Hi. I have been struggling to hold it together. Here I am. A brown woman in America, raising two girls, building a small handmade business, trying (and failing) to stay positive hopeful semi-sane in this current political climate. It’s been a while since I’ve mentioned anything political here, which is nuts because it is on my mind all day and night. I’m trying to keep my business separate but it isn’t, is it? I can’t separate my business from current events any more than I can separate the melanin from my body. And in both cases, I wouldn’t want to. 
When it all becomes too much, I turn to quilt block construction. I don’t sell quilts. It’s just for me. Small fussy-cuts, small pieces fitting together to build something larger. It’s an obvious metaphor. It is my happy space. My meditation. What do you do for self-care? (I also find wine and positive small actions toward change help too. Hoping these emails, postcards, and phone calls all come together to make a beautiful quilt block of awesome-er America.)
Be well and have a great day. ❤
pen&thimble 
Lots of love & hugs to you momma. You’re doing a great job as a woman, a mom, a wife, a business owner, a super citizen. Continue inspiring others and making the world beautiful with your blogs, posts, smile and talent.
Thank you! I’m doing my best and I keep going because the connections I’ve made through this business certainly make my life a more positive place! 🙂
Big hugs. I’ve been having s hard time too! Thinking of getting your quilting cookbook. Sounds fun! Lately my distractions have been knitting and my countdown until I get wine again 🙂
Oh it is a tough time to be growing a baby. The Quilt Block Cookbook is the best book in all the land. I adore it! 😍
My distractions have been reading good books and writing. I bought a resistance band so I can start building muscles to slow down my over-active brain.
In my town, a former Syrian refugee (who makes the best falafel I have ever eaten in my LIFE) held a fundraiser from 6-9 at his restaurant this past Tuesday. He served his last customer at 12:30am. My friend waited in line for 5 hours, and was happy to do it. The fundraiser is for a refugee assistance program that teaches new Americans how to drive and how to live in this crazy culture. He raised not only awareness of the program, but also over $8000. Good news is so necessary right now!
I love all of these pieces of good news! They help! I should be reading but I have been too anxious. So I’ve been getting lost in Masterpiece Theatre period dramas while I embroider. My hand always have to be busy these days.
I am going to learn to crochet just for that reason.
I like the color combos you’ve chosen!
Thanks! I love prints with pops of color!
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