I have been busy, offline:
learning about a network of family in New Zealand, Canada, and Scotland that was previously unknown to me; reveling in the new-found solidarity of knowing where I come from; knowing where I stand in the world.
David Millar, my great, great-uncle, born in Scotland, settled in Mangawhai.
I have been busy, offline:
celebrating the birthday of one our longest lived family members, my father; he turned 95 in early May.
I have been busy, in real life:
helping my sister put together a creative activity programme for our 92-year-old mother; it is already producing wonderful results,
Painted Collage Lady, inspired by Pauline King’s art, by Mother
including an increase in my own desire to explore painting,
Playing with Paint by Gallivanta, inspired by Pauline King
and to play.
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- The Mindfulness Colouring Book by Emma Farrarons
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- Mindful colouring by Gallivanta
In moments of down time, I have played with Facebook and WordPress, and the camera on my mobile phone. Using the WordPress app was interesting, but not particularly satisfying. I am happy to be back on my laptop, where reading, commenting, and writing are all so much easier. I am happy to have access to my usual camera again.
These recent days, offline, have been enriching. But were mostly made so because of the wonderful inspiration I gain from my WordPress family. In particular I would like to thank Ellen Grace Olinger for encouraging my interest in colouring and colouring pages, and Pauline King, The Contented Crafter , for her artistic support and guidance.
Family matters, in real life, in digital life, in history, and in the here and now. Bless you all.
ps: Having written this post, I went to read the newspaper and found this in my horoscope ~”Family matters are favoured today.” Indeed! For once the horoscope and I are in agreement. 🙂
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