Rain, rain, rain. It just keeps coming. Of course, I don't mind much because I love rainy days. But the dogs don't like it, especially Sophie. She won't go out in the rain unless her bladder is threatening to rupture. And I know lots of people would rather their summer days be sunny and nice. But I must say, it's better than drought.
I found a fabric to use as background to put my hexie flowers together. It's Kona cotton in a color called cream. Looks more like peach to me. Whatever it is, it works.
I have been decluttering and boxing up stuff for the charity truck, which will be here on Wednesday. I have filled about 10 big boxes and have much more I could box, but I've run out of boxes. I'll have to save the rest for the next charity truck run.
I came across a vhs video of Vann's retirement dinner in the summer of 2001. So I watched it. The first part was various editors giving their tributes to Vann and showing slides of his work. (He was photo editor/photographer at Progressive Farmer Magazine for 24 years.) Near the end, I was asked to say something, which I did. Mostly funny, but I did express my admiration, love, and appreciation for my wonderful husband. I met Vann when I came to work for Progressive Farmer. I worked there for several years before moving over to Oxmoor House as a crafts editor. So I knew Vann and even worked with him for several years before we began dating and later married.
Anyway, back to the tape. After I finished talking, Vann spoke. I teared up, but didn't break down. Not long ago, I wouldn't have been able to watch this tape at all. I suppose I'm finally healing.
I hope all of you are high and dry. Reports are that we're in danger of flashing flooding around these parts.
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On 07/23/2013, Jacqueline said ...
Some times a walk down memory lane is good.
On 07/23/2013, Linda Kay said ...
Enjoy your rain. We've been having hot dry days with the temperatures in the upper 90's and 100's here in central Washington state for quite a while now. Everything is drying up - both my flower beds and my disposition!
On 07/23/2013, Barbara Anne said ...
Big hugs to you, sweetie. I imagine seeing that video was like a welcome visit with Vann. Love never dies and is never wasted.
It's sunny and hot here but the rain seems to be mostly missing us.
Love your background fabric for the Grandmother's Flower Garden hexies. It looks peach to me, too.
More hugs!
On 07/23/2013, Kai said ...
I'm SO proud of you for making it through to this point with grace and stamina. You're an AMAZING person, and I forget sometimes to TELL you that. You and Vann will always be connected. Barbara was absolutely correct - love NEVER dies. And I keep forgetting to tell you that I love your granny square quilt! Also love YOU!
On 07/23/2013, Linda said ...
Although I'm just a cyber-acquaintance, I love reading about your life outside of quilting, with your dogs and kitties and nephew. It's somewhat like a good book that doesn't end. I see the photo of you and Vann and imagine just from that photo that you were happy together. I'm glad you shared your feelings about the tape, and thank you for trusting a fellow blogger who will never meet you with cherished moments from your past.
We just had several days of rain here in south Texas, but sadly they have come to an end and the hot humid days of summer are back.
On 07/27/2013, Devereuxgirl@bellsouth.net said ...
Susan, Are you appliquing the hexies to the background fabric?
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