree we all should preserve the past. Culture is what makes us human.
Oatmeal Sweater
This is my adapted version of the Oatmeal sweater. Knit with Fleece Artist, single ply bulky. I wish I had more of this colorway, the teal and purple have a brilliant sheen.
It feels great next to the skin. I love how wool can be cozy and warm yet breathable.
Milo’s red sweater
Finished this little sweater yesterday. Pattern by Knitting Pure and Simple. Yarn is acrylic/wool blend. I totally forget where I found these wooden buttons. They say, Handmade❤️. I only had four so this little sweater was a perfect opportunity to use them.
Delineate
I’m sharing my latest project. The pattern is from the quarterly Pompom magazine. I’m knitting with Madeleine Tosh 1ply 100% merino and Berroco Andean Mist, baby suri alpaca and mulberry silk. I’m knitting with both strands held together. I wish I could share the softness. The pattern is really fun to knit, not complicated but results in a pretty open work pattern. The front of the piece is plain with a V neck and the back is open work. Can’t wait to wear it.
MacNabs
This months lecture on MacNabs island was very interesting. Combined my love of genealogical research and archeaology. The archeaology Society put on a good show as usual with Vanessa Smith as presentor.
Ceramics workshop
I had a great morning at The Archaeology lab at Saint Mary’s U. We had an expert talk about Ceramics. Some of the examples I recognize from the material finds at Louisbourg. I learned loads, that will help in my Archeaology volunteering and also my antique hunting.
Loves
The Douglas Notebooks:A Fable by Christine Eddie
This little story had a big impact. It’s a story of broken families, true love, grief, and the search for meaning in life. What we all hope to obtain in life, the ultimate, love and acceptance. A child is born and a mother lost and the father is disabled by grief. She is taken in and loved by two people brought together, one out of love for the childs mother and another with a sense of duty that turns into a deep affection that mends her broken soul. The child grows and rekindles a relationship with her father. They except each other for who they are. Music is a prominent theme in this book. Bringing people together. Mending a broken heart and soothing a grief stricken soul. It was a quick read I really enjoyed.
Loves
Dawn's Chronicles 