Archive for September, 2007
My Mother-in-Law’s Hands
My mother-in-law is an amazing woman. With her hands and her heart, using size 2 needles, she has knitted 194 sets of hats and booties for premature babies. With those hands she knitted over 200 sets of hats and mittens for children who had none. With those hands.
With those hands and her […]
Published by fromskilledhands on September 29th, 2007 tagged creativity, Art, Craft | 16 Comments »
TEDtalks Tuesdays
Larramie is embarking on a wonderful adventure that she is inviting us all to share. Starting tomorrow, she will be presenting TEDtalks Tuesdays where she will share a site that is dear to my heart. Thanks, Larramie.
Published by fromskilledhands on September 17th, 2007 tagged here and now, creativity | 2 Comments »
Being the Change
“In a world where people are often divided by borders, difference, and conflict, it’s easy to lose sight of what we all have in common. Pangea Day seeks to overcome that–to help people see themselves in others–through the power of film.
I remember when I first became intensely aware of the world around me. When […]
Published by fromskilledhands on September 17th, 2007 tagged creativity | 8 Comments »
About Creativity
I have always felt that everyone is creative. Dictionary.com(v 1.1) defines creativity as:
cre·a·tiv·i·ty /ˌkrieɪˈtɪvɪti, ˌkriə-/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[kree-ey-tiv-i-tee, kree-uh-] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun
1. the state or quality of being creative.
2. the ability to transcend traditional ideas, rules, patterns, relationships, or the like, and to create […]
Published by fromskilledhands on September 11th, 2007 tagged creativity | 6 Comments »
It’s Good Luck to Be Nice
A belated thank you to Larramie for nominating me for a Nice Matters Award. For years, I have told my children that it is good luck to be nice.
This award is for those bloggers who are nice people; good blog friends and those who inspire good feelings and inspiration. Also for those who […]
Published by fromskilledhands on September 5th, 2007 tagged Now, Musings | 7 Comments »
Finally! Harry Potter Fest Photo
A tip o’the wizard’s hat to Jean for sending me a photo of her young wizard with Gilderoy Lockheart.