North Coast Winds by Robin Joy Wellman - August 2017
Lately, I have been reflecting back on the earliest days of my life on the coast as a young impressionable adult finding a ‘new life’ as I left the city. This reflection comes from looking at my old book collection that I have held on to for many a moon thinking one day I will get back to them and these ideas. Well – now is the time as retirement sets in. Titles such as
I have been blessed to have my granddaughter, Makyla, here for a few weeks this summer. We made a ‘charm’ quilt with many of my old hippie Guatemalan clothing and tye dyed clothes from those ‘old times’. We also have old doilies from her great great grandmother which we have added, as well as favorite pieces from all her family. Every piece tells a story. What we have in our life are treasured memories, as well as the ‘Be Here Now’ moments. I hope you all find treasures in the ‘then and now’ of our individual lives. Our community has a wonderful quilting group, Pacific Piecemakers Quilt Guild, if you ever want to learn more. This group of folks is very active offering comfort quilts to the sick and those needing some home town comfort as well as classes and simple days of getting together. I was thrilled to join them a few weeks back. Everyone brings their own sewing machines, and projects. They share and offer ideas to each other. Thank you,Joyce Gaudet for inviting me. For more info visit gualalaarts.org
This month Gualala Arts celebrates the many arts in our community with the Arts in the Redwoods August 10-13. This is one of the most amazing art shows in Sonoma-Mendocino Counties. For full details and times visit their web at gualalaarts.org.
Music by the Estero… In lovely Jenner,Fish Stock 2017is gearing up. This is a fun, family friendly celebration of the sea and community. Good food from the sea, good music, beer and wine and plenty of activities. The web is not fully updated but this event generally takes place Labor Day weekend on Sunday. Visit them at fishstock.org/
The readership on the coast is growing. Lovin’ you and lovin’ the treasures this coast brings.
