Looking back

In 2010, I …

• Survived 4 months as Lauren’s single parent. Barely.
• Spent a fun couple of days with her in New York.
• Rowed on the lake in Central Park, and danced in a subway.
• Found out why my ankle hurt so much, and spent six weeks in a cast.
• Saw whales off-shore, and many dolphins close to shore.
• Spent a wonderful birthday alone at Big Sur.
• Hiked quite a lot. Fell hard while doing so. Ouch.
• Made a slow-stitched garment, a la Alabama Chanin.
• Attended a Civil War re-enactment.
• Entertained Australian visitors (always welcome!)
• Fed a lot of friends, and let them feed me.
• Made a dress and a cardigan and about 50 gifts.
• Flew downunder, where I drank tea and viewed great art with my sister, explored caves with her and my father, snorkeled with my children and grandson, planted natives with my great-niece, discussed spirituality and quilting and business with my girlfriends, and had more special times than I can sum up in one sentence.
• Knitted a lace cowl.
• Started sketching again.
• Got back to yoga.
• Became more introspective.

Here’s to another good year. I think it's going to be interesting.